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10 'johns' arrested in Warren prostitution sting
Saying prostitution is not a “victimless crime,” Warren Police Department, Ohio Attorney General’s office and other officials took another swing at knocking down Warren prostitution Wednesday, arresting 10 “johns” in an online sting operation.
Youngstown business gets one of 12 marijuana-growing licenses in Ohio
A Youngstown location will be among 12 large-growing sites in Ohio to cultivate medical marijuana starting next September.
Rich Center launches $6M expansion campaign
The Paula & Anthony Rich Center for Autism launched a $6 million Building for Tomorrow Capital Campaign Thursday, aimed at expanding services and facilities to meet the needs of the growing number of children with autism.
Kohlis donate to YSU for cutting edge tech classrooms
Dr. Chander M. Kohli, neurosurgeon and former YSU Board of Trustees chairman, and his wife, Karen, made the large donation to the school’s fundraising campaign Thursday.
Gamble gets 4-plus years in death of girlfriend's young son
A man who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the overdose death of his girlfriend’s 9-year-old son will spend four-and-a-half years in prison.
DeWine, Husted join forces in run for Ohio governor
DeWine, Husted join forces in run for Ohio governor
Trump weighs plan to oust Tillerson, put CIA’s boss at State
Trump weighs plan to oust Tillerson, put CIA’s boss at State
Kohlis donate $1.1 million to YSU campaign
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel announced that Dr. Chandler M. Kohli, former YSU board of trustees chairman, and his wife, Karen, today donated $1.1 million to the school's fundraising campaign.
Two Mahoning Valley men suspected of having fentanyl shipped to Youngstown
Two Mahoning Valley men suspected of having fentanyl shipped to Youngstown
UPDATE | Police investigate dismembered body found in ravine
City wastewater workers alerted police to a dismembered body found along railroad tracks in a ravine near Earle Avenue this afternoon, police said.
Murkowski, McCain both will back GOP tax bill
Murkowski a yes on tax bill with Alaska drilling in tax bill
Jim Nabors, Gomer Pyle on ‘Andy Griffith Show,’ dies at 87
Jim Nabors, Gomer Pyle on ‘Andy Griffith Show,’ dies at 87
Cumulus Media, owner of local radio stations, files for bankruptcy
Cumulus Media, owner of several local radio stations, has filed for bankruptcy
GM to launch self-driving vehicles in big US cities in 2019
GM to launch self-driving vehicles in big US cities in 2019
Campbell police arrest man on rape, kidnapping warrants
Campbell police arrest man on rape, kidnapping warrants
Longer-term mortgage rates slip for 2nd straight week
Longer-term mortgage rates slip for 2nd straight week
Ryan invites Trump to deliver State of Union address Jan. 30
Ryan invites Trump to deliver State of Union address Jan. 30
Opening statements underway in Mecca Township fiscal officer hearing
Opening statements underway in Mecca Township fiscal officer hearing
Co-founder of ’Ice Bucket Challenge’ dies after ALS battle
Co-founder of ’Ice Bucket Challenge’ dies after ALS battle
Man drives family off road in apparent road rage incident
Man drives family off road in apparent road rage incident
Youngstown site among 12 large sites chosen to grow medical marijuana
Youngstown site among 12 large sites chosen to grow medical marijuana
Ohio picks 12 large growers for medical marijuana program
Ohio picks 12 large growers for medical marijuana program
Police arrest bank robbery suspect hiding in port-a-potty
Police arrest bank robbery suspect hiding in port-a-potty
Pennsylvania man’s loudspeaker broadcast of ’Taps’ ending
Pennsylvania man’s loudspeaker broadcast of ’Taps’ ending
Markets Right Now: Stocks open broadly higher on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks open broadly higher on Wall Street
Charges pending for teens who vandalized several vehicles
Charges pending for teens who vandalized several vehicles
Vice raid nets 3 arrests along with drugs, guns
Police found fentanyl, firearms at Cooper Street home
Gallery plans market and open house
Gallery plans market and open house WARREN The Trumbull Art Gallery, 162 North Park Ave., is
Fleeing car crashes into home, killing mother and son inside
Fleeing car crashes into home, killing mother and son inside
Justin Bieber’s bodyguard arrested on DUI charge in Miami
Justin Bieber’s bodyguard arrested on DUI charge in Miami
Applications for US jobless aid tick down to 238,000
Applications for US jobless aid tick down to 238,000
Consumer spending rose solid 0.3 percent in October
Consumer spending rose solid 0.3 percent in October
UPDATE | Lauer says he is sorry to anyone hurt by actions
Lauer says he is sorry to anyone hurt by actions
Sears narrows loss on cost cuts, but revenue slides
Sears narrows loss on cost cuts, but revenue slides
Penguin starters flat in fourth straight loss
Robert Morris got the better of the matchup of gutted rosters.
Schools CEO is reconsidering a teacher evaluation system recently implemented
A survey shows 56 percent of faculty members disapprove of the shared accountability.
RMU women dominate Penguins
RMU (3-3) was 33 for 57 from the field, and it got offensive rebounds on 11 of those 24 misses.
Valley students receive feedback on Mars rover models from NASA engineer
Students from the Valley STEM Academy are among those from about 10 school districts contributing to the redesign of a NASA Mars rover.
Man who sought “sniper rifle” pleads guilty to falsely claiming citizenship
The plea agreement requires Alabadi to return to his home country of Jordan.
Three Fitch players earn All-Ohio football honors
Fitch Joey Zielinski and Jakari Lumsden were third-team All-Ohio selections. Randy Smith was an honorable-mention pick.
Spartans dedicate win to injured mate
Boardman wanted to win on behalf of teammate Maria Torres, who will miss the season with a knee injury.
SPORTS DIGEST || Wrestler Lawler set for Phantoms game
Pro wrestling legend Jerry “The King” Lawler will have a meet-and-greet and sign autographs with fans during the Youngstown Phantoms’ game against Team USA on Friday night. Tickets to meet Lawler start at $12.
Former teacher, coach pleads guilty to filming undressing women
He used a spy camera to record the unsuspecting women.
Police probe third slaying in four days
City police caught the suspect Wednesday night on West LaClede Avenue with assistance from US marshals. The death is the city's 24th homicide this year.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to perform at Powers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will headline a hip-hop concert Feb. 24 at Powers
Holiday parade in downtown Youngstown MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The annual holiday parade and Christmas tree
Broadway duo to join orchestra for concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Randall Craig
Holiday parade
Holiday parade Schedule of events Friday evening in downtown Youngstown: 4 to 8 p.m.: Holiday
Repair work underway on clocks, bronze bell
The four clocks and ringing equipment for the 1,500-pound bronze bell in the dome are thought to be the original equipment installed when the Trumbull County Courthouse was built in 1895.
Man sentenced for injuring elderly woman while stealing her purse
Kenneth L. Hubbard, 37, of Applecrest Drive in Boardman and Mumford Drive in Youngstown was sentenced to eight years in prison Wednesday for injuring a woman, 73, while stealing her purse in March.
Poland's first student director is shining star
Poland Players Director Candy Fonagy and student director/actor Noah Landry share a hug at a recent rehearsal for “White Christmas.” Landry stepped in to direct the play when Fonagy was out due to an illness.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Steven and Alysia Cappitte, Salem, girl, Nov. 28. Mark
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (R) After months have passed without a
Identity theft calling
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Ring, ring. “Hello, this is Tom.” “Hi, Tom, I called to thank
There’s still work to be done GARDEN TIPS
By CAROL SWARTZ OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD Temperatures are dipping, and
Badgers’ Taylor on verge of frosh rush mark
The Badgers’ breakout star is 120 yards away from breaking the major college rushing record in a season for a freshman.
‘Drag Queen’ at Rust Belt
‘Drag Queen’ at Rust Belt Rust Belt Theater Company will present its annual production of “How the
Wadsworth QB captures Ohio Mr. Football Award
Joey Baughman passed for 3,079 yards and ran for 1,523 yards. He threw for 36 touchdowns and ran for 20.
Facing pressure, House OKs anti-harassment training
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pressured to respond to burgeoning sexual misconduct allegations,
“The Wonderful World of Disney: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION” (9 P.M., ABC): Julianne
“The Wonderful World of Disney: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION” (9 P.M., ABC): Julianne Hough and Nick
Steelers red-hot in prime-time
Pittsburgh (9-2) has won 10 straight games (playoffs included) that kicked off after 7 p.m.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Hobbit,SDRq directed by David El’Hatton. Trinity Fellowship Church, 4749
Holiday concerts
Holiday concerts STRUTHERS Struthers City Schools will present annual holiday winter concerts
Consumers ready to spend this holiday season – right?
Associated Press Americans, by most measures, appear ready to shop this holiday season. Consumer
Life in prison a huge gift for the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’
Editorial: Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb commander, remained defiant to the very end of his four-year
NBC’s Lauer, radio host Keillor fired for inappropriate behavior
Associated Press NEW YORK “Today” show host Matt Lauer was fired for what NBC on Wednesday
WEDNESDAY’S OTHER COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN Clemson 79, Ohio State 65 COLUMBUS Marcquise Reed scored 22 points and Shelton Mitchell
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 30
Today is Thursday, Nov. 30, the 334th day of 2017. There are 31 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The best birdseed
The best birdseed This depends on what birds you want to watch this winter. Cardinals prefer
Purple blooms indoors
Purple blooms indoors Forcing hyacinths inside is a way to bring spring in a little early.
MCCTC Holiday Event
MCCTC Holiday Event When: Now through Dec. 15 What: Support the horticulture program at Mahoning
Tree burls highly prized masterpieces
By PAM BAYTOS OSU Extension master gardener volunteer CANFIELD I’m sure you’ve seen a tree
Monarchs winter home
Q. Where do monarch butterflies go for the winter? Mary Ann from Youngstown A. It depends which
Supreme Court is concerned about erosion of privacy in digital age
Associated Press WASHINGTON Worried about the erosion of privacy amid technological advances,
Haley: N. Korea ‘brings us closer to war’ US doesn’t seek
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Wednesday that North
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Exhibition and party at Soap Gallery YOUNGSTOWN The SOAP Gallery, 117 S. Champion St., downtown,
Belleria, 19 Sycamore Drive, New Middletown
Belleria, 19 Sycamore Drive, New Middletown Sat: Jim Frank Trio, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Vatican defends pope
Associated Press YANGON, MYANMAR The Vatican on Wednesday defended Pope Francis after human-
Bitcoin surges past $10K, then plunges
Associated Press LONDON The price of bitcoin surged through $10,000 Wednesday, adding to its
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Ribbon-cutting event at High Octane Coffee BOARDMAN High Octane Coffee Co. at 695 Boardman-
WEDNESDAY AROUND THE NBA
Rockets 118, Pacers 97 HOUSTON James Harden had 29 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and the
MORE HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS and SCHEDULE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Poland 87, Liberty 34 POLAND Sara Bury led the Bulldogs with 17 points, 13
Speculation rises about Markle’s title
Speculation rises about Markle’s title LONDON With a royal wedding in the works, speculation is
Conservatives slam GOP proposal to increase taxes
Conservatives slam GOP proposal to increase taxes WASHINGTON Conservative groups and lawmakers
washington Trump draws fire over anti-Muslim retweets
Associated Press WASHINGTON Stoking the same anti-Islam sentiments he fanned on the campaign
Testimony: Feds targeted Jimmy Haslam in phone call
Federal agents used a Pilot Flying J employee to try to get Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam to make incriminating comments.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1241.19-2.11 Aqua America, .71
New, long-acting drugs cut frequency of migraines
Associated Press New, long-acting drugs may hold hope for millions of people who often suffer
Arrest of possible killer puts neighborhood at ease
Associated Press TAMPA, FLA. After enduring almost two months of fear, a Tampa neighborhood
WEDNESDAY’S NHL GAMES
Bruins 3, Lightning 2 BOSTON Charlie McAvoy and Riley Nash scored first-period goals, Tuukaa
2017 OPSWA DIVISION I ALL-OHIO FOOTBALL
Coach of the Year — Dave Miller, Fairmont First-Team Offense Offensive player of the Year —
Will Trump-haters ever change?
Opinion: Any other Republican president but Donald Trump might expect to get at least some credit for the
METRO DIGEST || Toys-for-tickets plan
Toys-for-tickets plan YOUNGSTOWN Disney On Ice is partnering with Making Kids Count to help area
No not only means no, but don’t; men must lose werewolf attitude
Opinion: By Will Durst Cagle Cartoons An avalanche of revelations concerning public figures engaging in
Wednesday, November 29 (100 stories)
Anti-Muslim videos spread by Trump mix bits of truth, fakery
Like much other propaganda, the anti-Muslim videos spread around by President Donald Trump mix grains of truth, fakery and shades in between, overlaid with a message meant to be a blunt hammer blow for a cause.
Poland senior shines bright in drama coach's eyes
In the 33 theater productions Candy Fonagy has directed at Poland Seminary High School, she’s worked with many talented students.
Chief: Record gun seizures no deterrence to pattern of settling disputes with them
Despite the police department’s being on pace to seize a record number of guns this year, Police Chief Robin Lees said Wednesday it is not enough to stop others from carrying and using guns to settle personal disputes.
Suspect in slaying of Colin Brown captured tonight
Johnny Wallace III, 23, the suspect in the city's third homicide since Saturday, was captured tonight, police say.
Jordanian who tried to buy sniper rifle wants to go home
Abdul Maola Alabadi wants to return to his home country of Jordan, and U.S. Attorneys want to send him there, but the process may take more than three months.
Canfield students helping design rover aimed for Mars in 2020
A class of local high school students has the chance to see its work drive across the surface of Mars.
Haley to UN: NKorea's missile brings US closer to war; China urges retreat to both sides
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Wednesday that North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile - which some observers believe could reach the Eastern U.S. - "brings us closer" to a war the U.S. isn't seeking.
Former teacher, coach pleads guilty to filming undressing women
Former teacher and track coach pleads guilty to filming women while nude
Testimony: Feds targeted Jimmy Haslam in raid but fell short
Testimony: Feds targeted Jimmy Haslam in raid but fell short
Teen trying to kill bed bug causes $300K fire in Cincinnati
Teen trying to kill bed bug causes $300K fire in Cincinnati
UPDATE | Matt Lauer is fired at NBC, accused of crude misconduct
Lauer is second morning television show personality to lose his job because of sexual misconduct charges in a week.
Youngstown schools CEO rethinking teacher evaluation system
Youngstown schools CEO rethinking teacher evaluation system
Union: Many AA flights in December lack scheduled pilots
Union: Many AA flights in December lack scheduled pilots
Fitch students host spaghetti dinner for local veterans
On Dec. 5, seven Fitch High School students will serve a spaghetti dinner to about 50 local Vietnam veterans in the high school cafeteria.
Woman arrested in shooting that killed boy, hurt 5 teenagers
Woman arrested in shooting that killed boy, hurt 5 teenagers
Garrison Keillor says he was fired for improper behavior
Garrison Keillor says fired over alleged improper behavior
UPDATE | Police ID city's latest homicide victim; warrant issued
UPDATE | Police ID city's 24th homicide victim of 2017
Police discover gun during man's sixth OVI in 20 years
Police discover gun during man's sixth OVI in 20 years
County fires official whose husband is charged in sex case
County fires official whose husband is charged in sex case
Phone store employees robbed at gunpoint in Austintown
Phone store employees robbed at gunpoint in Austintown
Man pleads guilty in rifle incident, will return to Jordan
Man pleads in rifle incident, will return to Jordan
Doorbuster discounts unlikely at small retailers this season
Doorbuster discounts unlikely at small retailers this season
US pending home sales surged 3.5 percent in October
US pending home sales surged 3.5 percent in October
Pair faces drug charges after found unconscious in Liberty parking lot
Pair faces drug charges after found unconscious in Liberty parking lot
Markets Right Now: Stock indexes are off to a mixed start
Markets Right Now: Stock indexes are off to a mixed start
Supreme Court takes up case about privacy in digital age
Supreme Court takes up case about privacy in digital age
Care center offers help
Care center offers help GIRARD The signup period to help families in need who have registered at
Phantoms’ penalty killing has been top-notch
Penalty-kill perfection is a major reason why the Youngstown Phantoms have rattled off four consecutive wins.
Ryan wants Congress to make changes to sexual harassment policy
He said the House’s most-senior member should resign if an investigation shows he sexually harassed women.
Trumbull coroner seeks budget increase to hire 2nd forensic pathologist
The coroner told county commissioners Tuesday that he has tried for two years to hire a second one to help him manage the huge workload brought on by the opiate crisis and has gotten “not a single bite.”
French, Schwartz named first-team All-Ohio
Canfield defensive back Paul French was named to the first team in Division III.
State officials visit Y-town to roll out prescription opioid awareness campaign
Of the 88 drug-related deaths that have been confirmed in Mahoning County so far this year, 49 percent were linked to prescription drugs.
LeBron ejected, but Love prevails
LeBron James lost his cool. Kevin Love and Cavaliers stayed just as hot.
SPORTS DIGEST || The Butler to host Pirates’ food drive
The Pittsburgh Pirates will hold their “Care-a-van” food drive at The Butler Institue of American Art on Dec. 7.
Boardman township promotes five police officers
Boardman Police Department undergoes major staffing changes
Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars among Grammy nod leaders Year of rap and R&B
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Jay-Z is the leader of the 2018 Grammy Award
Career advice on LinkedIn
My friend and local attorney Jan Mostov recently posted, “I presume there are thousands of people
Boardman police investigate shooting
Boardman police: Woman shot in the leg at Schenley Avenue apartment
Death is 23rd homicide of 2017, five ahead of 2016
Police say the gunfire that killed a Struthers man early Tuesday in a North Side parking lot was unusual.
METRO DIGEST || Wife stabs husband
BOE meeting today STRUTHERS The Struthers Board of Education will have its regular meeting at
Youngstown schools retirees honored in ceremony
Joe Meranto, district superintendent, said despite the bad press and bad politics surrounding the city schools, he was happy to thank the retirees on behalf of the students and taxpaying citizens of Youngstown.
Get your orange ribbons to support schools plan
Youngstown City Schools supporters make orange ribbons to show support for the district's transformation. Pictured clockwise from left are volunteers Tamara Tucker, Michelle Fleming, Megan Mercado, Penny Wells, schools CEO Krish Mohip and Amanda McGinnis.
Trump helped fuel end of shame
Opinion: WASHINGTON “I never wonder to see men wicked, but I often wonder to see them not ashamed,”
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | Tuesday’s results
GIRLS BASKETBALL Lowellville 40, Leetonia 35 LEETONIA Marissa Lellio scored 11 points, with
Tis the season to sparkle
The holiday season is in full swing now and many Valley residents are planning their holiday parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations. For many, this means the annual purchase of Champagne and Sparkling Wine from around the world.
Ohio activists push amendments to restore community rights
Associated Press COLUMBUS Activists in Ohio are joining efforts around the country that
GOP moves tax measure ahead
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans held together and shoved their signature tax overhaul a
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Dividend declared canfield On Tuesday, the board of directors of the Farmers National Banc Corp.
Police not sure if murder victim was intended target
Death is 23rd homicide of 2017, five ahead of 2016
NFL ROUNDUP More news
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers Garoppolo will start against Chicago Bears SANTA CLARA, CALIF. The San
Bannon to campaign for embattled Moore
Associated Press Former White House strategist Steve Bannon told CNN on Tuesday he is going to
Delight your holiday guests
Cranberry Rum Brie McCormick Warm Brie cheese topped with spiced cranberry sauce and pecans will
TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Tuesday’s games
MEN No. 2 Kansas 96, Toledo 58 LAWRENCE, KAN. Devonte Graham scored a career-high 35 points,
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Girard Planning Commission, 3 p.m., mayor’s office, city hall, 100 W. Main St.
Trump pick is winner for now in fight over consumer agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump scored a victory Tuesday when a federal judge
Trump gets blowback for his ‘Pocahontas’ jab at Navajo event
Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. Families of Native American war veterans and politicians of
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 526 W. Rayen Ave., will take orders for potato
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 29
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2017. There are 32 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The top five songs on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five songs on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period: v “Havana (feat.
A holiday ham worth celebrating
Family Features Cooks today crave new food inspiration, creative recipes and flavorful dishes, and
Libyan cleared of most serious charges in Benghazi
Libyan cleared of most serious charges in Benghazi WASHINGTON A Libyan militant was convicted
Retail group: Those using both online, stores spending more
Associated Press NEW YORK A retail trade group estimates that people who shopped both online
Cocktails for the holidays
Family Features Eggnog Martini and Maple Amaretto Sour are two holiday cocktails that could easily
Improved OSU offensive line will be tested by Wisconsin defense
The Badgers’ three-man front anchors the best defense in the nation.
Tensions rise after N. Korea launches new missile test
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea After 21/2 months of relative peace, North Korea launched
Top categories
Album of the year: “Awaken, My Love!,” Childish Gambino; “4:44,” Jay-Z; “DAMN.,” Kendrick Lamar;
Banks power solid gains for US stocks, more record highs
Associated Press Banks led a broad rally in U.S. stocks Tuesday, lifting the market to a
Big contracts, no storm tarps for Puerto Rico
Associated Press WASHINGTON After Hurricane Maria damaged tens of thousands of homes in Puerto
TUESDAY’s OTHER NBA GAMES
Wizards 92, Timberwolves 89 MINNEAPOLIS Otto Porter Jr. hit a 22-foot jumper with 25 seconds
Don’t come near me
Opinion: By Jim Mullen Andrews McMeel Syndication I have that thing that’s going around. I know it’s
AROUND THE NHL | Tuesday’s games
Blue Jackets 3, Hurricanes 2, SO COLUMBUS Cam Atkinson and Artemi Panarin scored in the
Alabama drops to 5th in latest CFP rankings
Clemson is No. 1, followed by Auburn, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Ohio State is No. 8.
More pressure on Conyers to resign after new accusations
Associated Press WASHINGTON Calls for Michigan Rep. John Conyers to resign increased Tuesday
Fill A Cruiser event
Fill A Cruiser event YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Police Department will have its third annual Fill
Doctors, patients, public all should Take Charge to fight opioid epidemic
Editorial: The steady drumbeat of grim developments in the opioid epidemic mangling our community, state and
Local aluminum plant receives $4.5 million investment
The investment in state-of-the-art technology provides greater versatility for pretreatments, improves operational efficiency and reduces costs over time,
Tuesday, November 28 (99 stories)
Orange ribbon campaign to signal support for Youngstown schools plan
Backers of Youngstown City Schools prepared to “paint” Youngstown with nearly 800 orange ribbons to show support for the transforming school district. The ribbons will be free and available at district schools soon.
Judge blasts 'good college student' for criminal behavior
A judge said Tuesday that a 31-year-old man who was pleading guilty in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to breaking into a neighbor’s apartment had a teenaged mind.
Health leader: Nearly half 2017 Mahoning drug deaths from prescriptions
Of the 88 drug-related deaths that have been confirmed in Mahoning County so far this year, 49 percent were linked to prescription drugs.
2nd pathologist needed to retain accreditation, Trumbull coroner says
Trumbull County is headed for another record year for drug overdose deaths this year with about 150 already. The county had 107 in 2016.
Ohio State University settles claim over lake-jump death
Ohio State University settles claim over lake-jump death
Ohio activists push amendments to restore community rights
Ohio activists push amendments to restore community rights
Judge rules in favor of Trump over fate of consumer watchdog
Judge rules in favor of Trump over fate of consumer watchdog
Second teen arrested in shooting that killed boy, hurt 5 others
2nd teen arrested in shooting that killed boy, hurt 5 others
UPDATE | NKorea launches ICBM in possibly its longest-range test yet
NKorea launches ICBM in possibly its longest-range test yet
Libyan cleared of most serious charges in Benghazi attack
Libyan cleared of most serious charges in Benghazi attack
Rare twin tiger cubs being hand-raised at Pittsburgh Zoo
Rare twin tiger cubs being hand-raised at Pittsburgh Zoo
Easy access to prescription opioids targeted today
Easy access to prescription opioids targeted today
EPA hears worries about climate in heart of coal country
EPA hears worries about climate in heart of coal country
Disney On Ice offers tickets to Covelli show for toy donations
Disney On Ice offers tickets to Covelli show for toy donations
Flint utilities official pleads no contest in water probe
Flint utilities official pleads no contest in water probe
Arby’s to buy Buffalo Wild Wings
Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. and Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. today announced that Arby’s will acquire Buffalo Wild Wings for about $2.9 billion.
Board OKs plan for LeBron James’ ’I Promise’ school in Akron
Board OKs plan for LeBron James’ ’I Promise’ school in Akron
US home prices leapt in September by the most in 3 years
US home prices leapt in September by the most in 3 years
Families of Navajo Code Talkers decry Trump’s political jab
Families of Navajo Code Talkers decry Trump’s political jab
AP FACT CHECK | Bank sector not in ruins, despite Trump beef
AP FACT CHECK: Bank sector not in ruins, despite Trump beef
16 die in Ohio crashes during Thanksgiving travel period
16 die in Ohio crashes during Thanksgiving travel period
Trump renewing his complaint about kneeling NFL players
Trump renewing his complaint about kneeling NFL players
Salem Historical Society offers tours
Salem Historical Society offers tours salem The Salem Historical Society will offer a series of
Memorials set up in yard of the property where a Hubbard family lost a husband and father
James Vint, 45, died in a garage fire on Simler Street Wednesday
Bruno Mars readies first TV special
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK When Bruno Mars hit the stage for his first TV
Youngstown Foundation donates $3 million to amphitheater project
Ground will break on the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater in January. It should be finished by spring 2019.
Poland village councilman resigns over residency issue
The village will not replace Cossette, whose term expires next month
Trumbull commissioners expect 2018 budget to rise slightly over this year without sales tax increase
Trumbull commissioners expect 2018 budget to rise slightly over this year without sales tax increase
Prevent falls
Prevent falls COLUMBUS Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency department
Media delight in Clinton scandals
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel Syndication While we’re on the subject, has everybody already
Prince Harry, actress Meghan Markle to wed in spring A royal courtship
By GREGORY KATZ Associated Press LONDON Newly engaged Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on
Trump, honoring Navajos, revives ‘Pocahontas’ jab
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump returned to his own kind of code talking
Franken apologizes, sees long fight for trust
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sen. Al Franken apologized Monday to “everyone who has counted on me
Police: 1 of 2 teens suspected in slaying of boy arrested
Associated Press CLEVELAND One of two 15-year-old boys suspected in a shooting in Cleveland that
A story on page A6 of Monday’s Vindicator incorrectly announced the goal of a Rich Center for
A story on page A6 of Monday’s Vindicator incorrectly announced the goal of a Rich Center for Autism
Volcano ash over Bali closes airport for second day
Associated Press KARANGASEM, Indonesia A volcano gushing towering columns of ash over an
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1242.02-0.19 Aqua America, .71
US rules hurting Cubans
Opinion: By Medea Benjamin OtherWords On Nov. 8, just as President Trump was clinching new business deals
Soap for leg cramps?
Q. I read your newspaper column about using a bar of soap to curb restless legs. I do not have
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Holiday Flea YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Flea holiday tradition — the Holiday Flea – will take
Justices ponder need for warrant for cellphone tower data
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court is taking up a case about privacy in the digital
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 28
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 28, the 332nd day of 2017. There are 33 days left in the year. Associated
Shoppers take to portable devices for Cyber Monday deals Online uptick
By JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer NEW YORK Weeks of deals didn’t stop people from heading
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Lindsey Buckingham and Christine
BROWNS From wreckage a QB may arise
Each game Kizer offers glimpses of his potential Associated Press CLEVELAND Amid the wreckage
The future of Zimbabwe remains uncertain at best
Editorial: There’s a reason Americans should pay attention to what’s going on in the southern African nation of
Fagen sues late Steely Dan partner over band’s name
Fagen sues late Steely Dan partner over band’s name LOS ANGELES Donald Fagen of Steely Dan is
Pedestrian killed
Pedestrian killed BOARDMAN The Ohio State Highway Patrol said 84-year-old Dolores Snyder of
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Girard Civil Service Commission, 4 p.m., special meeting, conference room,
South High School Class of 1957 meets for 60th reunion
South High School Class of 1957 meets for 60th reunion
ALL-OHIO FOOTBALL: DiviSIONS IV & V
Here are the Division IV and V all-state football teamsselected by members of the Ohio Prep
PREP ROUNDUP SFlbMonday’s high school results
GIRLS BASKETBALL Jackson-Milton 62, Lordstown 29 LORDSTOWN Michaelina Terranova’s 23 points
Ringleader in sports memorabilia fraud case claims his guilty plea was coerced
Prosecutors used information provided in confidence, attorney alleges
Hotel owners work to strip Trump name
Associated Press WASHINGTON Owners of the Trump International Hotel in Panama are working to
Officer who stopped Ohio State attacker credits training
Associated Press COLUMBUs A police officer credits his training for allowing him to quickly stop
Be a Santa to a Senior opportunities
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Be a Santa to a Senior, a holiday program for Mahoning Valley seniors,
Police probe death of baby found under home
Police probe death of baby found under home NEW CASTLE, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police have
MONDAY’s MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
No. 11 Cincinnati 83, Alabama State 51 CINCINNATI Gary Clark had 14 point and seven rebounds,
Mahoning Valley Race Course
MONDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $21,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 2 Athletic Temper (Aragon, R.) $8.60
SPORTS digest
YSU swim/dive teams sign class of nine YOUNGSTOWN First-year Youngstown State swimming and
Warren woman charged after taking a car ride from girl, 11
Warren woman charged after taking a car ride from girl, 11
Monday, November 27 (79 stories)
James has 30 points to lead Cavs in 113-91 rout of 76ers
James has 30 points to lead Cavs in 113-91 rout of 76ers
Youngstown woman is accused of chasing and stabbing her husband
Youngstown woman is accused of chasing and stabbing her husband
Fagen sues late Steely Dan partner over band’s name, music
Fagen sues late Steely Dan partner over band’s name, music
Austintown school board backs group supporting Senate bill
Austintown school board backs group supporting Senate bill
Republicans considering a trigger that would automatically increase taxes
Republicans considering a trigger that would automatically increase taxes
Potential Development joins Giving Tuesday movement
Potential Development joins Giving Tuesday movement
Who’s in charge? 2 fight for control of US consumer watchdog
Who’s in charge? 2 fight for control of US consumer watchdog
Officer who stopped Ohio State attacker credits training
Officer who stopped Ohio State attacker credits training
Macy's Black Friday theft case leads to two arrests
Macy's Black Friday theft case leads to two arrests
Councilman who moved out of Poland Village resigns from his seat
Councilman who moved out of Poland Village resigns from his seat
Police ID woman killed on Market Street this morning
Police ID woman killed on market Street this morning
Chamber seeks feedback from Niles residents, businesses
Chamber seeks feedback from Niles residents, businesses
TBEIC receives funding for entrepreneurial programs
TBEIC receives funding for entrepreneurial programs
Woman pleads not guilty to allowing 11-year-old to drive
Woman pleads not guilty to allowing 11-year-old to drive
Plea deal reached for man accused of cyberstalking sheriff
Plea deal reached for man accused of cyberstalking sheriff
Pennsylvania’s deer season for hunters with rifles starts
Pennsylvania’s deer season for hunters with rifles starts
Youngstown Foundation announces $3M gift for city amphitheater
The Youngstown Foundation today announced a significant gift of $3 million to the city of Youngstown for the Youngstown amphitheater project.
Man sought in Walmart shooting arrested after chase Sunday
Man sought in Walmart shooting arrested after chase Sunday
Markets Right Now: Stock indexes drift in early trade
Markets Right Now: Stock indexes drift in early trade
Stores hoping people keep shopping offer Cyber Monday deals
Stores hoping people keep shopping offer Cyber Monday deals
Prince Harry, Meghan make brief appearance after engagement
Prince Harry, Meghan make brief appearance
First lady goes with classic, traditional Christmas decor
First lady goes with classic, traditional Christmas decor
Suspect shot in attempted robbery dies over weekend
Suspect shot in attempted robbery dies over weekend.
It's Cyber Monday! Stores offer potpourri of online deals
At some retailers, the shift toward online buying has translated into smaller in-store crowds for the launch of the Christmas shopping season
Rich Center launches $6M campaign
The Paula & Anthony Rich Center for Autism is launching a 2020 capital campaign: a $6 million fundraising initiative
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Wisconsin can stop skepticism by beating Buckeyes
Associated Press Wisconsin has been to the Big Ten championship game four times before over the
Cuts improve Poland schools’ budget outlook
Poland Local Schools look for ways to fix financial challenges
City police deal with 2 weekend shootings
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police kept busy over the weekend with two shootings on two
Tim McGlynn returns to coaching at Champion
With age comes wisdom, and Tim McGlynn needed to learned that lesson before jumping back into a head coaching position
City man fights heroin plague 1 camera shot at a time
21 WFMJ-TV explores what can be done to take neighborhoods back from grip of addiction, drug dealers
Santa’s Winter Barn
Kathy Abramowski, left, of Coitsville, holds her daughter Gabriella, 5, as she reaches to pet a camel during Santa’s Winter Barn at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm in Canfi eld on Sunday afternoon.
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 27
Today is Monday, Nov. 27, the 331st day of 2017. There are 34 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
McDonald High School presents Homecoming court for 2017
McDonald High School presents Homecoming court for 2017
Mosque attack in Egypt demands mature response
Editorial: The horrific bombing and mass shooting inside a packed Sinai mosque last Friday stands out as the
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lawrence County commissioners, noon, public meeting, Wampum Train Station, 303 Main
CAPITOL HILL SEX HARASSMENT Rep. Conyers steps down, Sen. Franken looks ahead
Associated Press WASHINGTON Michigan Rep. John Conyers, under investigation over allegations
Critics: Ohio’s plan to cut Lake Erie algae lacks direction
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio’s outline for sharply reducing what’s making algae flourish in Lake
College hoops: Odor in the court
Opinion: WASHINGTON Although it is plausible to suspect this, it is not true that the Credit Mobilier
Mideast needs Jesus
Opinion: By Kathryn Jean Lopez Andrews McMeel Syndication This year, as Christians enter the holy season
Meredith plans to buy Time Inc for $1.8B
Meredith plans to buy Time Inc for $1.8B new york Meredith Corp. says it is buying Time Inc. for
FBI silent as US officials targeted by Russian hackers
Associated Press WASHINGTON The hackers’ targets: The former head of cybersecurity for the U.S.
Butler beats former coach, Ohio State
Butler beats former coach, Ohio State PORTLAND, Ore. Kelan Martin hit a layup with 3.8 seconds
Egyptian village where mosque was attacked had been warned
Associated Press CAIRO Elders of a village in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula where militants killed 305
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,
Pet clinic to reopen
Pet clinic to reopen BOARDMAN Animal Charity Humane Society, 4140 Market St., announced it has
Medical marijuana for PTSD? Vets lead charge
Associated Press NEW YORK It was a telling setting for a decision on whether post-traumatic
birthdays
birthdays Director Kathryn Bigelow (“The Hurt Locker”) is 66. TV personality Bill Nye (“Bill Nye
Woman dies after shots are fired into home
Woman dies after shots are fired into home CLEVELAND Police say a woman was killed while sitting
Lisbon’s Summers, EP’s Sherry make All-Ohio team
Staff report Two Columbiana County football players made the All-Ohio football teams while 20 more
UNICEF: Vaccines cargo must not be a one-off
Associated Press AMMAN, JORDAN The U.N. child agency said Sunday that it has flown 1.9 million
If You Need Help With drug problem
If You Need Help With drug problem Call 211 for an information/referral/suicide hotline Visit
Pixar’s ‘Coco’ whomps ‘Justice League’
Pixar’s ‘Coco’ whomps ‘Justice League’ NEW YORK Pixar’s “Coco” sang its way to the fourth-best
Trump’s legislative agenda tops GOP dislike of Moore
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. President Donald Trump said Sunday that electing a
‘Be Present’ for youth, mental-health effort urges
Associated Press COLUMBUS A statewide multimedia campaign has been launched in Ohio to get
CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU Court fight may brew over who leads agency
Staff/wire report A court fight may be brewing over President Donald Trump’s move to make a close
Sunday, November 26 (78 stories)
Ohio's Sen. Brown lashes out at Trump administration over its pick for CFPB
The Democrat says former director Richard Cordray's pick of Leandra English is legally acting director until a permanent appointment can be made.
GM Lordstown union member stresses giving to needy at Santa's Winter Barn in Canfield
The event attracted a large crowd of all ages Sunday afternoon to Mill Creek MetroParks farm
'Coco' feasts on 'Justice League' at holiday weekend box office
Movie theaters made their fourth biggest Thanksgiving weekend take in history this year
23 NFL players continue protest at today's games
Some kneeled, some sat, some raised fists during the playing of the national anthem
Fight over leadership of federal consumer agency may end up in court
Two new leaders are poised to take the reins of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Monday
Christmastime tragedy: 106 reindeer killed by freight trains
The trains have now reduced their speeds
Spending cuts improve financial outlook for Poland Local Schools
Deficits have been reduced, according to the district's most recent five-year financial forecast
Bengals snare Browns 30-16; Cleveland now 0-11 on the 2017 season
Browns head coach Hue Jackson is now 1-26 with the team
Mahoning Animal Charity hires veterinarian; clinic to reopen in December
Reservations can be made beginning Dec. 6
Campaign begins in Ohio to help youth troubled by bullying, stress, LGBT issues
The Be Present campaign is aimed mostly at young people most likely to harm themselves
Trump renews implicit endorsement of Ala.'s Roy Moore today
Electing Moore's Democrat opponent "would be a disaster," the president tweeted
Minn. Sen. Franken: I hope to add to national conversation on sexual misconduct
Four women have accused the former "SNL" comedian with sexual improprieties
Michigan Democrat Conyers resigns as chairman of U.S. House Ethics Committee
The 88-year-old congressman, however, denies all allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against him
PUSKAS: Congestion has Meyer shooting daggers
Ohio State coach vows to find out who collided with Barrett
Stage production comes to Powers Auditorium ‘Rudolph’ ritual
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The look and sound of the classic 1964 holiday
Two members of South Range school board are in their 20s
Taylor Christian, 21, will join current member Corey Yoakam, 27, on the South Range Board of Education in January.
The Olde Fashioned Christmas returns to Lanterman’s Mill
Mill Creek Park celebrates the start of the holiday season with Olde Fashioned Christmas
Boardman mom hopes to bring awareness about autism with neighborhood road sign
Brandy Lolakis is asking drivers to slow down for son’s safety
East cadets proudly progress into adulthood
One big 94-student military family proudly marches the halls at East High every day
Travel books: Inspire trips or give them as gifts
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK Travel books can get you dreaming. They can
Europe’s festive Christmas markets prove memorable A troika of treasures
EUROPE’S FESTIVE CHRISTMAS MARKETS A troika of treasures in Germany, France & Switzerland By
Six teens shot on street, one fatally; public’s help sought
Six teens shot on street, one fatally; public’s help sought CLEVELAND Family members say a 12
Yellowstone sees fewer Oct. visitors
Yellowstone sees fewer Oct. visitors YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. Yellowstone National Park
For the Week of Sunday, November 26, 2017
Dominic A. Miletta Jr. to Mark D. Miletta, James St., Poland, $82,000. Stephen A. Grace to Megan
Here’s WRTA’s promise now that voters OK’d tax
Opinion: Here’s WRTA’s promise now that voters OK’d tax On behalf of the Western Reserve Transit
Canfield Speech & Debate team undefeated overall this season
Canfield High School’s Speech & Debate Team has received first place overall distinctions at every tournament
Fulford, Mount Union lights up Case Western Reserve in D-III playoffs
D’Angelo Fulford accounted for five touchdowns
When good financial advice is bad for you
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Discussing economic class is tricky in America, but the working and
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, noon, town hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Austintown school
Jerusalem Market owner takes stock in fresh ideas
The market specializes in offering a variety of imported foods, fresh Halal meat and Middle Eastern food on-the-go.
Repeated requests for death certificate irks widower
Q. My wife recently passed away at our local hospital. She was on life support for three days. After
Chemical company’s response to water worries is silence
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Americans have grown accustomed to hearing apologies from
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 26
Today is Sunday, Nov. 26, the 330th day of 2017. There are 35 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Who will be watching or playing football five years from now?
Opinion: Time and change may lessen the desire to watch professional football and turn to something else
Drugs added up to a dangerous cocktail
Q. I have been taking tramadol, amitriptyline and sertraline for more than three years. I was having
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
IGS hiring event YOUNGSTOWN IGS Energy will have a hiring event for home-energy consultants at
ABOUT THE CFBP
ABOUT THE CFBP The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was proposed by now-Sen. Elizabeth Warren,
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Earned Eagle Award Benjamin Tyler Burkey, a son of Katie and Bill Burkey of
Liz Phair gets 2-book deal at Random House
Liz Phair gets 2-book deal at Random House NEW YORK Liz Phair is fulfilling a longtime dream: to
Congress coming back to crush of business
Associated Press WASHINGTON The crush of unfinished business facing lawmakers when they return
area bowling scores
BOARDMAN LANES Independent Taxi Seniors — Bob Gresh 225-640, Al Yakimoff 215-639, Michael Karsti
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Highlights
Highlights TAXES The House has passed a 10-year, $1.4 trillion tax cut that blends a sharp
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL State finals
Here are the state final pairings for this week’s games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
AUTO Ohio Independent Automobile Dealers Association has named Chris Haus of Haus Auto Group as
Chip Kelly’s hiring spins coaching carousel
College football’s silly season went into overdrive Saturday
Assessment will be part of selection for next Warren police captain
Assessment will be part of selection for next Warren police captain
BEST-SELLERS LIST
BEST-SELLERS LIST Publishers Weekly best-sellers for the week ending Nov. 19 did not arrive in
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course SATURDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $15,900 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, MCL $10,000 8
Durkin, Vuletich power South Range in season opener
The Raiders have learned two things: they are young and will make mistakes, and they have a talented duo in the post
Rick Shepas to speak to Curbstone Coaches
Rick Shepas to speak to Curbstone Coaches BEAVER TOWNSHIP Rick Shepas, Youngstown City Schools
US agency to protect consumers braces for tug of war
Associated Press WASHINGTON Who’s the boss: Mick Mulvaney or Leandra English? That’s the
Longtime union leader Marlin “Whitey” Ford dies
Local union leader Marlin “Whitey” Ford dies over Thanksgiving
Submit information for holiday services
Submit information for holiday services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services
PUSKAS: Congestion has Meyer shooting daggers
Ohio State coach vows to find out who collided with Barrett
Hoerig case just awaiting Trump
Opinion: Now that the decades-long saga of the Karl Hoerig murder has been aired in prime time on national
Bengals hoping to avoid being Browns’ first victim
Cincinnati needs a win to keep flickering postseason hopes alive
McNally shows true colors with last-minute pay hikes
Editorial: Even supporters of Youngs- town Mayor John A. McNally – especially those who have been willing to
Saturday, November 25 (82 stories)
Kudos to Canfield High School's undefeated speech and debate team
Kudos to Canfield High School's undefeated speech and debate team
Thousands flock to Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill
Thousands flock to Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill
Two members of South Range school board are in their 20s
Two members of South Range school board are in their 20s
Concerns about autistic son, traffic lead to road sign in Boardman
Concerns about autistic son, traffic lead to road sign
2 young Pa. girls wounded in drive-by shooting; motive not known
2 young Pa. girls wounded in drive-by shooting; motive not known
Wheelchair charging station goes online at Ohio Statehouse
Wheelchair charging station goes online at Ohio Statehouse
Sheriff: Suspect in deputy's slaying claimed to be "God"
Sheriff: Suspect in deputy's slaying claimed to be "God"
Congress coming back to crush of business in a fraught time
Congress coming back to crush of business in a fraught time
Ohio authorities to determine if remains found in probe are human
Ohio authorities to determine if remains found in probe are human
Dwight Howard fined $35,000 for obscene gesture in Cleveland
Dwight Howard fined $35,000 for obscene gesture in Cleveland
4 injured when small plane crashes in central Pennsylvania
4 injured when small plane crashes in central Pennsylvania
Reports of sexual assaults spike at Ohio Air Force base
Reports of sexual assaults spike at Ohio Air Force base
Take an adventure and shop small
Local business owner Jessaca Brickley suggests shoppers take an adventure today and explore their community’s local businesses.
Quarter-mile-long painting is restored
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press NEW BEDFORD, Mass. A museum has restored the longest
A giving guide for yogis, gym rats and other wellness lovers 10 best gift ideas
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press MIAMI We’ve rounded up the 10 best gift ideas for all your
Record Reviews
Engelbert Humperdinck Album: “The Man I Want to Be” Grade: B There’s hardly a false note on
Bristolville man charged with murder asks court for expert witness and separate trials
Bristolville man charged with murder asks court for expert witness and separate trials
Boardman clothing store celebrates more than 40 years in business
NYC designer and Youngstown native Nanette Lepore visits local clothing store
PUSKAS: Eastwood made its day in the trenches
South Range’s potent offense controlled for the first time
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Tim Scott,
Jacksons celebrate 50th anniversary at family dinner
Jacksons celebrate 50th anniversary at family dinner
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Out of the mouth of Vladimir
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON Russia is all over the news these
More books for the holidays
Two weeks ago I recommended some books as holiday gifts, but I ran out of space to include my entire
Stories of perseverance, courage and compassion permeate life in our Valley
Editorial: Sometimes on the pages of The Vindicator, readers may get overwhelmed with the quantity of
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 25
Today is Saturday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2017. There are 36 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Great Russian Nutcracker,” 3 p.m.: The world renowned Moscow
Taking a good citizen test
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons My son Gideon’s former elementary school awarded (and still
Submit information for holiday services
Submit information for holiday services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services
What’s not to like?
Like many of you, I enjoy an occasional jaunt through social media where I can see what my friends
Woman fatally shot while cooking Thanksgiving dinner
Woman fatally shot while cooking Thanksgiving dinner COLUMBUS Authorities say a woman was
Militants attack Egyptian mosque, kill at least 235
Associated Press CAIRO In the deadliest-ever attack by Islamic extremists in Egypt, militants
Trump signals welfare reform is next on the agenda
Associated Press WASHINGTON Overhauling welfare was one of the defining goals of Bill Clinton’s
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Grill on the Hill to reopen next week NEW CASTLE, pa. The Grill on the Hill will reopen its
Amazon workers in Europe stage strike
Associated Press BERLIN Workers at a half-dozen Amazon distribution centers in Germany and one
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course TODAY’S ENTRIES Post Time: 12:15 P.M. RACE 1 $15,900, 3 yo’s & up,
Mass murderer’s love song to Trump
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords “We’ve had a great relationship,” exulted a giddy Donald Trump,
Public access polka show spreads music for 23 years
Associated Press WADSWORTH, Ohio Each Tuesday morning, Gene Kovack walks into the Wadsworth
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Maleah Burr and Matthew Johnson, Youngstown, boy, Nov.
Trump supporters confuse LeVar Burton with LaVar Ball online
Trump supporters confuse LeVar Burton with LaVar Ball online LOS ANGELES President Donald Trump
Black Friday shows stores are alive – despite Amazon
Associated Press NEW YORK Retailers worked hard to attract shoppers to stores on Black Friday,
Deer-gun season
Deer-gun season Columbus Ohio’s deer-gun season opens Monday. Hunters and others who have
Woman accused of mailing bombs to Obama, Abbott
Woman accused of mailing bombs to Obama, Abbott FORT WORTH, Texas A woman accused of mailing
Gains to take legal action if Poland village councilman does not resign
Gains sends warning letter to Poland village Solicitor Jay Macejko
Trumbull officials taking new steps to ensure accountability from senior-citizen-levy bus company
Trumbull officials taking new steps to ensure accountability from senior-citizen-levy bus company
China cuts import tariffs on some consumer goods
Associated Press BEIJING China announced tariff cuts Friday on consumer goods including
Court orders halt on pipeline
Associated Press CLEVELAND A city facing long odds of stopping section of a $2 billion natural-
Suspect charged in shooting death of Texas on-duty trooper
Associated Press DALLAS The suspect in the fatal shooting of a state trooper in East Texas
Trumbull commissioners buy former Bazetta fire station at fairgrounds
The Trumbull County commissioners have purchased a former fire station at southwest corner of the county fairgrounds for use by the sheriff’s office, fair board and 4-H.
Rose leaves Cavaliers for ‘personal matter’
Rose leaves Cavaliers for ‘personal matter’ CLEVELAND Injured point guard Derrick Rose has been
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | Friday’s results
FRIDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL STATE SEMIFINAL SCORES AREA Pemberville Eastwood 21, South Range 7
Friday, November 24 (102 stories)
Bristolville man charged with murder asks court for expert witness and separate trials
Bristolville man charged with murder asks court for expert witness and separate trials
Trumbull officials take steps to keep senior bus service above board
Trumbull officials take steps to keep senior bus service above board
NYC designer and Youngstown native Nanette Lepore visits local clothing store
NYC designer and Youngstown native Nanette Lepore visits local clothing store
Police chief: Ohio officer shoots man who pointed gun at officer
Police chief: Ohio officer shoots man who pointed gun at officer
US backtracks on decision to close Palestinian office in DC
US backtracks on decision to close Palestinian office in DC
Suspect charged in Texas trooper's on-duty shooting death
Suspect charged in Texas trooper's on-duty shooting death
UPDATE | Egypt: Militants kill at least 235 in attack on Sinai mosque
Egypt says death toll in mosque attack up to 200
S African company pulling out of natural gas to liquid fuels
S African company pulling out of natural gas to liquid fuels
Firm becomes 1st in US to offer online virtual sport betting
Firm becomes 1st in US to offer online virtual sport betting
US appeals court orders halt on natural gas pipeline in Ohio
US appeals court orders halt on natural gas pipeline in Ohio
UPDATE | Man flips out in municipal court and stun gun goes off
Man flips out in municipal court and stun gun goes off
Drugs and cash found after Youngstown traffic stop
Drugs and cash found after Youngstown traffic stop
Campbell man faces gun charges after city incident
Campbell man faces gun charges after city incident
Trump, Turkish leader discuss Syrian crisis in phone call
Trump, Turkish leader discuss Syrian crisis in phone call
After weeks of deals, stores aim to draw Black Friday crowds
After weeks of deals, stores aim to draw Black Friday crowds
Flynn may be moving to cooperate with Mueller’s Russia probe
Flynn may be moving to cooperate with Mueller’s Russia probe
Markets Right Now: Energy, tech lead early stock gains
Markets Right Now: Energy, tech lead early stock gains
Trumbull commissioners buy former Bazetta fire station at fairgrounds
Trumbull commissioners buy former Bazetta fire station at fairgrounds
Flynn's legal team ends all communication with Trump team in Russia probe, report says
The decision could be a sign that Flynn is moving to cooperate with Mueller’s investigation or negotiate a deal for himself.
Trustees are trying to fix their roads, but are dealing with limited funding.
Trustees are trying to fix the township roads, but are dealing with state funding cuts and a levy that will expire in 2019.
Predictable ‘Roman’ wastes Denzel’s talent in new film
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer It’s getting close to Oscar season, and that means it’s
Shopping a Thanksgiving tradition for many
Tryptophan from turkey might put some people to sleep, but plenty of others are heading out for early Black Friday deals after some football and a Thanksgiving meal.
State officials to visit Youngstown for rollout of campaign against opioid abuse
State agencies launch new Take Charge Ohio campaign on safe pain management
Mill Creek MetroParks kicks off holiday season with busy weekend
MetroParks hosts Olde Fashioned Christmas and Santa’s Winter Barn this weekend
McGraw and Hill find harmony on duets record
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. In a scene from their Showtime
Liberty Township voters chose two new trustees
Greg Cizmar and Arnie Clebone will start in January, replacing Trustees Jason Rubin and Stan Nudell.
Holiday gift guide: coffee table books
Holiday gift guide: coffee table books Pages with passion By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press
Jon Hendricks Pioneering jazz singer dies at 96
Associated Press TOLEDO Jon Hendricks, the pioneering jazz singer and lyricist who with the trio
US marshals warn about scammers
US marshals warn about scammers CINCINNATI The U.S. Marshals Service is warning of nationwide
Bannon insurgency stresses loyalty to Trump
Associated Press WAUKESHA, Wis. Wisconsin Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson, a consultant for
Uber loyalists tested by string of scandals
Associated Press DETROIT Uber has managed to hold the title of world’s largest ride-hailing
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Dennis Drummond, 8 p.m.: Nashville-based musician who appeared on
MAHONING COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Frank J. Jessick Jr., legal age, of 677 S. Hubbard
Seizure of truck ruled illegal
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that authorities did
Flynn’s lawyers cut all Trump ties, source says
Associated Press WASHINGTON A lawyer for former national security adviser Michael Flynn has
Prayer for peace that calls us to act
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons HARRISBURG, Pa. Howard Henry’s no preacher. But the prayer
Justice O’Neill crosses line with sexual history boast
Editorial: For some strange reason the word “candid” has been used to describe Ohio Supreme Court Justice
Nude photo of rep brings allegations of revenge porn
Nude photo of rep brings allegations of revenge porn WASHINGTON Suggesting he’s a victim of
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 24
Today is Friday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2017. There are 37 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Forty Two Event Production hosts community open house and fundraiser
Forty Two Event Production invites the Mahoning Valley community to join them for the Fall Into
68,000 participate in college-credit program
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state says more than 68,000 students participated during the
Ukrainian separatist chief accuses former official of plotting a coup
Associated Press MOSCOW A separatist leader in Ukraine’s east on Thursday accused a former
Amanda Gerber | Ryan Marlin
Amanda Jo Gerber of Pulaski, Pa., and Ryan Nicholas Marlin of Austintown were married July 15 on
Boardman Community Briefs
Audubon Society to talk turkey at Nov. 28 meeting The Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the
Honduran president seeks re-election despite ban
Associated Press TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras Less than a decade ago, even talk of re-election was
Direct talks with Syria sought
Associated Press BEIRUT Syria opposition representatives meeting in the Saudi Arabian capital
Parade marches on with extra security
Associated Press NEW YORK The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, rolled and soared in
Pennsylvania Court invalidates line-item spending vetoes
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. It’s not enough for Pennsylvania governors to send out news
football State semifinals
Here are tonight’s OHSAA football playoff pairings for the state semifinals. All games begin at 7:30
Weekly square dance lessons to begin Jan. 9
The Niles Friendly Squares, a local square dance group dedicated to keeping alive the uniquely
Danielle M. DeChellis | Lance W. Ronghi
Danielle Maria DeChellis and Lance William Ronghi, both of Canfield, were united in marriage at 1:30
Canfield Community Briefs
The Mahoning Valley Corvettes joins in with Salem car cruise for event The call to take over The
State plans to target high-crash roads with 70 mph limits
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state will target high-crash Ohio roads that have 70 mph limits
Inmate taken for hospital treatment recaptured next day
Inmate taken for hospital treatment recaptured next day MIDDLETOWN Sheriff’s deputies in Ohio
Good Samaritan stops for motorist, is shot on I-680 ramp
Good Samaritan stops for motorist, is shot on I-680 ramp YOUNGSTOWN A man said he was shot early
Retailers in ‘survival mode’ work to gain market share
Associated Press NEW YORK Shoppers hit the stores on Thanksgiving as retailers under pressure
GOP tax plan will be costly
Opinion: By Bob Lord OtherWords House Republicans and Donald Trump are ballyhooing the wonders of their
Trump thanks US troops – and himself – for progress
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump thanked U.S. troops for their service
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown STEM students win big at YSU Manufacturing Day Austintown Fitch students attended
Nov. 7
Nov. 7 Arrest: Authorities charged Raymond J. Ingram of New Court, Youngstown, with failure to
Subaru gifts Boardman’s science department with books
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Subaru gave 150 award-winning books to the science
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland Boosters basketball tournament dates announced The Poland Boosters Basketball tournament
Poland library has Halloween story time and games
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a Halloween Costume Ball for young
Lanterman’s Mill hosts family bash
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek Metroparks threw a Halloween party for families
The Austintown library offers learning playtime
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a “Playtime at Your Library”
Kara Vitus | Nicholas Varga
Kara Lynn Vitus and Nicholas Varga, both of Freedom, Pa., exchanged vows Sept. 9 during a 1:30 p.m.
Robinwood Lane honors veterans with concert
Fourth-grade students at Robinwood Lane Elementary performed a patriotic concert in their cafeteria on Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
CVMS fifth-graders complete DARE Program
Canfield Village Middle School fifth-grade students celebrated its DARE Program graduation with an assembly and a reception in the school cafeteria on Nov. 6.
Poland Community Briefs
Junior League hosts membership recruitment Since its founding in 1901 by social activist Mary
Children learn to build and program robots at the Poland library
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a Lego WeDo Robots event in the
Brittany Housel | Hugo Mendez
Brittany Housel of Warren and Hugo Mendez of Canfield were united in marriage Aug. 26 at The Barn &
Nolfi and Jakubek to be wed in early December
Anthony and Phyllis Nolfi of Lowellville are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Gianna
AES takes stance against drugs
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown Elementary School started a conversation about
Pioneer Trails Tree Farm, Covelli and Union work together for troops
Poland Union Elementary and Covelli Enterprises worked with Pioneer Tails Tree Farm for Operation Evergreen on Nov. 10.
Seventh grade celebrates history of Greece with Olympic Games
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood Junior High threw a Greek Olympic Games
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Mystery enthusiasts crack case at the library
The Austintown library hosted a murder mystery party in the large meeting room on Oct. 30 for 96 participants.
CVMS celebrates Spirit Week
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Canfield Village Middle School celebrated Spirit
Thursday, November 23 (77 stories)
Holiday retailers strive 'to steal each other's market share,' analyst says
For many, Amazon is The Grinch this season
Should 70 mph speed limits stay? Ohio leaders plan study
A new report shows sharp increases in fatal accidents in such zones in the Buckeye State.
Alabama police officer shoots suspected armed robber to death
The Thanksgiving Day shooting occurred at a Texaco gas station in Pell City.
Police probe possible crime against congressman whose nude photo was posted online
Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton of Texas suggests he's a victim of revenge porn.
This weekend's Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill begins Mill Creek Park holiday events
The event will take place Saturday and Sunday at Lanterman's Mill.
Las Vegas sheriff: Gunman fired more than 1,100 rounds in mass shooting
The shooter killed 58 people and injured hundreds last month.
Man stops for stranded driver on West Side I-680 ramp, gets shot
Youngstown police have been unable to locate the suspect or his vehicle.
President Trump thanks troops, himself for progress on Afghanistan, ISIS fronts
The president delivered turkey sandwiches to a Coast Guard station as well on Thanksgiving.
James Vint Jr. was sorting through items donated to the family by the community when the fire broke out
By SAMANTHA PHILLIPS and WILLIAM K. ALCORN sphillips@vindy.com alcorn@vindy.com HUBBARD A
After 17 surgeries, Sebring teen is glad to be on the mend
Sydney Samblanet isn’t the average 14-year-old. She’s beat nearly every Legend of Zelda video game in existence; her favorite animal is the spotted hyena; and she has undergone a total of 17 surgeries for scoliosis.
East Side church celebrates its 100th anniversary
You could safely say Elizabeth Miller is a walking encyclopedia and historian of all things Jerusalem Church of Youngstown.
Akron Children’s family is thankful for local care
The Plant family is complete thanks to local hospital that provided hope.
‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ returns to Powers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The North American tour of Moscow Ballet’s ”Great Russian Nutcracker”
Browns’ Gordon practices for the first time since Aug. 31, 2016
Josh Gordon is eligible to play in Cleveland’s Dec. 3 game at the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders’ Remish is a two-way terror
The South Range linebacker has made 134 tackles, including for losses.
Family, friends celebrate woman’s 109th birthday
Today, Nellie Beach is thankful to see her 109th birthday.
Holiday events in the Mahoning Valley
dances USA Dance Snowflake Ball: Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard, 4 to 9 p.m. Dec.
Nasser Hamad, recently transferred to prison, appeals conviction and sentence
Nasser Hamad, recently transferred to prison, appeals conviction and sentence
McKinney won’t concede race or reveal future plans
McKinney doesn’t concede mayoral race, board of elections addresses mistakes
Shots fired at officers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Ohio said an unidentified person fired several shots at
Akron Children’s family is thankful for local care
The Plant family is complete thanks to local hospital that provided hope.
A time to give thanks
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons “Thanksgiving used to be my favorite holiday of the year. Now I
A look at what some stores have planned for Black Friday
Associated Press NEW YORK With Black Friday having stretched into a November full of deals,
Small retailers aim for emotional ties the big chains might lack
Associated Press NEW YORK Some smaller retailers will tug at shoppers’ heartstrings during the
West Siders can celebrate new library
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN All current and former residents of the West Side are invited to the
“Anne of Green Gables: THE GOOD STARS” (8 P.M., PBS): Join Anne Shirley as she turns 13
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Santa’s Winter Barn
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Q&A with Barbra Streisand speaks on Netflix concert and sexual assault
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK If you want to see Barbra Streisand sing live,
CD RATES
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YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 23
Today is Thursday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2017. There are 38 days left in the year. This is
Gifts for gardeners
Gifts for gardeners The master gardener volunteers have a variety of garden art available for your
A nod, and a nodding off, today to another year of American hilarity
Opinion: WASHINGTON Tryptophan, an amino acid in turkey, is unjustly blamed for what mere gluttony does,
Try something new! Kokedama, Japanese garden art
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The art of kokedama translates from “koke”
Woman receives jail time for drunken crash that left two injured
Woman had a blood-alcohol level of .201 at the time of the crash, prosecutors said
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Randy Velez, 8 p.m. Barrel Run Crossing
NEW THIS WEEK
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record reviews Pop music releases for holiday season
Associated Press Here’s a collection of holiday albums reviewed by The Associated Press. Sia
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BNI leadership CANFIELD BNI, an international networking organization specializing in business
Support for schools
Support for schools YOUNGSTOWN Bursts of orange are popping up across the city to show support
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
LET’S GO SHOPPING
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Counting blessings
Associated Press HOUSTON The kitchen where George and Arva Dorsey prepare an 18-dish feast every
Cleveland police union president ousted in member vote
Associated Press CLEVELAND The president of Cleveland’s largest police union who drew criticism
Democrats face hot-potato politics of sexual predation, too
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats have been quick to support the “me too” chorus of women –
Louisville: Freshman won’t play for Cards
Associated Press Louisville said that freshman forward Brian Bowen will not play for the school
Michigan’s ground game struggles against better teams
The Wolverines averaged just 88 yards rushing in losses to Wisconsin, Penn State and Michigan State.
Really fresh trees!
Really fresh trees! Plan your trip to a local Christmas tree farm, learn about the many kinds of
Council member-elect challenges council member’s status
Marc Cossette moved out of the village, and thereby forfeits his council seat, Sam Moffie, council member-elect says
Prevent next season’s diseases now Next gardening season
By David Sprague OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Well, the temperatures dropped fast the past
Where to keep bee house over winter
Q. I bought a bee house and put it in my yard this summer. Should I bring it in for the winter?
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Mangia,” presented by Top Hat Productions. Fairview Arts and Outreach Center,
Mathews to honor 1988 girls title team
Staff report VIENNA Mathews High School will honor its 1987-88 Division III state championship
Christmas on Square in downtown Warren
Staff report WARREN Christmas in the Square returns to downtown Warren on Dec. 1 from 5 to 8
A tale of two strife-filled, hope-filled Thanksgivings
Editorial: Much like 154 years ago this week when Republican President Abraham Lincoln first officially
NFL PREVIEWS | Today’s games
MINNESOTA (8-2) at DETROIT (6-4) WHEN: 12:30 p.m. (Fox). OPENING LINE: Lions by 2. RECORD
District fires superintendent charged with raping child
Associated Press BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio An Ohio superintendent facing rape and other charges for
Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57M riders, drivers
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Uber is coming clean about its cover-up of a year-old hacking
college basketball
college basketball Wednesday’s games MEN No. 5 Villanova 66, Western Kentucky 58 PARADISE
Drink it all in, Vindys fans
The Vindicator really packs a wallop. I’m talking about The Vindicator Double IPA, which is a
Jury convicts men for blaze that led to firefighter’s death
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio homeowner and his nephew were convicted Wednesday of murder
Navajo family gets electricity in time for the holidays
Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. For years, Thomas and Annie Hamm walked around their
US Navy plane with 11 aboard crashes into Pacific; 8 rescued
Associated Press TOKYO Eight people were rescued and three remained missing after a U.S. Navy
An illegal vote means probation for an Austintown man
Man pleaded to attempted illegal voting after voting despite lacking U.S. citizenship
Ohio attorney general’s office files legal action seeking removal of Mecca Township fiscal officer
Ohio attorney general’s office files legal action seeking removal of Mecca Township fiscal officer
Ohio Turnpike predicts smooth travel
Associated Press BEREA Smooth Thanksgiving holiday travel with no construction slowdowns is
In terror-wary NYC, security tight for Macy’s parade
In terror-wary NYC, security tight for Macy’s parade NEW YORK Sand-filled sanitation trucks
THE GAME AT A GLANCE Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines
RECORDS & RANKINGS: No. 8 Ohio State (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten, CFP No. 9) at Michigan (8-3, 5-3), WHEN:
Olympic champ Douglas says she was among victims
The 21-year-old Douglas is the latest high-profile gymnast to come forward against Larry Nassar.
Reported robbery
Reported robbery YOUNGSTOWN For the second time in a week, a man said he met someone in a
Austintown man gets probation for signing dead peoples’ names to petitions
Man used forged signatures to meet quotas, prosecutors said
Wednesday, November 22 (90 stories)
Ohio AG's office seeks removal of Mecca fiscal officer
Ohio AG's office seeks removal of Mecca fiscal officer
After 17 surgeries, Sebring teen is glad to be on the mend
After 17 surgeries, Sebring teen is glad to be on the mend
Woman raises more than $60K for homeless man who helped her
Woman raises more than $60K for homeless man who helped her
Olympic gymnastics ex-doctor pleads guilty to sex charges
Olympic gymnastics ex-doctor pleads guilty to sex charges
More than 4,400 people without power in northern Trumbull County
More than 4,400 people without power in northern Trumbull County
UPDATE | Relative ID's Hubbard fire victim as James Vint
Man pulled from garage fire; same scene as Hubbard house fire
Thanksgiving Day 5K walk is at Wick Park in Youngstown
Thanksgiving Day 5K walk is at Wick Park in Youngstown
Ohio woman becomes second victim of tree-trimming accident
Ohio woman becomes second victim of tree-trimming accident
Ohio district fires superintendent charged with child rape
Ohio district fires superintendent charged with child rape
Hope dwindles for families of lost Argentina submarine crew
Hope dwindles for families of lost Argentina submarine crew
US court rules for spiking couple’s lawsuit over erotic book
US court rules for spiking couple’s lawsuit over erotic book
N.C. man accused of decapitating puppy, assaulting girlfriend
N.C. man accused of decapitating puppy, assaulting girlfriend
Youngstown street closures for holiday parade and tree lighting
Youngstown street closures for holiday parade and tree lighting
Stolen license plate leads to drug, other charges for Boardman man
Stolen license plate leads to drug, other charges for Boardman man
Austintown man sentenced for using dead people’s names on petitions
Austintown man sentenced for using dead people’s names on petitions
Austintown police arrest woman asleep at wheel of running car
Austintown police arrest woman asleep at wheel of running car
Mayoral candidate McKinney says he will continue working, doesn't concede
Mayoral candidate Sean McKinney says he will continue working, doesn't concede
Energy companies rise with oil prices; other stocks snooze
Energy companies rise with oil prices; other stocks snooze
Ohio Turnpike predicts smooth travel during Thanksgiving
Ohio Turnpike predicts smooth travel during Thanksgiving
Another man robbed in iPhone scam on Belmont Avenue
Another man robbed in iPhone scam on Belmont Avenue
Gun stolen in Youngstown in 1976 found in Illinois
Gun stolen in Youngstown in 1976 found in Illinois
UPDATE | No outcomes changed as board counts provisional ballots
Board of Elections workers tabulate 432 provisional ballots not counted during the general election earlier this month.
Tony DeAscentis on VTR
Ving CEO Tony DeAscentis joined Vindy Talk Radio to discuss the tech world and latest updates at Ving.
Woman sentenced to 10 days in jail for vehicular assault, OVI
Woman sentenced to 10 days in jail for vehicular assault, OVI
Watching you online
The headline is creepy. I know it. That’s why I wrote it. If you’re reading this online right now,
HB 70 described as ‘leading sheep to slaughter’
House Bill 70’s impact on public education is the equivalent to leading sheep to slaughter, said a Lorain City Schools Board of Education member
Colorful, magical ‘Coco’ is a joy for all
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer At first, Disney-Pixar’s latest, “Coco,” sounds a lot
Habitat for Humanity dedicates new house in Boardman
Family set to move into new Habitat-built house in Boardman
BUZZACCO TRIGGERS SOUTH RANGE OFFENSE
Aniello Buzzacco is the first South Range player to exceed 1,000 yards in both passing and rushing.
YSU struggles past Division III Westminster
Garrett Covington and Cam Morse each scored 18 points for the Penguins.
NBA all-star says he’s been ‘catfished’
Retired NBA star Ray Allen said he is a victim of “catfishing”
Deputy sheriffs cook Thanksgiving turkeys for county seniors
The turkeys, cooked by deputies, will provide Thanksgiving dinners to about 300 county seniors
County touts bond rating, issues $22 million to fund sanitary improvements
$8.46 million in bonds will fund multiple
YCS announces it will pull out of AAC
The Youngstown City Schools announced plans on Tuesday to leave the All-American Conference after the fall of 2018.
Mother gets prison for duct-taping son to chair
Woman gets prison sentence for duct-taping son to chair
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Best of Ohio award CANFIELD Sam Pitzulo Homes & Remodeling LLC of Canfield was recently awarded
Rose out at CBS and PBS; Rep. Conyers investigated
Associated Press NEW YORK CBS News and PBS both cut ties to Charlie Rose on Tuesday, less than
Selected local stocks
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Lake Milton winery offers great food and wines THE MAGIC OF MYRDDIN
IF YOU GO What: Myrddin Winery Where: 3020 Scenic Drive, Lake Milton Hours: Thursdays 5-9
Gordon to practice with Browns today
Every day he stays committed and sober, Josh Gordon takes another step toward playing again in the NFL.
Steelers CB Sutton activated from IR
Reinforcements are on the way for the injury-plagued Pittsburgh Steelers secondary.
Schools raise their gobble-lets to Thanksgiving
Local schools kick off the holiday season by having students create the No. 1 key to a great Thanksgiving — the tur-key
Unemployment rate down slightly to 5.8 percent
The number of unemployed declined by 600 to 14,000 but the number of employed also declined by 100 to 228,600
Bullet holes in home
Bullet holes in home YOUNGSTOWN Reports said police responding to a gunfire call about 2:15 a.m.
Underappreciated Barrett has quite the OSU legacy
Urban Meyer says J.T. Barrett has a desire to win that exceeds physical limitations or ego.
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Spice up the season
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AT&T prepares to fight for Time Warner
By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Seeing an attempt to block its buyout out of Time
Grand jury refuses to indict elderly Warren woman who confessed to burglary
Grand jury refuses to indict elderly Warren woman who confessed to burglary
Family Features
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Bill in Ohio Legislature would discourage lawsuits that suppress free speech
Editorial: There’s no such thing as a good SLAPP. It is past time for Ohio to join a growing majority of
Conservative evangelicals using the Bible to push a social agenda
Opinion: When Jim Zeigler, the state auditor of Alabama, invoked the Bible to defend Republican Senate
FCC chair sets out to scrap open internet access rules
Associated Press MENLO PARK, Calif. The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission
Parasite may be killing Vietnam vets
Associated Press HERALD, W.Va. A half a century after serving in Vietnam, hundreds of veterans
Tips on using leftover holiday wine
Whether it’s a semi-full bottle of crisp white or a half-empty bottle of leftover red, there are
Trump all but endorses GOP’s Moore despite sex accusations
Associated Press WASHINGTON Silent for more than a week, President Donald Trump all but endorsed
Magic Tree hosts fourth annual Cranksgiving Wednesday
Magic Tree Pub & Eatery will give back in a fun way again this year with its fourth annual Cranksgiving event.
Maple syrup pairs perfectly with fall flavors
Family Features Autumn is the perfect time to fall in love with maple syrup. The caramelized
Inmate’s girlfriend delivers kiss of death
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. An Oregon woman whose inmate boyfriend died from a meth-laden
What’s in store for the NHL?
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Let’s start with a disclaimer, just so I’m not skating on thin
Congressman has meeting with local law enforcement to discuss opiate battle
Congressman has meeting with local law enforcement to discuss opiate battle
YMHA board takes no action
YMHA board takes no action YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority Board of
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 22
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2017. There are 39 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Former teen idol David Cassidy dead at age 67
Former teen idol David Cassidy dead at age 67 LOS ANGELES David Cassidy of “The Partridge
Warren man sentenced to 8 years in prison for stabbing man in back
Warren man sentenced to 8 years in prison for stabbing man in back
Assad, Putin discuss post-war Syria
Associated Press MOSCOW On a surprise trip to Russia, Syria’s Bashar Assad discussed potential
Attorney pleads guilty to stealing client’s funds
Atty. Ben Joltin agreed to make full restitution or serve prison time
Terror convict: I was mentally incompetent, entrapped by FBI
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio man serving 30 years in prison for plotting to attack the
Air China suspends North Korea flights
Air China suspends North Korea flights BEIJING State-owned airline Air China has suspended
The top five songs on the iTunes music chart for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five songs on the iTunes music chart for the most recent one-week sales period: v “Havana”
nhl roundup | Tuesday’s games
Canucks 5, Flyers 2 PHILADELPHIA Brock Boeser scored twice and Daniel Sedin inched closer to a
Thanksgiving tribe seeks to reclaim long-lost language
Associated Press MASHPEE, Mass. The Massachusetts tribe whose ancestors shared a Thanksgiving
Miami moves up to No. 2 in CFP rankings
Miami made a small but potentially significant move up to No. 2 behind Alabama.
Witness in Girard oficer’s killing sent to NEOCAP on probation violation
Adam J. Fletcher sentenced Tuesday to spend the next four to six months in the Northeast Ohio Community Alternative Program
Tuesday, November 21 (89 stories)
Man sentenced to 8 years in 2016 stabbing incident
Man sentenced to 8 years in 2016 stabbing incident
Lorain leader calls HB 70 like leading sheep to slaughter
Lorain school leader says HB 70 like leading sheep to slaughter
Woman who admitted Trumbull Co. burglary not indicted
Woman who admitted Trumbull Co. burglary not indicted
Indictment returned against man in NYC bike path attack
Indictment returned against man in NYC bike path attack
VA study shows parasite from Vietnam may be killing veterans
VA study shows parasite from Vietnam may be killing veterans
Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57M riders, drivers
Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57M riders, drivers
Female cop indicted on charge of sexual battery of 13-year-old Ohio boy
Cop indicted on charge of sexual battery of 13-year-old Ohio boy
FCC chairman sets out to scrap open internet access rules
FCC chairman sets out to scrap open internet access rules
Conyers confirms harassment settlement; ethics probe opens
Conyers confirms harassment settlement; ethics probe opens
UPDATE | Lorain school board member speaks at local school board's community meeting
Audience of 30 so far at school board's 'community' meeting
Gordon back from suspension, set to practice with Browns
Gordon back from suspension, set to practice with Browns
UPDATE | YMHA board takes no action today on executive director job
YMHA board members huddle to discuss executive director job
Habitat for Humanity dedicates its 139th Valley home
Habitat for Humanity dedicates its 139th Valley home
UPDATE | Suspect arrested in Pennsylvania police officer shooting
Suspect arrested in Pennsylvania police officer shooting
Mom gets nine months in prison for taping son to a chair
Mom gets nine months in prison for taping son to a chair
Restaurant owner robbed at gunpoint at his Austintown home
Restaurant owner robbed at gunpoint at his Austintown home
Terror convict: I was mentally incompetent, entrapped by FBI
Terror convict: I was mentally incompetent, entrapped by FBI
Witness to Girard officer's shooting sent to alternative program for probation violation
Witness to Girard officer's shooting sent to alternative program for probation violation
2 more men indicted in slayings of couple at used car lot
2 more men indicted in slayings of couple at used car lot
Mahoning sheriff’s office cooks turkeys for county seniors
Mahoning sheriff’s office cooks turkeys for county seniors
McDonald’s to raze Chicago-area museum of 1st restaurant
McDonald’s to raze Chicago-area museum of 1st restaurant
AP source: Authorities believe border agent may have fallen
AP source: Authorities believe border agent may have fallen
Nigeria police say at least 50 killed in mosque bombing
Nigeria police say at least 50 killed in mosque bombing
UPDATE | Fire crews battle fire at former bar at Hillman, West Dewey
Fire crews are battling a massive blaze at the old Larry's Lounge at Hillman Street and West Dewey Avenue.
Ikea again announces dresser recall after death of 8th child
Ikea again announces dresser recall after death of 8th child
'48 Hours' will air story on Hoerig murder case Saturday
'48 Hours' will air story on Hoerig murder case Saturday
Mohip defends actions as lawmakers seek ethics review
Three state legislators asking the Ohio Ethics Commission to review recent actions by Youngstown City Schools CEO
Collection drive aids Hubbard family after loss of house and pets
Family lost its Simler Street home after a fire Thursday morning
Boardman police respond to weekend crimes
Boardman police respond to robberies, theft, and more over the weekend
It’s a wrap: Valley’s setting, amenities wow filmmakers
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Shooting for “Them That Follow” was completed
Pixar’s ‘Coco’ journeys to afterlife
Associated Press NEW YORK Pixar films have never been shy about death. The “Toy Story” films
OSP trying to figure out who was driving in fatal crash
Fatal accident victim dropped off at Austintown urgent care facility
Marchers for parade
Marchers for parade YOUNGSTOWN The City of Youngstown seeks applications for participants in its
Burge still wired into sports marketing
Bruce Burge is the driving force that raises over $25 million for sports teams that he represents.
Officials seek to avoid layoffs as deficit looms
With layoffs looming, Youngstown council explores other options to fight deficit
A Youngstown City Schools community meeting is a topic of controversy among board of education members and the NAACP Youngstown Branch
A Youngstown City Schools community meeting is a topic of controversy among board of education members and the NAACP Youngstown Branch
Hartfield’s scoring punch helps YSU
Sophomore wing Braun Hartfield’s production has been a welcome sight.
Ryan powers Atlanta over Seattle
Matt Ryan threw a pair of touchdown passes and Adrian Clayborn returned a fumble 10 yards for a score.
Browns place Ogbah on I.R.
Ogbah will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot and may need up to four months of recovery time
Ethics panel should review actions of city schools CE0
Editorial: Krish Mohip, chief executive officer of the Youngstown City School District, insists there was no
Speaker to lecture at Arms Museum
Speaker to lecture at Arms Museum YOUNGSTOWN Visitors to Memories of Christmas Past this
Ai-Media officially launches in Youngstown
The Australian company that provides captioning services selected Youngstown to be its home for its first North American operation center.
MMA event coming to St. Lucy on Wednesday
The 13-bout MMA card features seven undefeated fighters and seven who will be making their cage debuts.
nba roundup Monday’s other games
Celtics 110, Mavericks 102 DALLAS Kyrie Irving scored 10 of his season-high 47 points in
CBS suspends Rose, PBS halts his show following allegations
Associated Press NEW YORK Charlie Rose is the latest public figure to be felled by sexual-
Heartwood steals Steel Valley Sprint
Heartwood rallied from just off the pace to win the $200,000 Steel Valley Sprint.
nhl roundup | Monday’s games
Blue Jackets 3, Sabres 2 BUFFALO, N.Y. Sergei Bobrovsky made three of his 30 saves on a power
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Craig Beach Village Council, 6:30 p.m., safety committee, municipal building,
Moore returns to court on 2001 rape, resentencing to take place this year
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Moore’s 112-year sentence unconstitutional
US health agency to crack down on ... Risky stem-cell offerings
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON Announced plans Thursday U.S. health
Juice led to better sleep
Q. I don’t remember now if I read this here or elsewhere, but I recently learned that drinking
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 21
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2017. There are 40 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Opioid crisis cost $504B in 2015, higher than once thought
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Monday that the opioid epidemic is
Health seminars
Health seminars NEWTON FALLS Free educational health seminars are offered during an open house
Live music performances on TV shows this week include:
Live music performances on TV shows this week include: v Gwen Stefani: Tonight on “Tonight Show
washington US: N. Korea a sponsor of terrorism
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump announced Monday the U.S. is putting North
Manson has endured as face of evil for nearly 50 years
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Other killers snuffed out far more lives than Charles Manson did in
Justice Dept. sues to stop AT&T, Time Warner deal
Associated Press NEW YORK The Justice Department is suing AT&T to stop its $85 billion purchase
Woman hurt by Takata air bag urges owners to get cars fixed
Associated Press DETROIT A woman who was seriously hurt by an exploding Takata air-bag inflator
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Founders Exchange WARREN The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center, 125 W. Market St., will have a
Judge expresses concern Nasser Hamad’s son headed for overdose death
Judge expresses concern Nasser Hamad’s son headed for overdose death
Judge to decide whether former Southington man should be forced to take psychiatric meds
Judge to decide whether former Southington man should be forced to take psychiatric meds
Cavaliers slam dunk Detroit
LeBron James scored 16 of his 18 in the first quarter and the Cavaliers made 11 3-pointers in the first half.
Parole board to allow Weathersfield killers to go free in the spring
Parole board to allow Weathersfield killers to go free in the spring
YSU gets it Dunn against Ohio Valley
Mary Dunn had her first double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
Are we at risk of overreacting to claims of sexual harassment?
Opinion: WASHINGTON The national debate over sexual harassment and sexual assault has reached an important
Class warfare getting classier
Opinion: By Will Durst Cagle Cartoons Just when you thought America had fallen down the rabbit hole
Monday, November 20 (74 stories)
Howland dog does not win ‘Kelly and Ryan’ show contest
Howland dog does not win ‘Kelly and Ryan’ show contest
Man faces charges after hitting another man with beer bottle
Man faces charges after hitting another man with beer bottle
Report shows regional economy diversified
Team NEO, an economic development organization that works to bring more jobs to Northeast Ohio, released a review of the region’s economy today
Amazon goes into the holidays with magnified store presence
Amazon goes into the holidays with magnified store presence
Ex-NFL receiver Terry Glenn dead after Dallas-area wreck
Ex-NFL receiver Terry Glenn dead after Dallas-area wreck
White House: True cost of opioid epidemic tops $500 billion
White House: True cost of opioid epidemic tops $500 billion
Warren City Council Finance Committee to meet today
Warren City Council Finance Committee to meet today
Austintown, Poland library groups schedule meetings
Austintown, Poland library groups schedule meetings
Youngstown man faces drug charges after bar incident
Youngstown man faces drug charges after bar incident
Marc’s employee reports being bitten by shoplifter
Marc’s employee reports being bitten by shoplifter
Man gets 21 years for 2014 shooting death, robbery
Man gets 21 years for 2014 shooting death, robbery
Technology companies, retailers send US stock indexes higher
Technology companies, retailers send US stock indexes higher
Driver arrested, manhunt continues in deadly police shooting
Driver arrested, manhunt continues in deadly police shooting
Woman hurt by Takata air bag urges owners to get cars fixed
Woman hurt by Takata air bag urges owners to get cars fixed
Young man’s shooting death appears accidental, officials say
Young man’s shooting death appears accidental, officials say
Police believe shooting suspects may be in Youngstown
Police believe shooting suspects may be in Youngstown
Santa’s in town? You need an appointment this year
Santa’s in town? You need an appointment this year
Roy Moore accuser says she was not paid to tell her story
Roy Moore accuser says she was not paid to tell her story
Officials to ask state to review CEO’s dealings
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Legislators plan to ask the Ohio Ethics Commission to review Youngstown
Faith Community Covenant Church celebrates 2 centuries of ministry
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The length of Addison Cool’s affiliation with a
St. Patrick Church in Hubbard serves up compassion at community dinner
More than 100 adults and youths from the church spent Sunday afternoon serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to about 250 people. It was the church’s first time hosting such an event, but the Rev. Father Michael Swierz said plans are already in the works to do it again next year.
The Game comes first: Big Ten title must wait
There are stakes beyond The Game for No. 8 Ohio State.
FOOTBALL | Ohio pairings
Here are Friday’s OHSAA football playoff pairings for the state semifinals. All games begin at 7:30
Dems get nominee for special election to succeed Murphy
Dems get nominee for special election to succeed Murphy WASHINGTON, Pa. A 33-year-old former
Zimbabwe president defies pressure to leave
Zimbabwe president defies pressure to leave HARARE, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe
Many Christian conservatives backing Alabama’s Roy Moore
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Alabama’s Christian conservatives see Roy Moore as their
trump administration Mixed signals sent on fate of health provision in Senate’s tax overhaul
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two of President Donald Trump’s leading economic advisers sent mixed
Vindicator’s ‘temper tantrum’ over defeat of state Issue 2 was ghastly
Opinion: By Dale butland Special to The Vindicator COLUMBUS Like state Issue 2 itself, The Vindicator’s
Ohio should deny parole to two Trumbull killers
Editorial: Nearly 30 years later, the grisly cold-blooded murder of a young Weathersfield Township man at the
Tent city is a refuge for the homeless and displaced
Akron Beacon Journal AKRON From her home outside Indianapolis, Christy Brooks logged onto
Holocaust survivor, 102, meets with newly discovered nephew
Associated Press KFAR SABA, Israel Eliahu Pietruszka shuffled his 102-year-old body through the
Tate of grace: Senior perfect in OSU’s win
Jae’Sean Tate made all 10 of his shots from the floor and had a career-high 24 points
Authorities seek suspect in fatal shooting of police officer
Associated Press NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. Authorities are seeking a suspect in the fatal shooting of
YSU’s St. Surin earns MVFC specialist award
YSU’s St. Surin earns MVFC specialist award YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State wide receiver Samuel St.
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses William J. Schwab Jr., 23, of Erie, Pa., and Melissa
Longtime country singer, songwriter Mel Tillis dies at 85
Longtime country singer, songwriter Mel Tillis dies at 85 NASHVILLE, Tenn. Mel Tillis, the
Struthers will honor Beachy, Lancy
A ceremony will take place between games Wednesday night at the Struthers Field House.
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 20
Today is Monday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2017. There are 41 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
General: Illegal launch order can be refused
Associated Press HALIFAX, Nova Scotia The top officer at U.S. Strategic Command said Saturday an
Syria: IS militants defeated in stronghold
Associated Press BEIRUT Pro-government forces defeated the Islamic State group in its last major
Wedding vows unite couple at Door of Hope
Associated Press SAN DIEGO A United States man and a Mexican woman have wed between the doors of
Visit with Santa requires appointment at Macy’s
Associated Press NEW YORK Santa Claus may be coming to town, but you’ll need a reservation to
Father, son travel the US repairing handbells
Associated Press QUINCY, Ill. A father and son from Texas who travel around the United States
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Boardman Hospital Mary Catherine and Phillip Mazi, Kinsman, triplets –
FAITH COMMUNITY COVENANT CHURCH A look back
Dozens of parishioners attended a special worship service and luncheon Sunday to celebrate the 200th
Grad students targeted
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords The Republican tax plan winding its way through Congress includes
ABC Water and Storm District, 2 p.m., board of trustees, Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
ABC Water and Storm District, 2 p.m., board of trustees, Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
Truex goes from journeyman to Cup champion
Martin Truex Jr. capped the most successful season of his journeyman career
Suspects sought
Suspects sought YOUNGSTOWN Police are searching for two suspects they believe were involved in
Sunday, November 19 (77 stories)
Truex wins NASCAR Cup championship
Martin Truex Jr. capped the most successful season of his journeyman career as NASCAR’s champion.
Tonight's American Music Awards reflect strong dominance of male performers in 2017
In some categories, not one woman or female act has been nominated this year
President Trump: I should have left UCLA players in Chinese jail
A father of one of the players minimized the role of the president in securing their freedom
Impeachment possible after Mugabe, 93, refuses to resign in Zimbabwe
The president attempted to project authority in his speech today
Former pop music idol David Cassidy hospitalized needing liver
Cassidy, 67, said earlier this year he was struggling with his memory
'Justice League' opens with disappointing $96 million take
Projections had estimated at least $110 million in revenue for the superhero film's opening weekend
Country singer, songwriter Mel Tillis died at 85
The Country Music Hall of Fame winner wrote more than 1,000 songs
Winless Browns fall to Jaguars 19-7 but still make NFL history
At 4 wins and 43 losses, Cleveland now has the worst record over three years in NFL history
At Macy's Herald Square, chance to see Santa is by reservation only
The move toward online appointments with St. Nick is designed to decrease wait times
Cities using traffic cameras to generate revenue would lose state funding if bill in Legislature passes
It is designed to test the theory that traffic cameras in cities such as Youngstown are designed to curtail crashes, not boost municipal revenue.
Ohio Supreme Court justice apologizes again for comments on his sexual adventures
In his original post, the Democratic candidate for governor had regaled about his past with 50 women.
The Moore mystique: Many Christians view Alabama candidate for Senate as champion of conservatism
The 'Ten Commandments Judge' continues to win support despite sexual abuse allegations
4 Youngstown attorneys get significant raises during McNally's final weeks
The mayor-elect says raises during a budget crunch won’t be tolerated when he takes over.
Penguins romp, await playoff invite
Call it a never-say-die attitude or just wishful thinking, Youngstown State’s football team isn’t quite ready to close the book on the 2017 season.
Tom Humphries’ farewell ends with a toast
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber had a Farewell to Tom Humphries, chamber CEO, on Saturday night.
4 area vets posthumously receive Congressional Gold Medals
The recipients served with the Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment, a Puerto Rican regiment known as the “Borinqueneers.”
Shots for Tots’ efforts keep rolling: Group collects 200+ bikes for kids
More than 100 people celebrated the results of the yearlong charitable effort during Saturday evening’s fourth annual Shots for Tots appreciation party at Master’s Bar & Grill, at 1675 Trumbull Ave., just off Belmont Avenue.
METRO DIGEST || Fatal crash Saturday on Shields Road
Fatal crash Saturday on Shields Road CANFIELD One man is dead after a crash on U.S. Route 62
ARMED FORCES
AAbout 40 soldiers from the Ohio National Guard’s 137th Signal Co. based in Newark, Ohio, who had been deployed since Oct. 11 providing communications support to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, arrived home Wednesday at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus.
Burge will speak to Curbstone
Burge will speak to Curbstone BEAVER TOWNSHIP Bruce Burge, a retail vendor for the NBA’s
METRO DIGEST || Holiday closures at library
Library closures CAMPBELL The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s Library Express
HOLIDAY TV & MOVIES
Here’s a list of holiday programming for several television channels from today through Christmas
Y'town schools paid firm linked to 1 that paid CEO
Youngstown schools CEO Krish Mohip said told The Vindicator last week he wasn’t aware that Curriculum Associates’ iReady program is an ERDI partner, nor does he know of any other programs affiliated with ERDI that he’s implemented since starting in Youngstown in July 2016. He picked iReady because he saw a need, IReady worked well for him in Chicago and he believed it would succeed in Youngstown, he said.
High-stakes skirmish in Ala.
Opinion: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. But for the bomb, the four would be in their 60s, probably grandmothers. Three
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Code Youngstown schedules event YOUNGSTOWN A Code Youngstown Winter 2017 Meetup hosted by Drund,
Schools adept at shoring up security at any hint of danger
Associated Press It’s a familiar scenario: A school official, hearing about a potential danger
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
US appeals court rules against jail guard sued after 2012 brawl
Associated Press CINCINNATI A divided federal appeals court panel has ruled that an Ohio county
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HIRED The Peter Allen Inn & Event Center recently hired Aundrea Cika Heschmeyer as general
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 19
Today is Sunday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2017. There are 42 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Businesses lure seasonal help with chances for other jobs
By Joyce M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK Every fall, the staff count at Fun.com
Low voter turnout in Canfield is disgraceful
Opinion: Low voter turnout in Canfield is disgraceful I sincerely hope that those who need to will read
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, noon, 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman school board, 6:30
Be cautious in preparing for disaster
Q. With all the horrific weather disasters occurring, how does one prepare for something like this
Trump delays new policy on importing elephant trophies
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said he’s delaying a new policy allowing
Drug leads to gambling, compulsive shopping
Q. I have had restless legs syndrome for as long as I can remember. I was given Mirapex in 2010, and
Theme park expo offers preview of what’s new for 2018
By TERRANCE HARRIS Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. This year’s theme park expo in Orlando,
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Absolute Resolution Investments v. Nancy McCoy, money.
Junior Civic League to crown Miss Cinderella on Friday
Junior Civic League to crown Miss Cinderella on Friday
AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64
Associated Press NEW YORK Malcolm Young, the rhythm guitarist and guiding force behind the bawdy
area bowling scores
amron lanes Taylor Kia Double Duos — Carl Cramer Jr. 268-711, Jim Diver 279-705, Vern Hildreth
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Ohio justice deletes Facebook post, tells people to ‘lighten up’
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio Supreme Court justice and Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Children’s museum to close for repairs
Children’s museum to close for repairs CINCINNATI A Cincinnati museum will be closed through the
Story of Ona Judge, escaped slave of George Washington, sparks new interest Life on the run
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press PORTSMOUTH, N.H. Stepping off a boat in a New Hampshire port
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 p.m.: A lively concert ($25 at the
Palestinians vow to suspend talks if US closes PLO mission
Palestinians vow to suspend talks if US closes PLO mission WASHINGTON The Palestinians
Youngstown native is published again
Youngstown native is published again Joseph Pasquarella Jr., author of “Elegy of the Song Sparrow”
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Nov. 12
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Midnight Line” by Lee Child (Delacorte) 2. “The Rooster Bar” by John
Authorities seeking person who killed cop
Associated Press NEW KENSINGTON, PA. Pennsylvania residents who came to the aid of a rookie
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
The Huntington Bank to Premier Real Estate Management LTD, Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown,
A look at what didn’t happen last week
Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of last
Mahoning County election grabs attention of the state
Editorial: Is Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted letting the fox guard the henhouse when he asks the Mahoning
FOOTBALL | Ohio pairings
Here are Friday’s OHSAA football playoff pairings for the state semifinals. All games begin at 7:30
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Is Betras to blame for foul election?
Opinion: Perhaps David Betras, chairman of the Mahoning County Democratic Party, was counting on his knee-
Time to simplify the US tax code
Opinion: I am a lawyer. As state auditor, I know more than a little about accounting and taxes. And with all
Saturday, November 18 (79 stories)
Shots for Tots surpasses goal of 200 bikes for kids this Christmas
Sometimes only a few years are needed to see an individual effort toward brightening others’ holidays mushroom into a community undertaking of generosity. J
Congressional Gold Medal awarded tonight to deceased veterans of Army's Puerto Rican regiment
Four Mahoning Valley veterans were posthumously honored Saturday night with the Congressional Gold Medal for service rendered more than 60 years ago.
Popular deduction targteted in GOP tax bill would lead to higher taxes for millions
A Georgia congressman said Republicans are eliminating the state and local deduction to help pay for tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy.
2nd meeting for public input Tuesday in Warren
The second of two meetings for the public to share their thoughts on the future of Warren will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Warren City Council chambers, 391 Mahoning Ave. NW.
50-plus Alabama pastors declare Moore incompatible with Christianity, unfit for office
Thursday's news conference was designed to send a powerful message to the political world that religious conservatives across America remain committed to Moore. But an anti-Moore rally at a Birmingham church today drew more than 100 people.
AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64
AC/DC announced the death Saturday on their official Facebook page and website.
YSU closes season with a victory
Youngstown State finishes the year with a victory and a winning season
Missouri State breaks shutout against YSU
A field goal removes Missouri State's zero on the scoreboard
YSU routs Missouri State in the first half
Youngstown State shuts out Missouri State in the first half
Buzzacco, South Range overwhelm Black River
South Range will meet Pemberville Eastwood in a Division V state semifinal.
TCI inmate accuses state of religious discrimination
The Rastafarian says prison employees held him down and force-cut his dreadlocks on multiple occassions.
Akron SVSM rallies to defeat Canfield
The Cardinals led 10-0 at halftime, but couldn’t keep the lead.
McGuffey Elementary students celebrate a young hero fighting blood cancer
Landen Fitzgerald-Green was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2015 after he fell down the stairs.
Home-ice frustration continues for Phantoms
The Phantoms have been outscored 23-14 at the Covelli Centre.
Fundraisers will benefit Vint family after losing home, pets in fire
Although some members of the family were hospitalized for a night, they all made it out of the house. Their three dogs and one bird, however, did not.
Better Bears coming to YSU
Missouri State is the ideal opponent for the situation Youngstown State faces.
LeBron, Cavs work overtime for fourth straight win
LeBron James had 39 points and 14 rebounds in 46 minutes.
Charges filed against man who sought “sniper rifle”
The Jordanian man is expected to plead guilty and lose his U.S. residency.
South-Asian comedians aren’t laughing at ‘Simpsons’ character ‘The Problem with Apu’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Growing up in New York in the 1980s,
Garth Brooks on new book, lip synching
Garth Brooks on new book, lip synching By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Garth
record Reviews
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings Album: “Soul of a Woman” Grade: A Sharon Jones recorded “Soul of
Growing beards at YSU
Young men at Youngstown State University had the opportunity to learn how to grow and maintain fantastic facial hair.
Howling Howland dog is finalist on TV show contest
Staff report WARREN Pam Baker of Howland has a golden retriever with a golden voice. The dog,
METRO DIGEST || Horses removed from Brookfield home
Horses removed BROOKFIELD Humane agents removed two horses from a township residence Friday, The
METRO DIGEST || Filming showers in Geneva
A federal judge sentenced a Cleveland man who attempted to film people showering at Geneva State Park to 20 years in prison.
New welding school provides jobs, new starts
Visitors to Flying HIGH Inc. wander through the nonprofit organization’s welding school on the North Side after its ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashanti Roberts and Christopher Tell, Youngstown, girl,
LDS Church posts restricted handbook online, removes it
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints briefly posted
Fiery exchange erupts between Sens. Hatch, Brown
Associated Press WASHINGTON A debate between two senators over whether Republican tax cuts are
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown:
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 18
Today is Saturday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2017. There are 43 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Pair indicted for one day burglary, arson spree
Also accused of driving through deli doors two days later
Klays 4 Kids
Klays 4 Kids West Middlesex, Pa. Hidden Valley Sportsmen’s Club, 268 Gilkey Road, is having a
Improving student behavior one Y-Buck reward at a time
Opinion: The legacy of esteemed American behavioral psychologist Burrhus Frederic Skinner lives on in the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Ballet performance, 2 and 7 p.m.: Ballet Western Reserve presents a
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Federal lawsuit over Bible in the Schools program dismissed
Associated Press BLUEFIELD, W.VA. A judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit against a West
Mitsubishi recalls 84,000 small cars
Associated Press DETROIT Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 84,000 small cars in the U.S. because
Tesla electrifying trucking industry
Associated Press DETROIT After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs – and, more recently,
Student therapy dog can stay in sorority house amid dispute
Associated Press COLUMBUS A university student’s therapy dog has been allowed to stay in an
VA exploring idea of merging health system with Pentagon’s
Associated Press WASHINGTON As part of its effort to expand private health care, the Department
Ultra-wealthy win in Senate tax bill while others face hikes
Associated Press WASHINGTON The ultra-wealthy, especially those with dynastic businesses – like
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced.
THANKSGIVING SERVICES
THANKSGIVING SERVICES St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown: Thanksgiving Day Mass
Gianna Nolfi and Scott Jakubek to be married in early December
Gianna Nolfi and Scott Jakubek to be married in early December.
Appreciating origins of the turkey
Thanksgiving has become my favorite holiday. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, have a
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Holiday open house CANFIELD Burke Decor, 1419 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite 280, will have its
As sex scandals topple the powerful ... Why not Trump?
Associated Press WASHINGTON “You can do anything,” Donald Trump once boasted, speaking of
3 pastors accused of luring teen girls and paying for sex
Associated Press TOLEDO Three pastors worked together to entice teen girls to have sex, often
Pipeline leak won’t affect last regulatory hurdle
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Discovery of a 210,000-gallon oil leak from the Keystone
Taking stock of my stuff
No doubt I will get several more opportunities to fish before the weather locks me off the lakes,
Allegations against Alabama’s Roy Moore dividing GOP women
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. Standing on the white marble steps of Alabama’s Capitol,
NFL investigating allegation against Winston
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. The NFL is investigating an allegation that Jameis Winston groped a
Fat cats will get fatter
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords Republicans are pushing a huge corporate tax cut bill through
Groups: Killings of transgender people on rise
Associated Press NEW YORK At least 25 transgender people in the United States have been homicide
Meyer: OSU won’t look past Illinois
Urban Meyer prohibited talk among players of the upcoming Michigan game or the Big Ten championship game that may follow.
FROM ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION
Opinion: FROM ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE DATED: 11/8/17 By Ann
Jennifer Hudson gets protection order against ex-fiance
Jennifer Hudson gets protection order against ex-fiance CHICAGO Jennifer Hudson has obtained an
Billy Price an Outland Trophy semifinalist
Billy Price an Outland Trophy semifinalist COLUMBUS Less than a week after becoming Ohio State’s
101-year-old killed in California blazes told wife to flee
101-year-old killed in California blazes told wife to flee SANTA ROSA, Calif. A 101-year-old
Unemployment down in Ohio, still higher than national rate
Unemployment down in Ohio, still higher than national rate
The new Democratic spin cycle launders money, gets out sleaze
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication The Democrats have two very different profiles. One is
No gobble gobble for Thanksgiving
Opinion: Growing up during the Great Depression era, I had never seen a turkey let alone eaten it. Today
Friday, November 17 (131 stories)
Job center opens new welding school on Youngstown's North Side
Centered in one of the most economically distressed areas of the city, Flying HIGH Inc.’s new welding school hopes to play a part in improving the area.
McGuffey students raising funds to help 7-year-old with cancer
William Holmes McGuffey Elementary students celebrated a young hero fighting blood cancer Friday afternoon.
Jordanian to lose green card, return home after attempt to buy 'sniper rifle' in Boardman
U.S. Attorneys filed a bill of information against a man who raised suspicions when he asked for a “sniper rifle for training” at a Boardman sporting-goods store.
Collection set for Hubbard family displaced by fire
Katie Vint, 11, salvaged a burnt stuffed animal from where her family’s 434 Simler Ave. home caught fire early Thursday.
Warren police find man dead in parked vehicle at McDonald's
Warren police find man dead in parked vehicle at McDonald's
Pennsylvania’s jobless rate sees new post-recession low
Pennsylvania’s jobless rate sees new post-recession low
Ohio extends time to apply for medical marijuana licenses
Ohio extends time to apply for medical marijuana licenses
Sen. Hatch to Dems saying tax cuts are for rich: 'Bull crap'
Sen. Hatch to Dems saying tax cuts are for rich: 'Bull crap'
Send The Vindicator your holiday season event information
Send us your holiday season event information
Wife of Alabama Senate candidate Moore says he won't quit
Wife of Alabama Senate candidate Moore says he won't quit
UN panel agrees to move ahead with debate on 'killer robots'
UN panel agrees to move ahead with debate on 'killer robots'
2 charged after dad killed defending young son from theft
2 charged after dad killed defending young son from theft
Pa. couple sues after police mistake hibiscus for marijuana
Pa. couple sues after police mistake hibiscus for marijuana
Claims now accepted for $586M Western Union fund for fraud victims
Claims now accepted for $586M Western Union fund for fraud victims
VA exploring idea of merging health system with Pentagon
VA exploring idea of merging health system with Pentagon
Warren cops arrest man with gun after traffic stop
Warren cops arrest man with gun after traffic stop
Family says man who shot officer thought it was a break-in
Family says man who shot officer thought it was a break-in
Ex-Homeland Security czar Ridge recovering from heart attack
Ex-Homeland Security czar Ridge recovering from heart attack
Experts brought in after 210,000-gallon oil spill from Keystone pipeline
Experts brought in after 210,000-gallon oil spill from Keystone pipeline
UK agency investigates mid-air collision with casualties
UK agency investigates mid-air collision with casualties
10,744 more Kennedy assassination records released
10,744 more Kennedy assassination records released
Ohio man charged with conspiring to hire a hit man
Ohio man charged with conspiring to hire a hit man
Charges filed against man who sought 'sniper rifle' in Boardman
Charges filed against man who sought 'sniper rifle' in Boardman
Phantom Fireworks announces new contest with the Cavaliers
Phantom Fireworks Announces New Enter to Win Contest with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Franken apologizes after woman says he kissed, groped her
Franken apologizes after woman says he kissed, groped her
Youngstown police find guns, suspected drugs in city homes
Youngstown police find guns, suspected drugs in city homes
Markets Right Now: A weak open for US stock indexes
Markets Right Now: A weak open for US stock indexes
Highlights of House, Senate GOP bills to overhaul tax code
Highlights of House, Senate GOP bills to overhaul tax code
TCI inmate accuses state of religious discrimination
TCI inmate accuses state of religious discrimination
Sutliff Museum in Warren hosts fall open house Saturday
Sutliff Museum in Warren hosts fall open house Saturday
Trump to host NCAA champs, So. Carolina women decline invite
Trump to host NCAA champs, So. Carolina women decline invite
Aaron Hernandez house sells to real-estate investor for $1M
Aaron Hernandez house sells to real-estate investor for $1M
Ohio man gets 20 years for trying to record above showers
Ohio man gets 20 years for trying to record above showers
Selective outrage: Trump criticizes Franken, silent on Moore
Selective outrage: Trump criticizes Franken, silent on Moore
Mugabe makes 1st public appearance amid pressure to exit
Mugabe makes 1st public appearance amid pressure to exit
Notorious Mafia 'boss of bosses' Toto Riina dead at 87
Notorious Mafia 'boss of bosses' Toto Riina dead at 87
MVOC governing board meeting set for Nov. 27 is canceled
MVOC governing board meeting set for Nov. 27 is canceled
20 injured in fire at Pennsylvania senior living community
20 injured in fire at Pennsylvania senior living community
Canfield lays it all on the line
The Cardinals’ offensive linemen have been unsung heroes throughout the season.
Ai-Media celebrates launch of North American operation in Youngstown
On Monday, Ai will celebrate the launch of its Center of Excellence at the Youngstown Business Incubator.
Hiner: Cardinals have been waiting for a chance at Akron SV-SM
This is personal for the Cardinals, who lost to the Irish in a first-round game in 2015.
Conciliator awards Trumbull jail officers pay hikes
With Trumbull County officials and the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association failing to reach an agreement on their own, a conciliator made the decision to award pay raises for 62 corrections officers at the county jail.
SPORTS DIGEST || Four locals among YSU track signees
Four area athletes are among 12 who have signed their National Letters of Intent with Youngstown State’s track and field teams.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL REGIONAL PAIRINGS
All games kick off tonight at 7:30 DIVISION I Region 1: 1 Cle. St. Ignatius (11-1) vs. 3
Girard continues support for Leo family
After officer Justin Leo was killed, Girard Police Department started a memorial fund and local businesses hosted fundraisers.
Browns hope healthy Coleman can heat up offense
Corey Coleman has endured the pain of losing along with his Browns teammates for two months.
Shootings disrupt Showtime series
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK It came as little surprise to producers, but
‘Wonder’ is sweet and soaked in empathy Message movie
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer It’s hard for us cynical souls to walk into a movie advertised with
First Presbyterian Church's free Thanksgiving dinner more than a meal
Thursday’s dinner was the 37th annual holiday meal for the church.
A night of magic, comedy at LaBrae
Staff report WARREN The Youngstown Magic Club will present its annual Night of Comedy And Magic,
Sheriff Greene: Low pay leads to loss of deputies
The sheriff said he also suspects the pay level affects the field of potential deputies who apply for positions.
Niles superintendent asks state for fiscal plan extension
The superintendent wants an extension to Dec. 31 to submit the district’s financial plan.
MCCTC students learn to use life-saving tools
Special tools are used to remove, cut or pry external parts of vehicles open to extract people as quickly and safely as possible
Commissioners OK bond issue to Mercy Health
Allen County will issue bonds, which required Mahoning County approval
Lidl terminates Austintown property purchase
Two properties on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown were the designated site for a new location for the German grocery store chain.
METRO DIGEST || Appreciation for teachers from Goodwill
Appreciation for teachers from Goodwill YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries will show
Valley retailers get ready for Black Friday
Assistant Manager Brandon Wood stocks the shelves with one of the seasons' hot items, a Imaginext Batbox Extreme, Thursday at the Walmart Supercenter in Boardman.
Circle of sexual-misconduct allegations grows to include Franken and Stallone
Associated Press WASHINGTON Minnesota Sen. Al Franken apologized Thursday and faced a likely
Altuve, Stanton MLB’s MVPs
Houston’s Jose Altuve and Miami’s Giancarlo Stanton are baseball’s 2017 MVPs.
THURSDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN Ohio State 82, Texas Southern 64 COLUMBUS Keita Bates-Diop, Jae’Sean Tate and Micah
COLLEGE FOOTBALL roundup
No. 23 South Florida 27, Tulsa 20 TAMPA, FLA. Quinton Flowers threw two touchdown passes and
AROUND THE NHL | Recaps of Thursday’s games
Penguins 3, Senators 1 OTTAWA, ONTARIO Patric Hornqvist and Jake Guentzel each scored in the
ON THE LINKS Thursday’s professional golf results
RSM CLASSIC ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA. Chris Kirk holed an 18-foot putt for eagle on his final hole
Democratic Congressman Ryan picks up Republican challenger
Opinion: Beating an incumbent is hard. Beating U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, an eight-term congressman who runs – and
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Jackson Township trustees, 2 p.m., special meeting, 10613 Mahoning Ave., North
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate is two strokes way from the
Group challenges AMS to promote positivity
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Rachel’s Challenge had a series of presentations on Oct. 12
California rampage puts spotlight on homemade ‘ghost guns’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The gunman who killed his wife and four others in a rampage in
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Airport forum VIENNA The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, 1453 Youngstown-Kingsville Road,
Phone companies get new tools to block spam calls
Associated Press NEW YORK Phone companies will have greater authority to block unwanted calls
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various
GM recalls trucks to fix potential fuel leaks
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling nearly 49,000 trucks worldwide to fix a
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 17
Today is Friday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2017. There are 44 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Spring Awakening,” 7:30 p.m.: The rock musical ($16, $8 for
Accused of smuggling drugs into facility
Accused of smuggling drugs into facility YOUNGSTOWN A Niles woman is accused of supplying the
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Thursday’s game Celtics 92, Warriors 88 BOSTON Kyrie Irving had 11 of his 16
YBI graduates 14 women, 12 businesses through WE Program
The Youngstown Business Incubator’s Women in Entrepreneurship Program graduated 14 women representing 12 businesses
County mulls purchase of new voting machines
Hybrid machines could be in place by May’s primary, officials said
Popular local holiday event celebrates 10th anniversary
The Memories of Christmas Past at the Arms Family Museum event is celebrating its 10th anniversary
Cordray’s Ohio run draws mixed reaction
Associated Press COLUMBUS Federal consumer chief Richard Cordray’s expected entry into the race
Big Ben, Brown lead Steelers to fifth straight win
Ben Roethlisberger completed 30 of 45 passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns.
washington GOP gets House win on taxes, but Senate fate shaky
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Republicans rammed a $1.5 trillion overhaul of business and
Austintown Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for Nov. 20 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will
Figuring out Garoppolo will be key for 49ers in stretch
Figuring out the compensation to acquire Jimmy Garoppolo from New England was only part of the equation for the San Francisco 49ers
mahoning county Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges Thursday:
Devil’s best work
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons The devil sat drunk and giddy in a bar, boasting about his recent
Marcy’s law passed easily, now the hard work begins
Editorial: On Nov. 7, voters in all 88 Ohio counties approved by overwhelming margins a victims’ bill of
Boardman Sports Briefs
District teams announced The Northeast Ohio Golf Coaches Association recently released its 2017
Ground breaks on Fitch athletic complex
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School broke ground on Nov. 8 for the
Austintown Fire Department teaches fire safety to AES students
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown PTA invited the fire department to Austintown
Popular holiday event celebrates 10th anniversary
The Memories of Christmas Past at the Arms Family Museum event is celebrating its 10th anniversary
CVMS presents Supper with Shakespeare
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School’s fifth- and sixth-grade
Poland Community Briefs
Holy Family seniors to meet on Nov. 20 The Holy Family Seniors Group will meet on Nov. 20 at 11:30
JLY hosts first annual meeting
The Junior League of Youngstown hosted its first meeting of the year at Junior Achievement of
CHS students show spirit at pep rally
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Canfield High School wrapped up Spirit Week with
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for Nov. 20 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will
CHC students get Tae Kwon Do lesson
C.H. Campbell Elementary School students learned some important life skills, along with learning Tae Kwon Do from Master Justin Taylor Jr., during gym class the week of Nov. 6. Master Taylor is the owner of the Junior Tae Kwon Do School in Boardman.
Dobbins third grade performs patriotic concert
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The third-graders of Dobbins Elementary School performed a
Boardman athletes sign letters of intent
On the first day of the NCAA early signing period, five Spartan student athletes signed their
BHS’s Emerging Leaders help clean up Youngstown
Boardman High School’s Emerging Leaders club joined with the United Way to “fight blight“ on Sept.
Fitch High School honors vets with lunch
Austintown Fitch High School invited 27 veterans to their school to eat and talk with students on Oct. 25.
Speakers and prizes at Poland Union Elementary
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary welcomed guest speakers to the
Boardman Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be Nov.
POLICE BLOTTER
Nov. 7 Theft: A woman in her 40s reportedly stole three items from Go! Games & Toys in Southern
Holiday event celebrates 10th anniversary
The Memories of Christmas Past at the Arms Family Museum event is celebrating its 10th anniversary
Poland library combines crafting and literacy
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Poland library hosted Listen and Create on Sept. 25 for
Poland library teaches lesson for babies in literacy and sound
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Poland library helped babies discover sounds on Sept.
Local holiday event celebrates 10th anniversary
The Memories of Christmas Past at the Arms Family Museum event is celebrating its 10th anniversary
Boardman Park has a night for mothers and sons
Boardman Park hosted its Mom and Son Date Knight event on Nov. 8 and 9 at the Laricca Family Community Center.
Windsor House has grand opening in Canfield
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Windsor House at Canfield, Mahoning Valley’s newest skilled
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Ohio artist visits BCIS to share inspiring story
Ohio artist Ron Moore Jr. visited Boardman Center Intermediate School on Oct. 11. The Alliance
Fire department visits Stadium Elementary
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Kindergartners at Boardman Stadium Elementary received a
Thursday, November 16 (129 stories)
Keystone pipeline leak discovered on agricultural land, just days before XL decision
Discovery of the leak comes just days before Nebraska regulators are scheduled to announce their decision Monday whether to approve the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline, an expansion that would boost the amount of oil TransCanada is now shipping through the existing line, which is known simply as Keystone.
Conciliator awards pay raises to Trumbull jail officers
With Trumbull County officials and the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association failing to reach an agreement on their own, a conciliator made the decision to award pay raises for 62 corrections officers at the county jail.
Memorial fund for slain officer reaches $7K
Thousands of dollars have been donated to a memorial fund for Girard police officer Justin Leo, who was killed last month in the line of duty.
New Nebo neighborhood sign stolen
A sign welcoming visitors to the Nebo neighborhood on Wetmore Drive in Struthers was stolen just two weeks after it was installed.
Center renamed for longtime community improvement leader
Eugenia C. Atkinson has always preferred to remain in the background as she spent years spearheading numerous community-improvement efforts. But Thursday was different.
Trump reverses ban on importing elephants killed as trophies
Trump reverses ban on importing elephants killed as trophies
Niles superintendent asks state for fiscal plan extension
Niles superintendent asks state for fiscal plan extension
General Motors recalls trucks to fix potential fuel leaks
General Motors recalls trucks to fix potential fuel leaks
Muslim student kicked off Kansas basketball team in anthem flap
Muslim student kicked off Kansas basketball team in anthem flap
Marlins slugger Stanton wins NL MVP, edges Reds' Votto
Marlins slugger Stanton wins NL MVP, edges Reds' Votto
Lehigh University dissolves fraternity for alcohol violations
Lehigh University dissolves fraternity for alcohol violations
2 Ohio men sentenced for killing teen, college instructor
2 Ohio men sentenced for killing teen, college instructor
UPDATE | House OKs GOP tax bill in Trump win; Senate fate less clear
House OKs GOP tax bill in Trump win; Senate fate less clear
New Jersey Sen. Menendez's bribery trial ends in a hung jury
New Jersey Sen. Menendez's bribery trial ends in a hung jury
Ohio Senate passes bill banning abortions for Down syndrome
Ohio Senate passes bill banning abortions for Down syndrome
Lidl makes ‘business decision’ to terminate Austintown property purchase
Lidl makes ‘business decision’ to terminate Austintown property purchase
AAA expects 50 million Americans to travel over Thanksgiving
AAA expects 50 million Americans to travel over Thanksgiving
Report: VA clinic where vet set self on fire was remiss
Report: VA clinic where vet set self on fire was remiss
Radio anchor says Sen. Franken groped, kissed her without consent
Radio anchor says Franken groped, kissed her without consent
Man gets long sentence in slaying of Ohio pizza delivery driver
Man gets long sentence in slaying of Ohio pizza delivery driver
OVI checkpoint set this weekend in Mahoning County
OVI checkpoint set this weekend in Mahoning County
Tito Brown on VTR
Youngstown mayor-elect Jamael Tito Brown joined VTR now to discuss the election and his plans for the city!
Youngstown's big Christmas tree arrives downtown
The city has chosen a blue spruce donated by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bucci, 236 E. Midlothian Blvd., to be its official Christmas tree.
1st woman to hold National Guard’s top enlisted post
1st woman to hold National Guard’s top enlisted post
Divorcees warily eye GOP plan to cut alimony tax deduction
Divorcees warily eye GOP plan to cut alimony tax deduction
Report: Suspected shoplifters used pepper spray and stun gun
Report: Suspected shoplifters used pepper spray and stun gun
US consumer chief’s expected Ohio run draws mixed reaction
US consumer chief’s expected Ohio run draws mixed reaction
GOP, Democratic senators back bill to bolster FBI gun checks
GOP, Democratic senators back bill to bolster FBI gun checks
Police: Officer shot has serious injury, expected to survive
Police: Officer shot has serious injury, expected to survive
Markets Right Now: Stocks jump on strong company earnings
Markets Right Now: Stocks jump on strong company earnings
62 Trumbull County corrections officers get three years of raises
62 Trumbull County corrections officers get three years of raises
Job fair planned today at Metro Assembly
Job fair planned today at Metro Assembly YOUNGSTOWN The Taft Promise Neighborhood Job Fair will
Mom charged with inciting son to rampage at school
The city prosecutor called the case ‘disturbing’.
Internal affairs clears Youngstown officer at Trump rally
A city police officer who was investigated after photos appeared to show him choking a person at a rally for President Donald Trump in July has been cleared of wrongdoing.
Cavs take sting out of Hornets
LeBron James and the Cavaliers made the plays they needed to extend their dominance of the Charlotte Hornets.
Secretary of state tells Mahoning elections board to document error
He wants the board to document how the error occurred and what steps will be taken avoid it again
Estate and family of man who became ill at Trumbull jail and died files lawsuit
The inmate was found unresponsive at the Trumbull County jail, and died a short time later. The lawsuit contends there was a failure to provide proper medical care.
UCLA basketball suspends 3 players after theft in China
Three UCLA basketball players detained for shoplifting at three high-end stores in China publicly apologized Wednesday before coach Steve Alford announced they were being suspended indefinitely.
City officials: Nothing wrong with street signs posted on West Side
The signs were posted in accordance with state law, the city’s deputy director of public works said.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL REGIONAL PAIRINGS
*All games kick off Friday at 7:30 p.m. DIVISION I Region 1: 1 Cle. St. Ignatius (11-1) vs. 3
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ star does Elvis his way
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Brandon Bennett played Elvis Presley
Actors shine in ‘Spring Awakening’
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Spring Awakening,” the musical by
‘Stories and Surprises’ from Warren orchestra
Staff report WARREN The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will present its fall concert, “Stories
‘Justice League’ is a loud and disconnected dud AN AWEFUL SUPER ZERO FLICK
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer It’s hard not to feel a little bad for the DC Comics films at
Youngstown-Warren airport officials courting several replacement airlines
Youngstown-Warren airport officials courting several replacement airlines
Fathers know best on South Range football team
Three starters (four players overall) have dads on the Raiders’ coaching staff.
WWII vet tells Rotary Club about fighting Battle of the Bulge
As he lay in a ditch alone, bleeding from where a piece of shrapnel had torn through his leg, Howard Friend had no way of knowing if help was on the way.
Girard school board hires architect to design performing arts center
The center would be attached to Girard High School
Mahoning budget hearings continue with county preping for revenue loss in 2019
Overall budget numbers represent minor increase from 2017.
Youngstown CityScape announces winners of its beautification awards
The awards were given in three categories
Grant helps Alta families get fresh produce
Candy Binkley and Paulette Hodge show off some locally grown red and green peppers during Alta Head Start's semi-annual farmers' market for their students and their families. A $35,000 grant from the Swanston Foundation enables Alta to offer the fresh produce.
Abundant, but nocturnal, they are difficult to spot The southern flying squirrel
By Amy Reeher Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Reading a book one evening I felt a presence
Enjoy the bulb clearance
Enjoy the bulb clearance You can plant bulbs until the ground is frozen. Some bulbs may not do as
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Regional Economic Development Committee, 10 a.m., 10th floor, Suite 1000, City
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-308-6599 Thu: Liam Jones, 7 p.m. Sat:
Long live Cedars, the legacy of the late Tommy Simon
It would be hard to find a bar owner who has touched as many lives as Tommy Simon. He took over
Are you giving thanks?
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons As far as Thanksgiving songs are concerned, “Over the River and
Jawing Jag: Gipson’s verbal volleys fuel Sunday’s matchup
Jacksonville safety Tashaun Gipson has provided bulletin-board material for the Browns.
“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): In the fall finale, a hacker compromises the
“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): In the fall finale, a hacker compromises the hospital’s computer
Red, white, blue – still pumpkins
Q. Is there a Cinderella pumpkin for real? Michelle from Campbell A. The answer is yes. The
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Flying HIGH YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
Silence from Trump as Moore-Alabama storm grows
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump kept resolutely quiet and out of the fight
SPORTS DIGEST ||
Pitt outlasts UC Santa Barbara for first win PITTSBURGH Ryan Luther had 13 points, including
Ohio calls off execution after failing to find inmate’s vein
Associated Press LUCASVILLE, Ohio Ohio called off the execution of an ailing 69-year-old killer
Delta Kappa Gamma member shares about overseas visit
Delta Kappa Gamma member shares about overseas visit
Ward Bakery Building artists will open studios
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Area Artists will open their studios this weekend and next to
‘Where’s Rudolph?’ at Stage Left
‘Where’s Rudolph?’ at Stage Left Stage Left Youth Players will present its original one-act
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jasmine Palmer and Dustin Martin, Youngstown, girl, Nov.
1st GOP senator opposes tax bill in early sign of problems
Associated Press WASHINGTON Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson on Wednesday became the first Republican
See Ohio's 125 historic covered bridges
It may surprise you (it sure did me) to know there are 125 historic wooden covered bridges in Ohio.
Auditions
Auditions Actors “Mangia,SDRq to be presented by Top Hat Productions in February, will take
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Justice League (PG-13) Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by
Angels of Easter Seals plan holiday event
Staff report Boardman Angels of Easter Seals will host its annual Holiday Brunch and Sweet
Health care mandate repeal would remake consumer market
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions are expected to forgo coverage if Congress repeals the
Clean those tools
Clean those tools Yes, it’s important. You spend good money on your gardening tools. Take a few
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
Fall open house at Sutliff Museum
Staff report WARREN The Sutliff Museum will have its annual fall open house Saturday from 1 to
Julia Roberts: ‘Wonder’ is positively powerful
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON “Wonder” could have been designed as an antidote to
Ezra Miller adds flash to DC Comics film
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Ezra Miller brings an electric energy to the superhero
‘Christmas Past’ exhibit to open with food drive
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The “Memories of Christmas Past” exhibition opens Saturday at the Arms
Lost mail leads to dismissal of charges in OD death
Associated Press AKRON An Ohio judge has dismissed charges in a fentanyl overdose death after
SPROUT CLUB
SPROUT CLUB When: Today, 1 to 2 p.m. What: Join the Sprout Club to learn about the amazing world
Down syndrome abortion ban clears GOP-led Ohio Senate
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate has approved a bill banning abortions based on a
Trump likely to change watchdog agency as Cordray leaves
Associated Press NEW YORK Richard Cordray, the aggressive first director of the Consumer
Steelers are streaking but, Titans look to make statement
The Steelers host the Tennessee Titans tonight.
Council recommends city manager candidate
The search committee was tasked with finding a candidate to fill current Manager Joe Warino’s position
GM claims next-gen electric cars will cost less, go farther
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT General Motors is telling investors its next generation
Knicks 106, Jazz 101
Knicks 106, Jazz 101 NEW YORK Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 26 points, including a key 3-pointer with
WEDNESDAY’S TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 9 North Carolina 93, Bucknell 81 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Luke Maye scored 20 points and No.
METRO DIGEST || Shooting death Wednesday night
Shooting death YOUNGSTOWN Police said a man found shot to death Wednesday nighton the South Side
Cuyahoga County Officials mull plate scanners to find crime-linked cars
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Ohio county that includes Cleveland is considering installing
Trump: China agrees N. Korea nuclear-weapon freeze not enough
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. and China agree
Judge denies motion to reduce bond in Austintown bar shooting case
Man shot at ex-wife in crowded bar, prosecutors say
Thousands mourn 8 members of family killed in Texas
Associated Press SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas Three thousand people Wednesday mourned eight
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
US stocks decline for a 2nd-straight day; oil falls
Associated Press Technology companies led U.S. stocks lower Wednesday, giving the market its
Pastors indicted on charges involving child-sex trafficking
Pastors indicted on charges involving child-sex trafficking TOLEDO A third Ohio pastor has
Rise in hate crimes in US last year is not surprising
Editorial: We don’t expect Presi- dent Donald J. Trump to take responsibility for the spike in hate crimes,
America Makes hosts largest members meeting yet
Largest gathering of members since the inception of America Makes in 2012
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brandon O’Keith-Rivers, 31, of Campbell, and Solomon
METRO DIGEST || Infante trial is moved
Infante trial is moved WARREN Though the news media was not able to cover Wednesday’s telephone
sNCAA FOOTBALL roundup
EASTERN MICHIGAN 27, MIAMI (OHIO) 24 Roback throws two TD passes for Eagles OXFORD Brogan
Republicans now believe Moore’s accusers, but they didn’t Trump’s
Opinion: WASHINGTON Question for Republicans: If you believe the women now, why didn’t you believe the
NFL roundup
BUFFALO BILLS Tyrod Taylor benched in favor of rookie QB ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Tyrod Taylor has
AROUND THE NHL Wednesday’s games
Blackhawks 6, Rangers 3 CHICAGO Artem Anisimov scored three times in the third period against
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State orders review after Mahoning County's ballot-counting error
After a mistake led to the double counting of more than 6,000 early-vote ballots, the Ohio secretary of state is ordering the Mahoning County Board of Elections to “conduct a formal internal review” of what went wrong.
Youngstown cop cleared of excessive force allegation
A city police officer who was investigated after photos appeared to show him choking a person at a rally for President Donald Trump in July has been cleared of wrongdoing.
Man found shot to death tonight on East Pasedena
Police said a man found shot to death tonight on the South Side is the city’s 21st homicide victim of the year.
Battle of the Bulge vet gives Youngstown Rotary first-hand account
As he lay in a ditch alone, bleeding from where a piece of shrapnel had torn through his leg, Howard Friend had no way of knowing if help was on the way.
Estate, wife of inmate found dead in Trumbull jail suing county
The estate and wife of an inmate who was found unresponsive while incarcerated at the Trumbull County jail, and died a short time later, has filed a lawsuit, saying there was a failure to provide proper medical care.
Five year strategic plan for Lowellville School District
Five year strategic plan for Lowellville School District
Trump: China agrees NKorea nuclear weapon freeze not enough
Trump: China agrees NKorea nuclear weapon freeze not enough
Indians ace Kluber wins second Cy Young Award
Kluber led the majors with a 2.25 ERA and his 18 wins tied for the most in baseball.
Youngstown-Warren airport officials courting several replacement airlines
Youngstown-Warren airport officials courting several replacement airlines
Cowboys’ Elliott drops appeal, will serve rest of 6-game ban
Cowboys’ Elliott drops appeal, will serve rest of 6-game ban
Dobbins Elementary has book fair Thursday at Barnes & Noble
Dobbins Elementary has book fair Thursday at Barnes & Noble
'God is so good' says man freed after 5 decades in prison
'God is so good' says man freed after 5 decades in prison
Infante public corruption trial moved back to Feb. 26
Infante public corruption trial moved back to Feb. 26
Despite 7 women's statements, Bush unlikely to be prosecuted
Despite 7 women's statements, Bush unlikely to be prosecuted
Ohio Secretary of State: Explanation needed on Mahoning County ballot error
Ohio Secretary of State: Explanation needed on Mahoning County ballot error
CFPB Director Cordray, who sparred with GOP, to resign
CFPB Director Cordray, who sparred with GOP, to resign
Minnesota loses bid for 1st world's fair in US since 1984
Minnesota loses bid for 1st world's fair in US since 1984
Ohio man dead, woman hospitalized after touching power line
Ohio man dead, woman hospitalized after touching power line
'Obamacare' sign-ups 45 percent ahead of last year's pace
'Obamacare' sign-ups 45 percent ahead of last year's pace
Judge refuses to lower bond in Austintown bar shooting case
Judge refuses to lower bond in Austintown bar shooting case
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree: Youngstown tree coming Thursday
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree: Youngstown tree coming Thursday
Aspiring actress sues Harvey Weinstein, former company
Aspiring actress sues Harvey Weinstein, former company
Ohio calls off execution after failing to find inmate's vein
Ohio calls off execution after failing to find inmate's vein
Boardman High School's fall musical 'The Wedding Singer' opens Thursday
Boardman High School's fall musical 'The Wedding Singer' opens Thursday
Reminder: Job fair is Thursday at Metro Assembly Church
Reminder: Job fair is Thursday at Metro Assembly Church
3 Ohio pastors indicted on child sex-trafficking conspiracy
3 Ohio pastors indicted on child sex-trafficking conspiracy
2nd Ohio state lawmaker resigns over inappropriate behavior
2nd Ohio state lawmaker resigns over inappropriate behavior
Youngstown cop cleared of wrongdoing during Trump visit
Youngstown cop cleared of wrongdoing during Trump visit
Dangerous Hawaii psychiatric patient flew to California
Dangerous Hawaii psychiatric patient flew to California
Police: ’Miracle’ more weren’t shot by rifle-toting man
Police: ’Miracle’ more weren’t shot by rifle-toting man
Area Goodwill stores helping teachers for the holidays
Area Goodwill stories helping teachers for the holidays
Youngstown CityScape announces winners of its beautification awards
Youngstown CityScape announces winners of its beautification awards
President Trump returns to GOP panic. Will he try to push Moore out?
President Trump returns to GOP panic. Will he try to push Moore out?
Markets Right Now: Tech, banks lead early losses for stocks
Markets Right Now: Tech, banks lead early losses for stocks
Cuyahoga County mulls plate scanners to find crime-linked cars
Cuyahoga County mulls plate scanners to find crime-linked cars
Airbus to sell 430 planes to Phoenix-based Indigo for $49.5B
Airbus to sell 430 planes to Phoenix-based Indigo for $49.5B
Trumbull prosecutor opposes parole for 2 convicted of 1988 murder, wants lie detector tests
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins, who will travel to Columbus today to oppose parole for two Trumbull County men convicted of a 1988 Weathersfield Township murder, has proposed a novel idea to the Ohio Parole Board.
Boardman man named state’s Young Dem of Year
The Mahoning County Democratic Party chairman called him his ‘right arm this last election’.
YSU to close out season against Missouri State
Hunter Wells will have the chance to bring his football career full circle on Saturday.
Poland grad shares real-life “Wonder” experience
The Poland students are learning an anti-bullying lesson from “Wonder” book.
Turnovers sap YSU women’s momentum
Indiya Benjamin went over 1,000 points for her career in the Penguins’ loss.
Warren man could get 400 years in prison in rape case
Keion L. Stella, 35, of Dunstan Drive Northwest, is now being held on $1 million bond on Trumbull County charges and $500,000 bond in Mahoning County for crimes authorities say he committed over four days last month, including 22 rapes against three females while holding a gun.
Eighth-grade fun at Ursuline High
More than 100 students from 12 elementary schools attended the Ursuline High School’s Eighth-Grade Day.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL REGIONAL PAIRINGS
*All games kick off Friday at 7:30 p.m. DIVISION I Region 1: 1 Cle. St. Ignatius (11-1) vs. 3
Where to find positive tweets
It’s easy to get sucked into the negativity of social media. But for every negative post, there’s
DC Comics ready to release a retooled ‘Justice League’ Lighten up, Batman
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Peace never reigns in the pages of DC Comics. There’s
YSU professor’s husband asks for revocation of no-contact order
In October, Christopher Barzak’s husband said Barzak punched him twice.
Man pleads guilty to rape, sexual battery of juveniles
Prosecutors will recommend 25-year sentence for the Youngstown man.
Doctor who was gunned died in surgery, police say
He was a graduate of YSU and Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Positive behaviors earn prizes in Y'town schools
Jenna Kent, center,William Holmes McGuffey Elementary second-grader, shows off her Y-Bucks with school counselors Danielle Mordocco, left, and Lindsay DeVecchio. The Y-Bucks are earned by Youngstown elementary students for showing responsibility and leadership.
Twins’ Molitor, Diamondbacks’ Lovullo MLB Managers of Year
Paul Molitor and Torey Lovullo both presided over turnaround seasons.
The top albums on the iTunes music chart for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top albums on the iTunes music chart for the most recent one-week sales period: v “The Thrill
Crosby ends drought, assists on winning goal
Sidney Crosby ended a long goal drought and assisted on Conor Sheary’s game-winner.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Vehicle sales up YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley automakers sold 380 more new and used vehicles in
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 15
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2017. There are 46 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Beaver Township man charged with indecent exposure
A township man is accused of exposing himself to a Vindicator paper carrier.
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: SCRIPTURES You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on
southern ohio correctional facility Court won’t stop execution of sick inmate who needs pillow
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio prepared Tuesday to execute a sick inmate who will be provided a
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Tradition meets technology Whistle & Keg
A vintage steam whistle and signage from Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. are on display, as is one of the most modern tap systems in Ohio.
Judge weighs sorority sisters’ dispute over dog
Judge weighs sorority sisters’ dispute over dog COLUMBUS A federal judge is deciding whether a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 6:30 p.m., high-school building, 13910 Mahoning
Timeless classic holiday courses
Family Features When the holidays come around and you’re looking for a menu to please your guests,
Detained UCLA players on way home
3 face discipline from school after scandal in China Associated Press LOS ANGELES Three UCLA
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games
Akron 37, Ohio 34 AKRON Kato Nelson was 22-of-38 passing for 322 yards and four touchdowns with
‘48 Hours’ interviews
‘48 Hours’ interviews WARREN Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins and others were
Postal Service: Red ink for 11th year as mail slumps
Associated Press WASHINGTON The beleaguered U.S. Postal Service reported a financial loss
San Francisco utility sued for negligence in wildfires
Associated Press BURLINGAME, Calif. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. was blamed in three lawsuits
Man gets three years for trafficking drugs
Louis Allen trafficked heroin and other drugs on at least three occasions, prosecutors said
Valley’s food bank grows, as does need to help ease hunger in our community
Editorial: Completion this month of a 2,000-square-foot addition to the warehouse of Second Harvest Food Bank
Holiday flavor with pecans
Family Features The holiday season is ripe with opportunities to gather around the table with
Group unveils its worst-toys list
Associated Press BOSTON Fidget spinners, a plastic Wonder Woman battle sword and a remote-
Sessions denies lying on Russia, pleads hazy memory
Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday displayed a hazy memory of
Washington GOP ups pressure on Alabama GOP about Moore
Associated Press WASHINGTON Washington Republicans tightened pressure Tuesday on Alabama’s GOP
YSU grad to receive prestigious military award
John M. MacIntosh Jr. is a 1965 YSU grad and Vietnam veteran
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Tuesday’s games Celtics 109, Nets 102 NEW YORK Kyrie Irving returned to the
Energy leads modest slide in US stocks
Associated Press Energy companies led U.S. stocks modestly lower Tuesday, erasing the small gains
Trump in Asia: A break from past, but few solid results
Associated Press President Donald Trump declared his first Asian tour “tremendously successful” as
NFL news & notes
GIANTS John Greco signs with New York Giants Former Cleveland Browns guard John Greco signed a
Iran to probe state-built homes destroyed by deadly quake
Associated Press SARPOL-E-ZAHAB, Iran Iranian President Hassan Rouhani launched an investigation
TUESDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES
Blue Jackets 2, Canadiens 1 OT MONTREAL Zach Werenski scored 1:09 into overtime, lifting the
Police find shell casings
Police find shell casings YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating after finding 39 shell casings
Opioid addiction treatments face off in US trial
Associated Press CHICAGO The first U.S. study to compare two treatments for opioid addiction
TUESDAY’S TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
MEN’S No. 1 Duke 88, No. 2 Michigan State 81 CHICAGO Grayson Allen — Duke’s lone senior —
BBB talks trust at annual meeting
About 90 representatives from area businesses gathered at the Avalon Inn for the Better Business Bureau of Columbiana, Mahoning & Trumbull counties annual meeting.
Boardman man apprehended by citizens twice Saturday at Niles Applebee’s
Boardman man apprehended by citizens twice Saturday at Niles Applebee’s
Not all sexual sins are criminal
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel Syndication It’s getting to where you can’t keep track of the
Veterans Day by numbers
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Editor’s Note: This column was originally distributed in 2015.
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Boardman man named Ohio Young Dem of the Year
Christopher Anderson of Boardman, Mahoning County Democratic Party’s executive director for political affairs, won the state’s Young Democrat of the Year Award.
Watkins wants lie-detector tests given before Badilo, McClure paroled
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins, who will travel to Columbus today to oppose parole for two Trumbull County men convicted of a 1988 Weathersfield Township murder, has proposed a novel idea to the Ohio Parole Board.
Warren man charged with 22 rapes of 3 women
Keion L. Stella, 35, of Dunstan Drive Northwest, is now being held on $1 million bond on Trumbull County charges and $500,000 bond in Mahoning County for crimes authorities say he committed over four days last month, including 22 rapes against three females while holding a gun.
Poland students experience a 'Wonder' of their own
Fifth-through-eighth-grade Poland students have been reading the book in class. Teachers and guidance counselors are using the book to combat bullying.
Jerrod Calhoun collects first win at YSU
Youngstown State — and coach Jerrod Calhoun — picked up their first win Tuesday night.
Senate GOP intent on scrapping health mandate in tax bill
Senate GOP intent on scrapping health mandate in tax bill
West Branch students showcase technology research Wednesday
West Branch students showcase technology research Wednesday
Keion Stella jailed on $1.5M bond for rapes in both Trumbull, Mahoning counties
Keion Stella jailed on $1M bond for rapes in both Trumbull, Mahoning counties
3 UCLA players face punishment at home after China incident
3 UCLA players face punishment at home after China incident
Military outside Zimbabwe capital after army chief's threat
Military outside Zimbabwe capital after army chief's threat
Most Cleveland police have done new use-of-force training
Most Cleveland police have done new use-of-force training
Lawsuit seeks to stop work on gas pipeline in Ohio, Michigan
Lawsuit seeks to stop work on gas pipeline in Ohio, Michigan
Second person charged with shootout Saturday at South Side bar
Second person charged with shootout Saturday at South Side bar
Fla. police hunt house by house for killer after 4th slaying
Fla. police hunt house by house for killer after 4th slaying
AG Sessions defends himself to Congress, says he never lied
Sessions defends himself to Congress, says he never lied
Youngstown police find 39 shell casings after South Side shooting
Youngstown police find 39 shell casings after South Side shooting
Boardman police arrest suspect in business break-in
Boardman police arrest suspect in business break-in
Hubbard man faces charges after passing out and causing accident
Hubbard man faces charges after passing out and causing accident
Treasury chief Mnuchin takes pitch for GOP tax plan to Ohio
Treasury chief Mnuchin takes pitch for GOP tax plan to Ohio
Markets Right Now: US stocks open lower on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: US stocks open lower on Wall Street
CBS show '48 Hours' will focus on Hoerig murder case in Trumbull County
CBS show '48 Hours' will focus on Hoerig murder case in Trumbull County
US producer prices rise 0.4 in October on higher food prices
US producer prices rise 0.4 in October on higher food prices
YBI chosen as first US site for new additive technology
A connection that began in Israel has led Youngstown to be selected as the first U.S. city to house a transformative piece of additive manufacturing equipment.
Drummond sets hometown show
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN Fresh off his appearance on NBC’s “The Voice,”
Lots of gunfire Sunday night in Warren, but nobody injured
Lots of gunfire Sunday night in Warren, but nobody injured
Operation Christmas Child seeks to give 12 million gift-filled shoeboxes
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child goes through Nov. 20.
James, Korver ignite furious Cavaliers’ comeback against Knicks
LeBron James had 23 points and 12 assists, Kyle Korver scored 19 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter.
Boy, 2, hospitalized for possible overdose
Boy, 2, hospitalized for possible overdose AUSTINTOWN A 2-year-old boy was taken into police
Bill would raise taxes on 13.8 million households
Associated Press WASHINGTON Promoted as needed relief for the middle class, the Senate
New initiative Opioid Network lobbies legislators
Opioid Network brings together community organizing groups from across the country
Lawmaker aims to cut suspensions for students
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio lawmaker wants to make changes to reduce the number of young
Bill Gates gives $50M to combat Alzheimer’s
Associated Press SEATTLE Bill Gates says he’s giving $50 million to help fight Alzheimer’s
Man who sought “sniper rifle” likely to lose residency, attorney said
ATF alerted when man requested “sniper rifle” at Boardman store
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, 6 p.m., school auditorium, 614 Bedford Road SE.
‘Hannity’ fans smash Keurigs over pulled ads
Associated Press NEW YORK Supporters of conservative host Sean Hannity’s Fox News Channel show
Walk-in flu-shot clinic
Walk-in flu-shot clinic AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health, 50 Westchester
Don LoGiudice of Boardman tells staffers for Sen. Todd Young of Indiana the story of losing his son,
Don LoGiudice of Boardman tells staffers for Sen. Todd Young of Indiana the story of losing his son,
Boy with rare disease gets ... New skin with gene therapy
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer LONDON Doctors treating a critically ill boy with a
‘All are welcome’ triggers flare-up
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons HARTFORD, Conn. Driving out of town on Albany Avenue, I was
Struthers Elementary to host learning night
Struthers Elementary to host learning night STRUTHERS Struthers Elementary School will host a
Can vinegar reduce acid reflux?
Can vinegar reduce acid reflux? Q. I was listening to your radio show and heard you wondering
Congemi helps make football safer
Mooney grad Dean Congemi is with a firm that designed a cutting-edge football helmet.
Higher oil prices not causing concern
Associated Press Oil prices have jumped by about one-third since the summer on signs of stronger
Trump’s judicial choices predominantly white men
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is nominating white men to America’s federal
Appeals court upholds Trumbull judge’s right to comment on opiate crisis
Appeals court upholds Trumbull judge’s right to comment on opiate crisis
State medical board to consider disciplinary action against Dr. Yurich
Board could fine Yurich and revoke or suspend his medical license
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE MONDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $28,500 - 2 yo, 5 1/2F, MSW 2B Laissez
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Talent recruitment, relocation guide CLEVELAND Team NEO and City Visitor Communications have
AROUND THE NHL Monday’s games
Hurricanes 5, Stars 1 RALEIGH, N.C. Teuvo Teravainen had a natural hat trick in the third period
2018 county budget requests in line with 2017 numbers
County officials prepare for loss of MCO-tax revenue in 2019
Jackson willingly taking hits for record
Hue Jackson might want to borrow DeShone Kizer’s flak jacket.
Death toll rises to at least 430 in Iran-Iraq border quake
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Rescuers dug with their bare hands Monday through the debris of
Live music performances on TV shows this week include:
Live music performances on TV shows this week include: v Tove Lo: Tonight on “Tonight Show
Supreme Court to hear more cases on free speech
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court will hear a free-speech challenge to a California
RECAPS OF MONDAY’S TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 6 Wichita St. 81, College of Charleston 63 WICHITA, KAN. Senior center Shaquille
Another woman accuses Moore of assault
Associated Press WASHINGTON A second woman emerged Monday to accuse Roy Moore of sexually
Liberty trustees will wait on borrowing money for township operations
Police chief criticizes fiscal officer’s position
Second Harvest adds food pantry expansion
Second Harvest Food Bank built a 2,000 square foot facility to meet a greater need for food in the Valley
How to pack a shoebox
How to pack a shoebox Find a shoebox. Decide whether to pack a box for a boy or girl and pick an
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Local 47-plus team — is looking for players for the upcoming 2018 season. Call
Youngstown Symphony presents Nouveau Beaujolais
Staff Report Youngstown The Youngstown Symphony Society will host Nouveau Beaujolais at 6 p.m.
Inmate will get pillow to help him breathe during execution
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio will provide a wedge-shaped pillow to help a condemned inmate
Parole board denies release of men convicted in 1979 killing
David Jacobs and Charles Teague killed YSU student found in Mill Creek Park
MONDAY’s OTHER NBA GAMES
Bucks 110, Grizzlies 103 MILWAUKEE Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and nine rebounds to lead
More Centofanti Symposium speakers
Youngstown State University’s Centofanti Symposium will continue to bring internationally-known speakers to campus thanks to a $500,000 gift
Nuisance property
Nuisance property AUSTINTOWN Township trustees have declared an addiction recovery center a
LeBron: Smith comments shot at Phil Jackson, not Ntilikina
LeBron James says his belief that the Knicks should have drafted Dennis Smith Jr. wasn’t meant to slight Frank Ntilikina.
Newton’s 4 TD passes lead Carolina in rout
Cam Newton threw for 254 yards and four touchdowns and rookie Christian McCaffrey scored TDs rushing and receiving.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Regional pairings
DIVISION I Region 1: 1 Cle. St. Ignatius (11-1) vs. 3 Mentor (11-1) at Bedford Bearcat Stadium
SPORTS digest
Chuck Haskell to host MMA show at St. Lucy CAMPBELL Chuck Haskell and Steel Valley Promotions
Struthers Class of 1952 members attend 65th reunion
Struthers Class of 1952 members attend 65th reunion
Big Pharma frightens Ohioans into voting against self-interest
Editorial: Let’s get something straight: The behemoth pharmaceutical industry did not spend more than $77
Four area police departments receive awards from AAA
Four area police departments receive awards from AAA
Trump’s son releases WikiLeaks messages
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s oldest son on Monday released a series of
Trump praises Philippine president
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines Winding down his visit to Asia, President Donald Trump
Year after his stunning victory, Trump continues to roil waters
Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication When President Donald J. Trump sent out a
Monday, November 13 (92 stories)
Shooting in hospital parking lot leaves 2 dead in Massillon
Shooting in hospital parking lot leaves 2 dead in Massillon
Trump Jr. messaged with WikiLeaks during, after campaign
Trump Jr. messaged with WikiLeaks during, after campaign
Opioid Network brings together community organizing groups from across the country
Opioid Network brings together community organizing groups from across the country
YSU assistant basketball coach suspended for four games
Penguins assistant coach Paul Molinari is suspended for four games
Half of US adults have high blood pressure in new guidelines
Half of US adults have high blood pressure in new guidelines
Pa. man, 81, placed on probation after plea in school threat
Pa. man, 81, placed on probation after plea in school threat
New accuser claims sexual assault by Moore in 1970s
New accuser claims sexual assault by Moore in 1970s
Youngstown prosecutors sends gun charges pending against two men to feds
Youngstown prosecutors sends gun charges pending against two men to feds
Ohio inmate will get pillow to help him breathe during execution
Ohio inmate will get pillow to help him breathe during execution
Video recovered, 10 more charged in Penn State frat death
Video recovered, 10 more charged in Penn State frat death
Ohio lawmaker aims to cut young students’ school suspensions
Ohio lawmaker aims to cut young students’ school suspensions
Last document signed by JFK in White House up for sale
Last document signed by JFK in White House up for sale
Bill Gates gives $50 million to combat Alzheimer’s
Bill Gates gives $50 million to combat Alzheimer’s
Israeli senior lecturer gives presentation Tuesday at YSU's Kilcawley Center
Israeli senior lecturer gives presentation Tuesday at YSU's Kilcawley Center
Mahoning County budget hearings underway, requests total $67M
Mahoning County budget hearings underway, requests total $67M
Federal appellate court revives Ohio lawsuit alleging blind voter discrimination
Court revives Ohio lawsuit alleging blind voter discrimination
Austintown police investigating child's suspected overdose
Austintown police investigating child's suspected overdose
Warren police investigating beating, robbery of man
Warren police investigating beating, robbery of man
Cleveland-area man gets long prison term for rape of Trumbull County girl
Cleveland-area man gets long prison term for rape of Trumbull County girl
Trump barges into tax debate, seeks deeper cut for wealthy
Trump barges into tax debate, seeks deeper cut for wealthy
Hate crimes rose for 2nd year in a row in 2016, FBI reports
Hate crimes rose for 2nd year in a row in 2016, FBI reports
OVI sobriety checkpoints to be set up this weekend in Mahoning County
OVI checkpoints to be set up this weekend in Mahoning County
Phoenix Road in Howland closed until Tuesday night for waterline relocation
Phoenix Road in Howland closed until Tuesday night for waterline relocation
Youngstown cops ID woman charged with stabbing on South Side
Youngstown cops ID woman charged with stabbing on South Side
YSU receives $500K gift from Centofanti foundation
YSU receives $500K gift from Centofanti foundation
Murder suspect accepts plea bargain, gets nine years in prison
Murder suspect accepts plea bargain, gets nine years in prison
Trumbull County road closed beginning Wednesday for culvert replacement
Trumbull County road closed beginning Wednesday for culvert replacement
Warren police find shell casings not far from high school
Warren police find shell casings not far from high school
Youngstown police arrest suspect in South Side bar shooting
Youngstown police arrest suspect in South Side bar shooting
State medical board to consider disciplinary action against Dr. Yurich of Poland
State medical board to consider disciplinary action against Dr. Yurich of Poland
President Trump names his selection for HHS secretary
President Trump names his selection for HHS secretary
Two arrested in theft of cash box from West Side church
Two arrested in theft of cash box from West Side Church
Powerful earthquake on Iran-Iraq border kills more than 400
Powerful earthquake on Iran-Iraq border kills over 400
Police: 3 stabbed at a home; 18-year-old suspect in custody
Police: 3 stabbed at a home; 18-year-old suspect in custody
Suit: Hospital wrongly released man hours before 3 slayings
Suit: Hospital wrongly released man hours before 3 slayings
Trump does not publicly rebuke Duterte for drug war killings
Trump does not publicly rebuke Duterte for drug war killings
worth a look
CRAFT SHOWS Mahoning Valley Historical Society is hosting the second annual Christmas Marketplace
Valley locals in D.C. to lobby against cuts to addiction treatment programs
Valley locals in D.C. to lobby against cuts to addiction treatment programs.
Clarion University hosts Seifert Series
Clarion University hosts Seifert Series CLARION, PA. Clarion University’s Seifert Cultural
All-Northeast Inland District high school football teams
As selected by a media panel from the district. DIVISION I FIRST TEAM Offense Ends—Brandon
Valley museums get into the holiday spirit
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Stefanie Morgan has been to the Butler Institute of
New mayor, two new council members join Canfield government
Richard Duffett won the race for mayor, and Christine Lucarell-Oliver and Bruce Neff were elected to two of four open seats on city council.
MCCTC’s The Bistro reopens for fall and winter hours
The Bistro, a restaurant at Mahoning County Career & Technical Center, has opened for lunch hours once again.
“Memories of Christmas Past” opens Saturday
Yearly visitors to “Memories of Christmas Past” at the Arms Family Museum will see the peacock, the snowmen building and the storefront decor come back this year.
City police arrest woman in stabbing
City police arrest woman in stabbing YOUNGSTOWN City police arrested a Willis Avenue woman
AROUND THE NBA | Sunday’s games
Celtics 95, Raptors 94 BOSTON Al Horford had 21 points in his return from a two-game absence for
RECAPS OF SUNDAY’s OTHER GAMES
NFC 49ers 31, Giants 21 SANTA CLARA, CALIF. C.J. Beathard threw for 288 yards and two
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
New board must resolve old challenges in A’town
Editorial: Even the most wishful thinkers and eternal optimists would have had a hard time making the case that
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 13
Today is Monday, Nov. 13, the 317th day of 2017. There are 48 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Study: Women less likely to get CPR from bystanders
Associated Press ANAHEIM, CALIF. Women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander and
Town has 1st service since church attack
Town has 1st service since church attack SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas Hundreds of mourners crowded
Kasich calls for new discussion on guns to stem violence
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio Gov. John Kasich says gun owners and backers of gun-control
Putin manipulating Trump with flattery, ex-CIA director suggests
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines A day after being criticized by President Donald Trump, a
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-over-par 74 in round
Watch out for ticks, Ohio agencies warn
Watch out for ticks, Ohio agencies warn COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio
Toledo hopes conduct pact with police will serve as model
Associated Press TOLEDO A coalition representing minority groups in Ohio’s fourth-largest city
washington House, Senate at odds over tax reform
Associated Press WASHINGTON The chairman of the House’s tax-writing committee said Sunday he’s
SUNDAY AROUND THE NHL
Devils 7, Blackhawks 5 CHICAGO Miles Wood had three goals for his first career hat trick and
ON THE LINKS | Sunday’s professional golf results
OHL CLASSIC PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Patton Kizzire won his first PGA Tour title by beating
SPORTS digest
Hall’s hat trick leads Phantoms to sweep MUSKEGON, MICH. The first USHL hat trick for Curtis
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Youngstown Human Relations Commission, 10 a.m., regular meeting, sixth floor,
US carries out 3 drone strikes against extremists
Associated Press MOGADISHU, SOMALIA U.S. forces say they have carried out three drone strikes
Lebanon PM: I’ll be back to seek settlement
Associated Press BEIRUT In his first TV interview since he announced his surprise resignation
Newspaper tallies 33,293 dead migrants
Associated Press BERLIN A German newspaper has published a list of 33,293 people it says died
Quake kills at least 140, injures 860, Iranians say
Associated Press TEHRAN, IRAN A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit the region along the
TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Sunday’s men’s games
No. 3 Arizona 103, Maryland-Baltimore 78 TUCSON, ARIZ. Allonzo Trier scored 30 points and No. 3
‘Thor’ tops ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ and ‘Orient Express’ at box
‘Thor’ tops ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ and ‘Orient Express’ at box office LOS ANGELES The God of Thunder
Mueller is just following the path taken by other special prosecutorsSFlb
Opinion: By Byron York Andrews McMeel Syndication Do you think Tony Podesta, the longtime Washington
Gun control should be easy
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Before the gun lobby or its sycophants in Congress bring out their
Sunday, November 12 (103 stories)
Gunfire rocks Northeast Warren neighborhood tonight
Reports say at least 20 shots were fired, but no one appears to be injured
Hundreds of children get head start into holidays at Butler art museum
Children and adults alike said they enjoyed the second annual event
Toledo officials hope other cities adopt its police-community contract
The agreement is designed to lessen tensions between police and city residents
10th 'Memories of Christmas Past' set to open at Youngstown museum on Saturday
This year's exhibition will feature fan favorites from the past decade.
Prominent African-American poet to read at YWCA in Youngstown this week
Remeca L. Bingham is director of writing and faculty development at Old Dominion University
Youngstown police arrest woman in stabbing of man at her South Side home
The suspected assailant said she is nine months pregnant
Allegations of Moore's sexual assault roils nation's Evangelical Christian community
Some stand by him; some urge him to drop out of the U.S. Senate race
'Thor' holds tight to No. 1 spot at box office this weekend, but sluggish cinema year continues
'Daddy's Home 2' and 'Murder on the Orient Express' ranked second and third respectively
Steelers rebound from 17-3 deficit to beat Colts in Indianapolis
Pittsburgh improves to 7-2 on the season and has now won four consecutive games
CAMPAIGH 2018: GOP Senate candidate in Ohio stays mum on Alabama's Moore
Frontrunner Josh Mandel did not respond to numerous opportunities to comment on the GOP Senate candidate from Alabama embroiled in a sex scandal
Women less likely to get CPR in public, more likely to die
Researchers suggest many factors may play into the disparity.
Gov. Kasich offers prescription to reduce gun violence in America
On a national Sunday talk show, Ohio's chief executive said both sides of the gun debate must find common ground
UPDATE: Kizer returns, but Browns still blow it, losing to Detroit 38-24
The team remains 9-0, winless on the season.
Canfield government gets three fresh faces in January
A new mayor and two new council members were elected in Tuesday's election
Trump tries to 'delegitimize' US intelligence agencies, former CIA chief says today
The president tried to have it both ways this weekend regarding Russian meddling in the 2016 election
Cleveland Browns quarterback knocked out of game
The winless Browns were tied in the fourth quarter of today's game against Detroit.
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant on
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Gathering Place will host an event at 11 a.m. Monday at Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St.,
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Johnny Appleseed Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. There will be a speaker from Second
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC groups
WEDNESDAY Sunrise Chapter Eastern Star will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Masonic Complex for a
To end world hunger, end conflict, UN chief tells AP
"It's a disgrace on humanity, the number of innocent victims of conflict, children, that are starving to death because of nothing but man-made conflict," he said.
YSU falls to Kent State in Calhoun's debut
Youngstown State and Kent State keep things close in the first half
INSIGHT INTO HAMAD
On Oct. 5, 2016, one month before a dispute between Nasser Hamad and his girlfriend’s family came to the attention of Howland police through multiple 911 calls, Hamad got a stiff rebuke from a Trumbull County Common Pleas Court magistrate over his behavior toward a former business associate.
Kent State spoils Calhoun’s YSU debut
Cam Morse and Braun, Hartfield combine for 33 points to lead Penguins
Schools CEO Mohip fights another district war
Mohip and Youngstown teachers are again at war over various policies implemented this school year
Recovery experts point to long-term treatment options in the Valley
Your Voice Ohio answers questions
SPORTS DIGEST || Metsa’s goal in OT lifts Phantoms to win
Zach Metsa’s overtime goal lifted the Youngstown Phantoms (4-4-2-1, 11 points) to Saturday’s 4-3 victory over the Muskegon Lumberjacks in USHL action.
Steiner, Wells make college commitments
Lakeview High School has added two more student-athletes to its list of college signees with softball standouts Avrey Steiner finalizing her intention to attend the University of Illinois and teammate Tori Wells committing to the University of Findlay.
Ceremony honors military veterans
The rotunda of the Mahoning County Courthouse was packed with military veterans and supporters Saturday to honor all military members who have served in peace and in wartime.
Valley lawmakers renew call for renaming of bridge
In honor of Veterans Day, state Reps. John Boccieri of Poland, D-59th, and Michele Lepore-Hagan of Youngstown, D-58th, renewed their call for support of legislation to designate the bridge on Mahoning Avenue spanning state Route 11 in Austintown the Women Veterans Bridge.
Ohio Dominican’s Pavlik ready for NCAA tourney
Grand Valley State is next opponent for Lakeview graduate
‘Cat from Hell’ host Galaxy has a message about ‘mojo’
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Jackson Galaxy, the cat fixer of Animal Planet
Tricia Perry to share local TV story
Staff report LIBERTY Tricia Perry will trace her news broadcasting career and the history of
Ballet Western Reserve takes new approach to holiday show
Area dance fans are in for something new when Ballet Western Reserve presents “Classic to Contemporary: A Holiday Celebration of Dance.”
Library hosts Disney Princess and Super Hero fundraiser
Samantha Sodemandressed the part – and her mother donated a book – for Saturday morning’s fourth annual Disney Princess and Super Hero breakfast fundraiser at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 311 S. Main St.
METRO DIGEST || Walt Whitman event
Walt Whitman event SALEM The Salem Historical Society will feature “Walt Whitman: Bard of the
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS VietNow settlement Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and 23 other state
MILESTONES
MILESTONES STATE PATROL Promoted to sergeant Daniel J. Dubelko, a state trooper with the Ohio
UAW leaders: Merger will secure future
Dave Kimmel and Mike Sullivan, United Auto Workers Local 1714 retirees, remember the years of negotiating spent to keep UAW workers safe from injury at the GM Lordstown fabrication plant.
Ohioans warned of Lyme disease threat
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health says hunters and those trekking in
Lions doing their best to sincerely talk up winless Browns
Detroit chasing Minnesota for division crown
4 steps to prevent finances from disaster
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Mother Nature could be excused if she wondered, “How much more
Playhouse delivers with ‘Terms of Endearment’
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Adapting classic movies for the stage is a trend that
Low-dose naltrexone provides pain relief
Q. I have dealt with body pain for many years. Like the proverbial frog in boiling water, my pain
TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL
TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Saturday’s games No. 1 Alabama 31, No. 18 Mississippi State 24
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Takei, Dreyfuss latest accused in harrassment scandal NEW YORK George Takei took
‘Here comes the bride’ at Barnhisel House
‘Here comes the bride’ at Barnhisel House girard The Girard Historical Society presents Here
Holiday juggling: Businesses balance customer, worker needs
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK Before the holiday season, employees at
Footstools prove useful as well as decorative
Footstools, also called footrests, are not a new idea, but there are many different types, shapes
Retiree has money to invest after house sale
Q. I sold my house for $400,000 and purchased a much smaller house for $100,000. I am 59 years old
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Nov. 25 will be Small Business Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Small Business Saturday is set for Nov. 25,
BANKING
BANKING Tiffany Rockstroh, vice president, senior private banking officer at Home Savings Bank,
Statehouse event to feature Ohio foods and book signings
Statehouse event to feature Ohio foods and book signings COLUMBUS A smorgasbord of Ohio foods
Y’town’s election shockers
Opinion: This year’s mayoral election in the city of Youngs-town has clearly established that public
Republican tax bill is raid on university endowments
Opinion: WASHINGTON Such is the federal government’s sprawl, and its power to establish new governing
Give winter the cold shoulder St. Lucia awaits you
If You Go Where: Calabash Cove Resort & Spa More information: St. Lucia Tourism,
Vote-count blunder infects Mahoning County election
Editorial: A board of elections has just one job: Conduct two elections a year with honesty, transparency and
For the Week of Sunday, November 12, 2017
Jeffrey Seidler et al to Robert Lee et al, Madison Ave., Youngstown, $58,000. William G. Yankle et
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 12
Today is Sunday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2017. There are 49 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Veterans Day marked with parades and some somber ceremonies
Associated Press Americans honored their military veterans Saturday with a parade in the wintry
$20K offered for info in killing of pregnant mother
Associated Press GEORGETOWN The reward for information leading to a conviction in the 2013 death
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Theresa Caputo, 7:30 p.m.: The “Long Island Medium” of TV fame
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Ohio Bombers White 14-U — baseball showcase team is looking to fill two roster
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Regional pairings
Friday’s Canfield-Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary football playoff game will be played at Salem’s Reilly
SATURDAY’S OTHER MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE GAMES
South Dakota State 27, Illinois State 24, OT BROOKINGS, S.D. Taryn Christion accounted for
BOWLING SCORES
BOWLING AMrON LANES Diver Steel Senior Ladies — Becky Ifft 171-477, Barb Rigley 172-463, Ro
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A story in Saturday’s Vindicator under the headline “A Salute to Heroes” reported the
US cities, states defy Trump, still back Paris climate deal
US cities, states defy Trump, still back Paris climate deal BONN, Germany A group of U.S.
Teen honored for saving fellow Scout pinned by tree
Associated Press HARRISON, Ohio An Ohio teenager has been awarded one of the Boy Scouts’ highest
RECAPS OF SATURDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES
Blue Jackets 2, Red Wings 1 SO DETROIT Jack Johnson scored in the ninth round of the shootout
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Nov. 5
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Rooster Bar” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “Two Kinds of Truth” by
Taiwan — complicated beauty
Opinion: If you are reading this first thing this morning, I am back again with you in this time zone. A
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
ON THE LINKS | Saturday’s pro golf results
OHL CLASSIC PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Rickie Fowler woke up at 5 a.m. Saturday and played three
SATURDAY’S OTHER BIG TEN COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES
No. 6 Wisconsin 38, No. 25 Iowa 14 MADISON, WIS. Receiver Kendric Pryor scored twice, and No. 6
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Civic League plans 30th annual Debutante Ball
WARREN The Warren Civic League will host its 30th annual Debutante Ball from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday
Mahoning Valley Race Course
SATURDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $12,200 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $7,500 1 Double Onthe Rocks (Ayala,
Event features poetry reading, discussion
Event features poetry reading, discussion YOUNGSTOWN A poetry reading and discussion will take
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Emelita and Theodore Watson, Struthers, girl, Nov. 10.
‘American Pickers’ to feature W.Va. toy museum
By DREW PARKER The Intelligencer MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. A collector who turned his love of old
COLLEGE COMMITS | Updated signings
AUSTINTOWN FITCH Khala Cameron — Coppin State (volleyball) Lauren Dolak — Youngstown State
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
NOVEMBER 22 — Warren Kiwanis Turkey Trot at Kent State Trumbull, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W. Races
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, noon, town hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman Township
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate made one bogey on the four
SATURDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
Wizards 113, Hawks 94 WASHINGTON Bradley Beal scored 19 points, and the Washington Wizards
TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Saturday’s other men’s games
No. 1 Duke 99, Utah Valley 69 DURHAM, N.C. Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski became the first men’s
Arrows, chain saws hurt essence of Poland Forest
Opinion: Arrows, chain saws hurt essence of Poland Forest The white deer is dead. As the autumn leaves
Saturday, November 11 (67 stories)
Community thanks vets at annual rotunda ceremony downtown
The rotunda of the Mahoning County Courthouse was packed with military veterans and supporters Saturday to honor all military members who have served in peace and in wartime.
Alabama's Roy Moore must survive suburbs to win after allegations
It's no secret that if Roy Moore is going to lose his race for U.S. Senate, it's going to happen in Alabama's suburbs. And on Friday, a day after allegations emerged that the outspoken Christian conservative had sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl decades ago, at least a few Republicans in one Birmingham suburb were having second thoughts about their party's nominee.
Kids portray favorite princess or super hero for Poland libary event today
Samantha Sodeman enjoyed being Princess Sofia, a popular princess in purple.
For evangelicals, allegations against Roy Moore are 'very big deal'
For many evangelicals, fiery Alabama politician and judge Roy Moore has been a longtime hero.
US effort to curtb global warming continues, despite Trump
A group of U.S. states, cities, businesses and universities said Saturday they are still committed to curbing global warming even as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is walking away from the Paris climate accord.
Trump calls Putin sincere, ex-US intelligence heads 'hacks'
Days before returning home from a whirlwind trip to Asia, President Donald Trump was back on the defensive over Russian election meddling, saying he considers President Vladimir Putin's denials sincere, dismissing former U.S. intelligence officials as "political hacks" and accusing Democrats of trying to sabotage relations between the two countries.
Church hosts dinner and Quarter Auction
Church hosts dinner and Quarter Auction YOUNGSTOWN St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave.,
Valley machine gunners of different wars inducted into HOF
Vietnam War Air Force veteran James W. Campbell of Howland and World War II Army veteran Howard B. Friend of Poland are from different generations and fought in wars a quarter of a century apart, but have much in common..
Raiders’ defense controls Panthers in rematch
Peyton Remish ran for 146 yards and South Range controlled the trenches.
East’s JROTC honors veterans
East High’s JROTC cadets showed their patriotic pride in a Veterans Day ceremony in East’s library Friday morning.
Fitch honors area veterans with annual assembly
Austintown Fitch High School held its annual Veterans Day Friday morning, honoring area veterans through recognition, musical performance and a speech from a retired Marine.
Gruber-led Mooney rally falls short against Big Red
The Cardinals made it a one-score game halfway through the fourth quarter.
Hamad case points to dangers of social media, detective says
If there’s one thing people should take away from the case, it is that people need to make wise decisions on social media, the lead detective in the case said this week. “The whole thing is a sad state of affairs with bad decision after bad decision,” Howland Detective Jeff Edmundson said.
Youngstown’s largely white wards didn’t back mayoral winner
The incoming mayor said he wants ‘to unify Youngstown’
Record reviews
Taylor Swift Album: “Reputation” Grade: A If you’d stop thinking about her reputation, you’d
Radio’s Dick Thompson dies at 89
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dick Thompson, a former DJ who was one of the biggest voices in Mahoning
Female director’s film ‘Breath’ is causing a stir Iranian Oscar drama
By AMIR VAHDAT Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran A movie about a young girl whose fantasy world
Toddler treated with opiate reversal drug
Staff report AUSTINTOWN A 2-year-old child was treated at St. Elizabeth Emergency and Diagnostic
METRO DIGEST || Officer dragged
Officer dragged BAZETTA A Newton Falls man is in the Trumbull County jail without bond after
Boardman students salute veterans' sacrifices
More then 50 veterans were at Boardman Glenwood Junior High School Friday as more than 700 students honored them and other veterans for their service and sacrifices.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
MVYP reunion CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals will have a reunion mixer at
3 books that make great holiday gifts
It’s time for my annual list of books that I recommend as great holiday gifts for outdoor lovers.
Buckeyes, Spartans still have Big Ten title hopes
Ohio State couldn’t take much time to stew about its bad loss to Iowa last week.
Mahoning voters reward agencies, schools at polls
Editorial: Christmas came seven weeks early this year for many local governments, school districts and public-
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Aaron Lewis and Blackberry Smoke, 7:30 p.m.: The Staind frontman
Do your part to honor our military veterans on this national holiday
Opinion: Do your part to honor our military veterans on this national holiday Today is Veterans Day. Its
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NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS FX cuts ties with Louis C.K., ending TV shows The financial fallout to Louis C.K.’s
Data firm reached out to WikiLeaks about Clinton emails
Data firm reached out to WikiLeaks about Clinton emails WASHINGTON A data firm that worked for
Gaping US trade gap: Sign of weakness? Not necessarily
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump ripped into one of his favorite targets
Ohio helps vets get jobs
Opinion: By Cynthia Dungey The Vindicator COLUMBUS Each year, Veterans Day reminds us of the sacrifices
Penn State payouts on Sandusky claims now top $100M
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Penn State disclosed Friday it recently paid out an additional
Our duty to US veterans
Editorial: Duty. Honor. Country. Members of America’s armed forces have embodied those overarching allegiances
OSU accuses 83 students of using app to cheat
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University has accused 83 undergraduate students of
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 11
Today is Saturday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2017. There are 50 days left in the year. This is
Moore defiant as GOP sees Alabama Senate seat at risk
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. His party suddenly and bitingly divided, Alabama Republican
Police: Man won’t be charged in fatal fire
Associated Press WESTERVILLE, Ohio Police in central Ohio say a man who accidentally caused a
MAHONING COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel L. Benton III, 19, of 30 Princess St. Apt. 3,
Klays 4 Kids
Klays 4 Kids West Middlesex, Pa. Hidden Valley Sportsmen’s Club, 268 Gilkey Road, is having a
Undercover video shows worker kicking cows at Fla. dairy farm
Associated Press OKEECHOBEE, Fla. An undercover video that shows workers kicking cows in the
nhl roundup | Friday’s games
Capitals 4, Penguins 1 WASHINGTON John Carlson and T.J. Oshie scored rare home power-play
VETERANS DAY Scheduled events
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator. All
UN to discuss worsening Venezuela situation
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The United States and Italy have organized an informal
Talking tough on trade, Trump pushes ‘America first’ in Asia
Associated Press DANANG, Vietnam President Donald Trump stood before a summit of Asian leaders
JAMES W. CAMPBELL
Wife: Christina Residence: Howland Military service: Air Force active duty 1967-71 and in
Howard B. ‘Howdy’ Friend
Wife: Ellen (Gert), deceased. Children: Howard T. Friend, Columbiana; David Scott Friend in
Fresh fishing memories
Right on cue, with the leaves turning and the temperature falling, the day to get the BassCat under
Equifax apologizes again, lays out costs going forward
Associated Press NEW YORK A day after posting sizeable profit declines due to a massive data
Tax split between House, Senate poses challenge
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House and Senate tax overhaul plans are broadly similar, but
nba roundup | Friday’s games
Pistons 111, Hawks 104 DETROIT Andre Drummond had 16 points, 20 rebounds and a career-high
golf roundup | Friday’s events
OHL CLASSIC AT MAYAKOBA PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Patrick Rodgers made four straight birdies to
Continuing the search
Associated Press Nearly 75 years after Brig. Gen. Kenneth Walker disappeared during a bombing
Friday, November 10 (128 stories)
Air pollution in India reaches crisis levels, burning throats, eyes
Nikunj Pandey could feel his eyes and throat burning. He stopped doing his regular workouts and said he felt tightness in his lungs. He started wearing a triple layer of pollution masks over his mouth. And he became angry that he couldn't safely breathe the air.
Toddler treated with overdose reversal drug in Austintown today
A 2-year-old child was treated at St. Elizabeth Emergency and Diagnostic Center on Mahoning Avenue with the opiate reversal drug naloxone this afternoon.
Howland, Poland vets inducted into state hall of fame today
Vietnam War Air Force veteran James W. Campbell of Howland and World War II Army veteran Howard B. Friend of Poland are from different generations and fought in wars a quarter of a century apart.
Youngstown's white wards chose the 2nd place mayoral candidate
While all the candidates who ran for mayor are black, the city’s largely white wards had a preferred candidate – and it wasn’t the winner, Jamael Tito Brown.
11 Pacific Rim countries agree to proceed with TPP pact without US
Trade ministers from 11 Pacific Rim countries said they reached an agreement Saturday to proceed with the free-trade Trans-Pacific Partnership deal that was in doubt after President Donald Trump abandoned it.
East High's Jr. ROTC cadets learning to honor sacrifice of soldiers
East High’s JROTC cadets showed their patriotic pride in a Veterans Day ceremony in East’s library Friday morning.
Point of love, sacrifice is servicem Marine tells Austintown students
On the 242nd anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, Austintown Fitch High School hosted its 34th annual Veterans Day assembly to recognize area veterans.
Ohio man in court for bellybutton fixation sparks autism debate
Ohio man in court for bellybutton fixation sparks autism debate
Steve Bannon tells black business leaders to demand better
Steve Bannon tells black business leaders to demand better
11 Trade ministers reach deal on Pacific trade without US
11 Trade ministers reach deal on Pacific trade without US
Pa. state police seize gambling machines, $400,000 in cash
Pa. state police seize gambling machines, $400,000 in cash
Head of Puerto Rico emergency management agency quits post
Head of Puerto Rico emergency management agency quits post
Tax split between House, Senate poses a big challenge
Tax split between House, Senate poses a big challenge
Marine drill instructor gets 10 years for abusing recruits
Marine drill instructor gets 10 years for abusing recruits
Sri Lanka govt faces pressure over torture, rape allegations
Sri Lanka govt faces pressure over torture, rape allegations
Louis C.K. says he misused his power and 'brought pain'
Louis C.K. says he misused his power and 'brought pain'
Talking tough on trade, Trump pushes 'America first' in Asia
Talking tough on trade, Trump pushes 'America first' in Asia
Pa. college student reports being robbed at gunpoint by children
Pa. college student reports being robbed at gunpoint by children
France: 3 students injured when car deliberately rams group
France: 3 students injured when car deliberately rams group
New effort underway to reduce Ohio prison population
New effort underway to reduce Ohio prison population
Mahoning Valley Young Professionals mixer is Nov. 16 in Canfield
Mahoning Valley Young Professionals mixer is Nov. 16 in Canfield
Kasich: Roy Moore 'divisive' and GOP shouldn't support him
Kasich: Roy Moore 'divisive' and GOP shouldn't support him
‘Cheetah’ reported in Pennsylvania town was African serval
‘Cheetah’ reported in Pennsylvania town was African serval
2 arrested after dismembered body found under South Carolina house
2 arrested after dismembered body found under South Carolina house
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman: I was abused by doctor
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman: I was abused by doctor
UK panel rules Uber drivers have rights on wages, time off
UK panel rules Uber drivers have rights on wages, time off
Police: Pa. man arrested over threats to shoot striking teachers
Police: Pa. man arrested over threats to shoot striking teachers
Police: Ohio man who started fatal fire won’t be charged
Police: Ohio man who started fatal fire won’t be charged
Police: Reality TV star killed Coast Guardsman in DWI wreck
Police: Reality TV star killed Coast Guardsman in DWI wreck
Fallout continues for Louis C.K. as film, special scrapped
Fallout continues for Louis C.K. as film, special scrapped
Austintown Fitch students commemorate Veterans Day
Austintown Fitch students commemorate Veterans Day
Teen pleads guilty in fire truck collision that killed 2
Teen pleads guilty in fire truck collision that killed 2
Health care and technology losses take US stocks lower
Health care and technology losses take US stocks lower
Waitress accused of stealing $70K from ex-Steeler’s eatery
Waitress accused of stealing $70K from ex-Steeler’s eatery
Police: Man arrested over threats to shoot striking teachers
Police: Man arrested over threats to shoot striking teachers
Butler presents family fun day
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., will present its
Authors, poet to read from their works
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will
US Air Force official: Missile targeting Saudis was Iranian
US Air Force official: Missile targeting Saudis was Iranian
Outreach authors to read at main library
Outreach authors to read at main library YOUNGSTOWN A public reading featuring three noted
CLUB CALENDAR
associations William Penn Association, Branch 28, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Eat’n
Hamad insists he did nothing wrong as he gets 36 years to life in double murder
“They approached me, and they gave me a beating. It just didn’t go the way they meant for it to go. It’s not my fault,” Hamad told the court Thursday.
Can Cardinal Mooney’s mastery of Steubenville continue?
Mooney is 7-1 lifetime against Steubenville.
Former Traficant aide pleads guilty to felony theft
Linda Kovachik stole more than $100,000 from a woman with dementia, investigators said.
Wideout Belcik major part of Girard’s prolific offense
Michael Belcik has amassed 16 touchdowns and 1,350 yards on 70 receptions.
Campbell high schoolers attempt a cup-stacking world record
More than 220 students at Campbell Memorial High School lent their hands and their stacking skills to a global effort to set a record in Guinness World Records.
Fitch Art Club members use free time to paint school mural at park
Club members spent a few nights for several weeks at Austintown Township Park painting the walls of its splash pad.
Roy Firestone brings one-man show to Warren
Roy Firestone appeared at the Packard Performing Arts Center on Thursday.
Youngstown board approves purchase of closed St. Vincent dining hall
The city is negotiating with two companies for the building.
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ is a grand throwback A lavish romp
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Kenneth Branagh’s “Murder on the Orient Express” is a visual
New opera re-examines Calif. Gold Rush
By MIKE SILVERMAN Associated Press NEW YORK Move over Puccini, and make way for the Girls.
Poland Township Park gets 40-acre addition from landfill
Township trustees this week approved an amended host agreement with Carbon Limestone Landfill, which is a Republic Services-operated solid-waste disposal facility in the township.
Warren police search house near Wednesday's fatal shooting site
Warren police executed a search warrant Wednesday night at a house on Surfwood Circle Southwest close to the location where Charles R. Parisi Jr. was gunned down at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
Valley businesses give back to vets this weekend
Shannon Greene, an Army veteran, poses with her sister, Ashley Wilson, owner of Enlightened Yoga in Columbiana. Wilson's is one of many businesses in the area with specials for Veterans Day. She's offering free yoga classes this weekend for active-duty military and veterans.
THROUGH THE YEARS
THROUGH THE YEARS Cardinal Mooney vs. Steubenville 1981 Mooney 49, Steubenville 0 First-
Trump, in China, opts against confrontation
Associated Press BEIJING President Donald Trump pulled his punches. On the home turf of the
DIVISION IV REGIONAL SEMIFINAL Cardinal Mooney vs. Steubenville
Kickoff: 7:30, tonight. Where: Reilly Stadium, 849 E. Pershing Street, Salem. Records: Cardinal
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
Republicans Admit Their Tax Plan Is All About Rich Donors
Opinion: Republicans Admit Their Tax Plan Is All About Rich Donors It’s unpopular. It’s expensive. But
Senate GOP tax bill would delay biz cut, undo deductions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans revealed the details of their sweeping tax
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Lucia di Lammermoor,” 7:30 p.m.: The tragic Donizetti opera,
Tuesday's election brought out more area voters than expected
Opinion: It turns out that turnout was better in Mahoning and Trumbull counties than board of elections
AROUND THE NBA | Thursday’s gamess
Rockets 117, Cavaliers 113 HOUSTON James Harden had a triple-double of 35 points, 11 rebounds
Pastor: Texas church that was attacked will be demolished
Associated Press SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas The Texas church where more than two dozen people
St. Lucy to host boxing show Saturday
The event is presented by Chuck Nelson and Chuck Haskell and titled “All-Star Boxing Show 3.”
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Plumbing contract YOUNGSTOWN Komar Anchor Plumbing and Drain Service, a local full-service
Y’town’s grant application warrants federal approval
Editorial: A “TIGER” rises prominently among the legacies of the two-term administration of President Barack
Tax plan benefits the rich
Opinion: By Peter Certo OtherWords Sometimes I have to remind myself that people in “real America” with
Inside THE ROPES WITH …
Inside THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 69 in the
Syria deal in the works ahead of likely meeting
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States and Russia are nearing an agreement on Syria for
Sen. Paul’s neighbor pleads not guilty in attack
Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, Ky. U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s longtime neighbor pleaded not guilty
Clue, Wiffle Ball, paper plane enter the Toy Hall of Fame
Associated Press The board game Clue. In the National Toy Hall of Fame. With the Wiffle Ball and
Drug indictment
Drug indictment CLEVELAND A federal grand jury indicted a Ravenna man on charges involving the
John Glenn’s Ohio birthplace places historic marker
John Glenn’s Ohio birthplace places historic marker COLUMBUS The Ohio birthplace of John Glenn
Hall’s four touchdowns not enough for Pitt vs. UNC
Austintown Fitch graduate Darrin Hall ran for 121 yards and four touchdowns for Pitt
Four indicted for Mahoning County break-ins
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted three men on charges of
VETERANS DAY Scheduled events
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator. All
GOP leaders bolt from Senate candidate Moore after sex claim
Associated Press WASHINGTON A month before Alabama’s special election, Republican Senate
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 10
Today is Friday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2017. There are 51 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ON THE LINKS Thursday’s results
OHL CLASSIC PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Patton Kizzire carried some momentum from last week in Las
DIVISION V REGIONAL SEMIFINAL | South Range vs. Akron Manchester
Kickoff: 7:30, tonight. Where: Louisville Leopard Stadium, 606 South St., Louisville. Records:
DIVISION IV REGIONAL SEMIFINAL Girard vs. Perry
Kickoff: 7:30, tonight. Where: Tiger Stadium, Twinsburg High School, 10270 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg.
Russia Twitter trolls diverted attention from bad Trump news
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Disguised Russian agents on Twitter rushed to deflect scandalous
SPORTS digest
YSU softball adds five early signees YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State’s softball team added five
Fitch band and choir to host Veterans Salute and Chili Cookoff
During World War II, parents of Austintown Fitch students conducted newspaper drives where they collected and sold old papers to raise funds for new band uniforms.
Boardman Community Briefs
High-tea fundraiser set The Hopewell Theatre (formerly the Victorian Players) will host a
DIVISION III REGIONAL SEMIFINAL Canfield vs. Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
Kickoff: 7:30, tonight. Where: Mollenkopf Stadium, Warren Harding High School, 860 Elm Road.
Early ‘Obamacare’ sign-ups top 600K
Associated Press WASHINGTON Despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to take down “Obamacare,”
AROUND THE NHL | Thursday’s games
Oilers 3, Devils 2, OT NEWARK, N.J. Leon Draisaitl’s goal with 16.3 second left in overtime
BHS’s “Wedding Singer” marries energy and fun on stage
Boardman High School will soon present its fall musical, ”The Wedding Singer.” A cast and crew of
PUCO meets with residents at Austintown library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com A representative with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Seniors have fun day
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted a Senior Fun Day at the Lariccia
Poland Fire Department hosts breakfast at station
The Poland Fire Department hosted its annual pancake and sausage breakfast on Oct. 29 at their station on South Main Street.
CHS presents “Singin’ in the Rain”
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Players Drama Club will present “Singin’ in the
Oct. 13
Oct. 13 Breaking and entering: Someone forcibly entered Tiffany’s Bar & Grille, 7120 Tiffany
Gorant Chocolatier hosts third annual holiday food drive
Gorant Chocolatier is “Lending a Hand to Stop Hunger” in the Mahoning Valley this holiday season by
Canfield Community Briefs
Food drive at Canfield Village Middle School The Canfield Village Middle School student council is
Austintown Community Briefs
Branch 22 to host Fall Craft Show Youngstown Saxon Club’s Branch 22 Ladies will present their
CVMS celebrates Halloween in style
Canfield Village Middle School students attended school dressed in Halloween costumes on Oct. 31, keeping with the school’s long-standing tradition.
BHS marching band plays concert in school gym
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman High School marching band performed during
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Poland Community Briefs
High-tea fundraiser to be Nov. 19 The Hopewell Theatre (formerly the Victorian Players) will host
Gorant Chocolatier hosts food drive for holidays
Gorant Chocolatier is “Lending a Hand to Stop Hunger” in the Mahoning Valley this holiday season by
Vallourec reports increase in earnings
France-based Vallourec, the parent company of local Vallourec Star and VAM USA reported positive earnings during the third-quarter of 2017 over a loss in the third-quarter of 2016
Gorant Chocolatier hosts annual holiday food drive
Gorant Chocolatier is “Lending a Hand to Stop Hunger” in the Mahoning Valley this holiday season by
Austintown Bounce provides Halloween entertainment
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Bounce hosted a Halloween party for children to
Jack-o’-lanterns illuminate walkways at Riverside Gardens
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek Metroparks hosted its annual Pumpkin Walk at
Thursday, November 9 (120 stories)
Hamad gets 36 years, tells judge much evidence left unsaid at trial
Hamad told the judge during one of the two times he spoke: “I did not invite these people over. I did my best to avoid these people. Not one thing of that was brought out” in the trial.
Ex-Traficant aide admits stealing $100K-plus from woman with dementia
A former congressional aide and close friend to the late U.S. Rep. James Traficant, who was convicted of 10 felonies, now has a felony conviction of her own.
Fitch Art Club brightens Austintown splash pad
With help from some high school students, Austintown Township Park’s splash pad is looking a lot brighter.
Campbell Memorial students join global stacking effort for Guinness book
More than 220 students at Campbell Memorial High School lent their hands and their stacking skills to a global effort to set a record in Guinness World Records.
Veterans Day festivities Friday at Liberty High School
Veterans Day festivities Friday at Liberty High School
Fox's Smith avoids story covered heavily by colleagues
Fox's Smith avoids story covered heavily by colleagues
Trump thinks US, China could jointly solve world's problems
Trump thinks US, China could jointly solve world's problems
Senate tax proposal allows mortgage deduction, but not state/local taxes
Senate Republicans revealed the details of their sweeping tax legislation today, including a one-year delay in plans for a major corporate tax cut despite strident opposition from the White House and others in their own party.
State: Sheriff's deputy kills boy on Wisconsin reservation
State: Sheriff's deputy kills boy on Wisconsin reservation
Kovachik pleads guilty to stealing from dementia patient
Kovachik pleads guilty to stealing from dementia patient
Pennsylvania GOP Senate hopeful sees peril in Trump loyalty
Pennsylvania GOP Senate hopeful sees peril in Trump loyalty
Ryan criticizes Trump for saying he doesn't fault China for usurping US trade policy
Ryan criticizes Trump for saying he doesn't fault China for usurping US trade policy
As caliphate crumbles, US builds outposts in western Iraq
As caliphate crumbles, US builds outposts in western Iraq
HAMAD SENTENCING | Judge sentences Nasser Hamad to life for Howland killings
The judge in the Nasser Hamad trial has sentenced Hamad to life in prison with parole eligibility after 36 years
Judge: Ex-Ohio substitute teacher must serve jail time for showing film
Judge: Ex-Ohio substitute teacher must serve jail time for showing film
Police: Pa. man assaults teen afraid of getting a flu shot
Police: Pa. man assaults teen afraid of getting a flu shot
Ohio court clerk’s employee charged with leaking search info
Ohio court clerk’s employee charged with leaking search info
John Glenn’s Ohio birthplace places historic marker
John Glenn’s Ohio birthplace places historic marker
Poland Township Park gets 40-acre addition in amended agreement with landfill
Poland Township Park gets 40-acre addition in amended agreement with landfill
20 GOP House members urge Speaker Ryan to act on immigration
20 GOP House members urge Speaker Ryan to act on immigration
UPDATE | Police ID motorcyclist shot to death Wednesday
Police ID motorcyclist shot to death Wednesday
Pennsylvania trooper shot in traffic stop has 2nd surgery
Pennsylvania trooper shot in traffic stop has 2nd surgery
Trump’s Mar-A-Lago gets approval to hire 70 foreign workers
Trump’s Mar-A-Lago gets approval to hire 70 foreign workers
Police find weaponry and drugs inside of Campbell man's car
Police find weaponry and drugs inside of Campbell man's car
Clue, Wiffle Ball, paper airplane enter Toy Hall of Fame
Clue, Wiffle Ball, paper airplane enter Toy Hall of Fame
Technology slump leads US stock indexes sharply lower
Technology slump leads US stock indexes sharply lower
Bursts of orange around Youngstown aim to show support for city schools plan
Bursts of orange around Youngstown aim to show support for city schools plan
Youngstown to buy closed St. Vincent facility for $79,000
Youngstown to buy closed St. Vincent facility for $79,000
Suppression hearings set for December in murder cases involving elderly Trumbull County women
Suppression hearings set for December in murder cases involving elderly Trumbull County women
Blackberry Smoke to fill Packard
Staff report WARREN Blackberry Smoke and Aaron Lewis will bring their co-headlining tour to
Judge: Ex-substitute must serve jail time for showing film
Judge: Ex-substitute must serve jail time for showing film
Hospital to have moms stay with their opioid-addicted babies
Hospital to have moms stay with their opioid-addicted babies
Ohio authorities say shooting suspect killed self on I-75
Ohio authorities say shooting suspect killed self on I-75
Senate bill to unwrap with tax cuts, end to local deduction
Senate bill to unwrap with tax cuts, end to local deduction
Applications for US unemployment benefits edge up by 10,000
Applications for US unemployment benefits edge up by 10,000
Defiant Hong Kong soccer fans boo China anthem at match
Defiant Hong Kong soccer fans boo China anthem at match
Pennsylvania tree to adorn Rockefeller Center for Christmas
Pennsylvania tree to adorn Rockefeller Center for Christmas
Holy Smoke! Vatican to stop selling cigarettes in its shops
Holy Smoke! Vatican to stop selling cigarettes in its shops
Model Railroad Club will have open house
Model Railroad Club will have open house sebring The Sebring Model Railroad Club is having its
An error double counting more than 6,000 votes ends up leading to incorrect election results in Mahoning County
The board’s deputy director failed to reset a machine causing the mistake
Making Kids Count hands out boots to area children
The non-profit organization is handing out 404 pairs of winter boots to area children.
Austintown schools break ground on sports complex project
Ground was broken on a $2.2 million project for the sports complex on Austintown Local Schools’ campus.
Youngstown Playhouse ‘Terms of Endearment’ will open on theater’s small stage
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will present “Terms of Endearment” for six
YSU Theater presents ‘Spring Awakening’
IF YOU GO What: ”Spring Awakening” Where: Ford Theater, lower level of Bliss Hall, on Wick
Twenty-one-year-old YSU student elected to Poland village council
Three newcomers elected to Poland village council
Boardman athletes taking brains, talent to colleges
Boardman’s college-bound athletes include three future YSU golfers.
Completion of jury’s duties in Hamad case allows parties to talk
Completion of jury’s duties in Hamad case allows parties to talk
Lakeview’s Pavlansky joins KSU basketball
Annie Pavlansky excelled in basketball and volleyball for the Bulldogs.
Eagles’ Powell, Gagliardi land at Ohio State
Hubbard’s Adria Powell and Claire Gagliardi are future Buckeyes.
Theresa Caputo brings live show back to Covelli Centre ONCE MORE WITH SPIRIT
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Theresa Caputo will bring her live show to
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 9
Today is Thursday, Nov. 9, the 313th day of 2017. There are 52 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Cracks, sunscald and rodents
Cracks, sunscald and rodents Before winter gets cold is the time to avoid the damage winter can
MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS Program takes top honors at state conference
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The Ohio Master Gardener Volunteer state
Caterpillars create own form of natural antifreeze to survive winter
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer What we call woolly bear caterpillars are the
Prune at proper seasons
Q. Now that it is fall, can I prune everything around the house? Even cut down my ornamental
Ensure hydrangea blooms
Ensure hydrangea blooms Most of us need to provide protection for hydrangeas. Count three buds
Today
Today Children Family Night Bingo, 5 p.m., Struthers Public Library, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers;
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce and food
Power restored in city
Power restored in city YOUNGSTOWN Power was restored in certain parts of the city late Wednesday
Ryan: Election losses pressure GOP to deliver on tax bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker Paul Ryan said the Republican drubbing in Tuesday
Agenda Friday
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In election glow, Dems see health care as winning issue
Associated Press WASHINGTON Emboldened by election wins, Democrats are starting to see a
Elementary students learn about Taekwondo, how to address bullying
C.H. Campbell students will learn the basics of Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, during gym class this week.
Fix the parks, not the fees
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons Three years ago, returning to my hotel room in Flagstaff, Ariz., I
VETERANS DAY
VETERANS DAY Scheduled events A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day
More than thoughts and prayers needed to lessen toll of gun violence in US
Editorial: This time the setting was a small southeastern Texas hamlet, but the horror that played out there
CD RATES
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The defendant took the stand in his own defense
Alexander Jimenez, 20, said he was the one attacked last year
Pleads not guilty
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“Orville” (9:01 P.M., FOX): The Orville is called to mediate a peace treaty between two
“Orville” (9:01 P.M., FOX): The Orville is called to mediate a peace treaty between two warring
TUESDAY NIGHT’S MAHONING COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS
All townships have two trustees to elect, and all school boards have three members to elect unless
GIVING THANKS HIKE
GIVING THANKS HIKE When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. What: Give thanks this season and bring a
Ohio crime victims’ rights issue could face court challenge
Associated Press COLUMBUS The American Civil Liberties Union was weighing a legal challenge to
Local theater, music scene loses a stalwart in Sanders
The sudden passing of Jeff Sanders on Monday has dealt an emotional blow to all who knew him,
FBI again finds itself unable to unlock a gunman’s cellphone
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Texas church massacre is providing a familiar frustration for
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Fri: Labra Brothers, 8 p.m. Barrel Run
Stellar encore: Dying star keeps coming back big time
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Death definitely becomes this star. Astronomers
Tax bill would kill deduction for student-loan interest
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions of Americans would lose the ability to deduct up to $2,500
Trump: Xi and I can solve world’s problems
Associated Press BEIJING President Donald Trump emerged from a lengthy meeting with Chinese
New looks come to Snapchat, Twitter
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Struggling social media darlings Twitter and Snapchat are taking
Democrats get boost from election wins around the country
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NEW THIS WEEK
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Jones threatens Goodell deal after Elliott ban
Jerry Jones told the six owners on the compensation committee he had hired high-profile attorney David Boies.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Mail delivery YOUNGSTOWN Post offices will be closed Saturday in observance of the Veterans Day
Man who raped 10-year-old receives 17 years in prison
Termaine McCall raped a preteen on more than one occassion, prosecutors said
SPORTS digest
YSU women add three basketball recruits YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State head women’s basketball
WEDNESDAY AROUND THE NBA
Magic 112, Knicks 99 ORLANDO, FLA. Nikola Vucevic scored 24 points and Evan Fournier added 23 to
Man gets probation for promoting prostitution
Couple advertised prostitution services to fuel drug addiction, prosecutors said
AROUND THE NHL | Wednesday’s games
Maple Leafs 4, Wild 2 TORONTO Frederik Andersen made 35 saves to help the Toronto Maple Leafs
Niles school board to resubmit failed levy next May
Niles school board to resubmit failed levy next May
Another mass shooting and more dodging from GOP in Congress
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons “Reports out of Texas are devastating. The people of Sutherland
Federal lawsuit alleges racially-discriminatory city sewer practices
Sharonline has been historically neglected on basis of race, suit claims
Republican attorney to challenge Tim Ryan for congressional seat
He’s running for political office for the first time
Newly re-elected Howland trustee LaPolla convicted of OVI
Newly re-elected Howland trustee LaPolla convicted of OVI
Gordon aims to be NFL’s best
Through the haze of his troubled past, Josh Gordon still sees a bright future.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s games
Western Michigan 48, Kent State 20 KALAMAZOO, MICH. Darius Phillips had one of Western
Witnesses: Halladay was flying plane low
Roy Halladay was flying his tiny sport plane low over the Gulf of Mexico shortly before it slammed into the water.
Wednesday, November 8 (108 stories)
Making Kids Count hands out boots to area children
Making Kids Count hands out boots to area children
Warren man indicted on 27 charges, including rape and kidnapping
Warren man indicted on 27 charges, including rape and kidnapping
Jury finds Youngstown man not guilty of aggravated robbery, other crimes
Jury finds Youngstown man not guilty of aggravated robbery, other crimes
Barack Obama shows up in Chicago for jury duty; not chosen
Barack Obama shows up in Chicago for jury duty; not chosen
Minneapolis elects transgender woman to city council
Minneapolis elects transgender woman to city council
Error leads to incorrect Mahoning County election results
Error leads to incorrect Mahoning County election results
Austintown schools break ground on $2.2 million sports complex
Austintown schools break ground on $2.2 million sports complex
Homeland nominee questions human role in climate change
Homeland nominee questions human role in climate change
Pa. man charged with DUI after going to vote a day early
Pa. man charged with DUI after going to vote a day early
US tightens travel rules to Cuba, blacklists many businesses
US tightens travel rules to Cuba, blacklists many businesses
Akron Metro RTA executive director placed on paid leave
Akron Metro RTA executive director placed on paid leave
Man charged with DUI after going to vote a day early
Man charged with DUI after going to vote a day early
Roy Halladay was among 1st to fly model of plane he died in
Roy Halladay was among 1st to fly model of plane he died in
Lattanzio wins fourth open seat on Poland village council
Lattanzio wins fourth open seat on Poland village council
Boardman school district leaders thank voters for renewing levies
Boardman school district leaders thank voters for renewing levies
Police: Pennsylvania trooper saves own life with tourniquet
Police: Pennsylvania trooper saves own life with tourniquet
HAMAD TRIAL | Verdict is life in prison with parole eligibility after 30 years
The jury in the Nasser Hamad aggravated murder trial has recommended that Hamad get life in prison with parole eligibility after 30 years for killing two young men and injuring three other people at his home Feb. 25.
New looks come to Snapchat and Twitter in bid for more users
New looks come to Snapchat and Twitter in bid for more users
Woman pleads not guilty in crash that led to Russo's death
Woman pleads not guilty in crash that led to Russo's death
City man faces drug charges after nabbed by Austintown PD
City man faces drug charges after nabbed by Austintown PD
Ex-President Barack Obama expected in Chicago for jury duty
Ex-President Barack Obama expected in Chicago for jury duty
Judge dismisses suit over hack of Hernandez jailhouse calls
Judge dismisses suit over hack of Hernandez jailhouse calls
US takes steps to make it harder for Americans to visit Cuba
US takes steps to make it harder for Americans to visit Cuba
Cardinal Mooney Class of 1962 has its 55th reunion
Cardinal Mooney Class of 1962 has its 55th reunion
Job fair attracts Valley veterans
The Vindicator and Cortland Bank sponsored Operation Troop Employ 2017 job fair at Stambaugh Auditorium on Tuesday.
Canfield D soars against the best
The Canfield High School football team has a knack for bringing its best for the best opponents. The Cardinals (11-0) have posted four shutouts this season and they weren’t against nobodies. Three of those four victories came against playoff teams, including last week’s 23-0 win against Aurora in the Division III, Region 9 playoffs.
AG indicts 100 in Columbiana, Cuyahoga, drug ring
Ring was supplying enough opiates and cocaine to kill millions, prosecutors say
Jury deadlocked in Hamad murder trial, but will resume deliberations today
The jury concluded it could not reach a decision at about 9 p.m. Tuesday so members were sequestered at a local hotel. overnight.
Numbers don’t add up for YSU
The Missouri Valley Conference Standings look bleak for Youngstown State.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU women’s golf sets snowball camps
The Youngstown State University women’s golf program will host its fifth annual Snowball Camp in January at the Watson and Tressel Training Site.
Halladay dies in plane crash
Tghe pitcher twice won the Cy Young Award, and threw a perfect game for the Phillies.
Valley WWII, Vietnam veterans to be inducted into HOF
Two area military veterans, James W. Campbell of Howland and Howard B. Friend of Poland, are among 20 men and women to be inducted Thursday into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Regional pairings Games are Friday, 7:30 p.m. DIVISION I Region 1 1
Flip-the-board candidate will join Mock on Austintown’s school board
New faces also are coming to Poland, Boardman and Canfield school boards.
Kelsea Ballerini vies for a top prize at the CMA Awards Country music’s next big star?
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Country singer Kelsea Ballerini got the
Paying a social call to NASA
As our crew of 50-some social media influencers boarded the shuttle (i.e., bus) after the tour of
Mahoning County CSB, WRTA issues OK’d
Children Services' replacement levy will help with increased demand; WRTA's levy passage will allow the agency to continue functioning, officials say.
Leone, Cunning win judicial races in Struthers and Campbell
Dom Leone has been elected Struthers Municipal judge, and Campbell Municipal Judge Patrick Cunning will continue to serve on the bench.
Wollet wins second term, Kempers unseats Lidle in Poland Township
Boardman and Austintown incumbents won re-election.
Airport could be venue for August 2018 car, air show
The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport might be home to the next year’s Wings-n-Wheels car and aircraft show.
Write-in wins seat on Poland council
With four council members to elect and three names on the ballot, a write-in candidate will serve on village council.
Brown claims mayor's chair with 127 votes
Youngstown Mayor-elect Jamael Tito Brown is all smiles as he hugs his son Quentin, 7, during his victory party Tuesday night at Cassese’s MVR restaurant.
Lake Erie algae in 2017 matches third-most severe on record
Associated Press TOLEDO The toxic algae that spread across Lake Erie this summer roughly matched
The Establishment Strikes Back!
Opinion: The Establishment Strikes Back! by Cal Thomas Wed, 11/1/2017 | Tribune Content Agency, LLC
Pain behind opioid abuse
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Donald Trump recently declared the opioid epidemic a national
Hurricanes slow hiring
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. employers posted roughly the same number of open jobs in
Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter at Peter Allen Inn
A true farm-to-table experience at Peter Allen Inn.
The top five albums on the iTunes music chart for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five albums on the iTunes music chart for the most recent one-week sales period: v
COLUMBIANA CO.
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Entertain with appetizers
Family Features When it comes time to entertain family and friends, it’s important to have a few
The Establishment strikes back with the ongoing Russian probe
Opinion: In considering the indictment of former Donald Trump campaign Chairman Paul Manafort and an
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
Marriage licenses Leroy Hammonds Jr., 49, of 1100 Boardman Canfield Road Apt. 20A, Boardman, and Geraldine Boykins, 55, of same.
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Mayor-elect Brown’s win bodes well for Youngstown
Editorial: Although Jamael Tito Brown’s victory in Tuesday’s election for Youngtown mayor is not a mandate,
Holiday planning for simple hors d’oeuvre
PAN-FRIED CRAB CAKES 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup minced green onions 2 large egg yolks 2
Enjoy cooking with ease this holiday
Family Features One element that makes the holidays special is spending quality time with loved
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Dinner giveaway YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Rodney Hill of Associates in Women’s Health recently announced a
Democrats sweep Virginia, New Jersey governor’s races
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Voters in Virginia and New Jersey gave Democratic gubernatorial
Texas massacre is seized on by both sides in gun debate
Associated Press Gun-rights supporters have seized on the Texas church massacre as proof of the
Losses for banks, smaller companies take stocks lower
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks slipped Tuesday as smaller companies and banks took their
Tornadoes touched down in at least 11 Ohio counties
Tornadoes touched down in at least 11 Ohio counties TOLEDO Survey crews with the National
Tremaine Jackson, 28, Cleveland
Tremaine Jackson, 28, Cleveland Jermaine Jackson, 46, Garfield Heights Cristal Adams, 42, East
VETERANS DAY Scheduled events in the Valley
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day. All will take place Saturday
OHIO ISSUES Drug-price initiative rejected
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio voters rejected a proposal Tuesday that sought to curb
Drugstore pain pills as effective as opioids in ER situations
Associated Press CHICAGO Emergency rooms are where many patients are first introduced to
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown schools grants
City schools grants YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Education awarded Youngstown School
Consumer borrowing up $20.8B, most in 10 months
Associated Press WASHINGTON American consumers increased their borrowing by $20.8 billion in
TRUMBULL CO.
TRUMBULL CO. CITIES AND VILLAGES WARREN AUDITOR [Unexpired term ending 12/31/2019] XVincent S.
Pentagon has known of crime reporting lapses for 20 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Pentagon has known for at least two decades about failures to
Homes on Sherwood, North Bon Air, damaged by gunfire; 2 arrested
Casings from five different weapons found at Sherwood Avenue home
Schiff to AP: Trump a graver threat than Russian meddling
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House’s top Democrat investigating Russia’s election meddling
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
nhl roundup Tuesday’s other games
Predators 3, Blue Jackets 1 COLUMBUS Calle Jarnkrok scored in the third period, Pekka Rinne
Trump to N. Korea: ‘Do not try us’
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea President Donald Trump delivered a blunt warning to North
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Four Square Block Watch, 6 p.m., Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood
nba roundup | Wednesday’s other NBA games
Mavericks 113, Wizards 99 WASHINGTON Harrison Barnes scored 31 points, rookie Dennis Smith Jr.
Three people face drug charges after police found cocaine, heroin and drug abuse instruments
Three people face drug charges after police found cocaine, heroin and drug abuse instruments in their belongings
METRO DIGEST || Food bank donations at Canfield Middle
Food bank donations CANFIELD Canfield Middle School is accepting nonperishable food items to
Bristolville man arraigned on robbery charge
Police said he robbed the same gas station in Warren three times since 2012
Tuesday, November 7 (112 stories)
Hamad jury deadlocked tonight; will resume penalty deliverations in morning
The jury in the Nasser Hamad aggravated-murder trial concluded it could not reach a decision on punishment for Hamad about 9 p.m. Tuesday and was sequestered at a local hotel overnight.
State AG takes down 100 today in Big Oak drug investigation
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office indicted 100 people today, including a longtime East Liverpool attorney, accused of bringing enough fentanyl, carfentanil, heroin and cocaine into Columbiana County to cause 1.35 million overdoses in several counties.
ELECTION UPDATE | Children Services, WRTA levies approved in Mahoning County
ELECTION UPDATE | Children Services, WRTA levies approved in Mahoning County
ELECTION UPDATE | Sherwood, Krempasky and Mock win seats on Austintown Board of Education
ELECTION UPDATE | Sherwood, Krempasky and Mock win seats on Austintown Board of Education
ELECTION UPDATE | Campbell Judge Cunning is re-elected
ELECTION UPDATE | Campbell Judge Cunning is re-elected
ELECTION UPDATE | Kempers unseats Lidle for Poland trustee
ELECTION UPDATE | Kempers unseats Lidle for Poland trustee
ELECTION UPDATE | Leone wins Struthers judge seat
ELECTION UPDATE | Dominic Leone has early lead for Struthers judge
ELECTION UPDATE | Shaker elected Niles judge over Stanford
ELECTION UPDATE | Shaker elected Niles judge over Stanford
2 more GOP Congress members announce retirements
Two longtime GOP lawmakers announced their retirements Tuesday from the House of Representatives, adding to the growing list of Republicans electing to leave Capitol Hill under the Trump administration rather than face voters in next year’s midterm elections.
Area vets linked to employers at today's job fair at Stambaugh
Reginald Allen Jr. hopes his military experience will help him in his search for a new job.
Shootings at 2 houses on different sides of town unrelated, chief says
Reports said casings from assault weapons were found at the scene of two houses shot at Monday evening on the South and West sides of town.
Dem de Blasio cruises to 2nd term in NYC mayor's race
Democrat Bill de Blasio has cruised to a second term as mayor of New York City.
ELECTION UPDATE | New results in Poland, Boardman and Austintown races
ELECTION UPDATE | Incumbents have early leads in Boardman and Austintown
ELECTION UPDATE | Three candidates pulling away in Austintown BOE race
ELECTION UPDATE | Three candidates pulling away in Austintown BOE race
HAMAD TRIAL | Jurors can't reach verdict, will be sequestered overnight
HAMAD TRIAL | Jurors can't reach verdict, will be sequestered overnight
ELECTION UPDATE | Brown wins Youngstown mayoral race
Democrat Jamael Tito Brown greets well-wishers at the MVR as he celebrated an unofficial, narrow win in the Youngstown mayoral race.
HAMAD TRIAL | Jurors ask questions of Judge Rice as they deliberate
HAMAD TRIAL | Jurors ask questions of Judge Rice as they deliberate
ELECTION UPDATE | Ohio OKs expanded rights for crime victims
Ohio OKs expanded rights for crime victims
ELECTION UPDATE | Columbiana ambulance renewal levy headed for approval
ELECTION UPDATE | Columbiana ambulance renewal levy headed for approval
ELECTION UPDATE | Democrat Murphy will be New Jersey's next governor
ELECTION UPDATE | Democrat Murphy will be New Jersey's next governor
ELECTION UPDATE | K. Bret Apple has early lead for Salem treasurer
ELECTION UPDATE | K. Bret Apple has early lead for Salem treasurer
ELECTION UPDATE | Ohio rejects drug price issue after costly fight
Ohio rejects drug price issue after costly fight
ELECTION UPDATE | Democrat Northam wins Virginia governor’s race
Democrat Northam wins Virginia governor’s race
ELECTION UPDATE | Cunning has slight lead in Campbell Muni Court race
ELECTION UPDATE | Cunning has slight lead in Campbell Muni Court race
ELECTION UPDATE | Mahoning voters give early support to two levies
ELECTION UPDATE | Mahoning voters give early support to two levies
ELECTION UPDATE | Kitchen has commanding lead in early voting for Youngstown council president
Kitchen has commanding lead in early voting for Youngstown council president
ELECTION UPDATE | Leone leads for Struthers Municipal Court judge in early voting
ELECTION UPDATE | Leone leads for Struthers Municipal Court judge in early voting
Canadian Mounties arrest 5 naked suspects after kidnapping
Canadian Mounties arrest 5 naked suspects after kidnapping
ELECTION UPDATE | Attack ads, racial overtones part of Virginia governor race
Attack ads, racial overtones part of Virginia governor race
Official says Puerto Rico needs 'unprecedented’ federal help
Official says Puerto Rico needs ’unprecedented’ federal help
Brookfield Township trustees have special meeting Wednesday morning
Brookfield Township trustees have special meeting Wednesday morning
Arizona GOP senator, Trump Jr. fight on Twitter over guns
Arizona GOP senator, Trump Jr. fight on Twitter over guns
Lawsuit: Woman kept in Colorado jail for weeks over $55 fee
Lawsuit: Woman kept in Colorado jail for weeks over $55 fee
Mexican citizen to be executed in Texas for killing cousin
Mexican citizen to be executed in Texas for killing cousin
UPDATE | Former star pitcher Halladay killed in Florida plane crash
Pitcher Roy Halladay dies in Gulf of Mexico plane crash
HAMAD TRIAL | Jury continues deliberation for punishment
HAMAD TRIAL | Jury begins deliberation for punishment
Penn State says it punished 7 in Penn State frat death
Penn State says it punished 7 in Penn State frat death
UPDATE | DeWine announces more than 100 indictments in drug bust
DeWine announces more than 100 indictments in drug bust
Ex Pilot execs’ attorneys argue against guilt by association
Ex Pilot execs’ attorneys argue against guilt by association
2 men killed during storm identified; tornado confirmed
2 men killed during storm identified; tornado confirmed
TRUMP TOUR | President urges North Korea to 'come to the table’
TRUMP TOUR | President urges North Korea to 'come to the table’
RUSSIAN PROBE | Schiff: Adviser’s testimony gives insight on efforts
Schiff: Adviser’s testimony gives insight on Russian efforts
CHURCH MASSACRE | Gunman checked each aisle, shot babies at point-blank range
Gunman checked each aisle, shot babies at point-blank range
Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot during traffic stop
Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot during traffic stop
Stocks lower as travel companies, banks take losses
Stocks lower as travel companies, banks take losses
Vindicator-sponsored job fair underway at Stambaugh
Vindicator-sponsored job fair underway at Stambaugh
Testimony begins in trial for Youngstown man charged in home invasion
The accused suffered three gunshot wounds
Gunshots hit homes on South, West sides of Youngstown; 2 arrested
No one was injured in either of the shootings.
CHURCH SHOOTING: Stricter gun control could have led to hundreds more deaths, Trump says
The president added an armed bystander lessened the carnage in Texas on Sunday
Trump to North Korea: Let's make a deal on nuclear weapons
The president's plea stands in sharp contrast to his earlier aggressive stance.
ELECTION DAY: No reports of problems in voting early today in Ohio
Two statewide issues have generated considerable interest, election officials say.
Pregnant woman, three children escape Warren house fire uninjured
The outcome could have been much worse, the fire chief said.
Trumbull man accused of robbing same Sheetz station for third time
The defendant could face about two dozen years in prison.
Some experts aren’t so worried about kids and their gadgets Second look at screen time
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Parents of small children have long been
Faith of mother and daughter help their business
Michelle White runs Food 4 Your Soul on Youngstown’s South Side
Jury likely to decide life or death for Nasser Hamad today
Jury likely to decide life or death for Nasser Hamad today
Gunman sent hostile texts before attack
Associated Press SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas The gunman who killed 26 people at a small-town Texas
War vet turned dancer pens books
Staff report NILES Joe Sepesy, the Vietnam veteran who overcame his war-time injuries to become
Multi-Tiered Support System in action
District officials report special education is positively progressing in Youngstown City Schools
Campbell, Struthers, Mahoning County miss $1 million in funding
No $1 million HUD funding for Campbell, Struthers, Mahoning County this year
Storm wreaks havoc on parts of Boardman Township
Houses, businesses sustain serious damage in Sunday night storm
Ohio voters tapped as opioid crisis stretches foster care
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s opioid crisis is stretching the state’s foster-care system as
A threat to sacred places
Opinion: By Bernadette Demientieff OtherWords Right now in Washington, D.C., Congress is making decisions
Youngstown City Schools can do without drama
Editorial: 222Here’s what W. Craig Zimpher, chairman of SERB, wrote in dismissing an unfair labor practices
Diabetes empowerment education program
Diabetes empowerment education program YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health
Police: Officers’ shooting of suspect was within policy
Associated Press COLUMBUS Columbus police have determined three officers acted within department
Trump lands in S. Korea for 2-day visit
Associated Press OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea
Former adviser Page tells panel about trip to Russia
Associated Press WASHINGTON A former foreign policy adviser to President Donald Trump’s
SPORTS digest
Another hearing set for Elliott suspension NEW YORK A federal appeals court has set a Thursday
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ritchelle Patterson and John Hernon, Warren, twin boys,
Lawmakers bicker over tax cut for middle class
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans and Democrats bickered heatedly Monday over
Stepsister: Slaying suspect heard voices
Associated Press DENVER The stepsister of a man charged with fatally shooting three people at a
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Ohio Bombers White 14-U — baseball showcase team is looking to fill two roster
Elderly man treated
Elderly man treated YOUNGSTOWN Paramedics treated an elderly man at Covington Street and
AROUND THE NHL | Recaps of Monday’s games
Capitals 3, Coyotes 2, OT WASHINGTON John Carlson scored the winner in overtime as the
Staff report
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Flea is offering a #ShopSmallYo $1,000 Giveaway contest
Protecting survivors of sex assault
Opinion: By Evan Mascagni The Vindicator Immediately after a report by the New York Times he allegedly
Lowering blood pressure
Q. My husband’s blood pressure was creeping up when I read your article on drinking hibiscus tea
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Ribbon-cutting for Escape History NILES The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a
Saudi Arabia: Detainees will face trial
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s newly established anti-corruption
Attorney: Attack on Sen. Paul was over ‘trivial’ dispute
Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, Ky. An assault of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul by a longtime next-door
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Austintown school board, 2 p.m., central office, 700 S. Raccoon Road.
Sen. Sherrod Brown plans to introduce a bill he says will secure retirees’ pensions
He discussed the proposal during a Monday visit to a Youngstown Teamster hall
Judge sentences terror suspect to 27-year prison term
Judge sentences terror suspect to 27-year prison term TOLEDO A judge has handed down a 27-year
Gordon admits drinking, drug use before ‘every game’
Jackson said Browns will welcome back troubled wide receiver
Board of elections reaches 2-2 tie
Board of elections reaches 2-2 tie YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections was tied
AROUND THE NBA Monday’s games
Celtics 110, Hawks 107 ATLANTA Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, Jayson Tatum added 21 and the
Open enrollment for health-care coverage runs through Dec. 15
Coverage could be as little as $50 to $100 a month, Rep. Tim Ryan says
Police: Nightclub shooting victims not cooperating
Man gets 30k bond on charges he elbowed cop in face, had a gun
O’Brien says Texans have discussed signing Kaepernick
Watson’s backup Savage struggled against Colts
VETERANS DAY
VETERANS DAY Scheduled events A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: vDarius Rucker: Tonight on “Jimmy
Competency hearing granted after murder defendant attempts suicide
Motion to change attorneys is denied
HORSE RACING: Mahoning Valley Race Course
MONDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $28,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 4 Littlebitofmiracle (Rosario, Jr.,
Historical resentments are feeding today’s conspiratorial atmosphere
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON Even the careful reader of the
Monday, November 6 (79 stories)
Mother and daughter's faith helps their catering business
Mother and daughter's faith helps their catering business
Campbell, Struthers, county lose out on $1M-plus in HUD funds
Campbell, Struthers, county lose out on $1M-plus in HUD funds
Special education making progress, Youngstown school officials say
Special education making progress, Youngstown school officials say
Man gets 8-year-prison term for role in 2016 West Side homicide
Man gets 8-year-prison term for role in 2016 West Side homicide
Did a Struthers judicial candidate violate the law? Ohio secretary of state to decide
Did a Struthers judicial candidate violate the law? Ohio secretary of state to decide
UPDATE | House tax panel adopts GOP changes after day of bickering
House tax panel adopts GOP changes after day of bickering
TEXAS CHURCH MASSACRE | 2 men in a truck chase down Texas church shooter: 'Let's go'
2 men in a truck chase down Texas church shooter: 'Let's go'
Trumbull County Dems host election night watch party at Enzo's Restaurant
Trumbull County Dems host election night watch party at Enzo's Restaurant
Authorities charge Ohio 12-year-old after school threats
Authorities charge Ohio 12-year-old after school threats
HAMAD TRIAL | Defense team calls all of its witnesses, Hamad doesn't testify
HAMAD TRIAL | Defense team calls all of its witnesses, Hamad doesn't testify
Daycare operator pleads no contest to baby’s Benadryl OD
Daycare operator pleads no contest to baby’s Benadryl OD
Florida State suspends Greek life after alcohol death
Florida State suspends Greek life following alcohol death
Murder trial of men in Ohio firefighter’s arson death begins
Murder trial of men in Ohio firefighter’s arson death begins
Brown plans legislation to safeguard Ohio retiree pensions
Brown plans legislation to safeguard Ohio retiree pensions
Open enrollment for health-care coverage through the ACA runs through Dec. 15
Open enrollment for health-care coverage through the ACA runs through Dec. 15
Plea to amended charge in killing on Manhattan Avenue
Plea to amended charge in killing on Manhattan Avenue
Funeral held for New Jersey victim of bike path attack
Funeral held for New Jersey victim of bike path attack
US stocks rise as $103B chipmaker deal lifts tech stocks
US stocks rise as $103B chipmaker deal lifts tech stocks
UPDATE | Boardman assesses storm wreckage, damage at Market Street businesses
Boardman assesses storm wreckage, damage at Market Street businesses
Youngstown cops find rock of cocaine in bag of peanuts
Youngstown cops find rock of cocaine in bag of peanuts
Man accused of stealing car, taking in movie in Georgia
Man accused of stealing car, taking in movie in Georgia
Jury selection begins for former execs at truck stop chain
Jury selection begins for former execs at truck stop chain
Job fair for veterans set for Tuesday
Operation Troop Employ 2017, a job fair with a focus on veterans presented by Vindyjobs.com, will take place Tuesday.
Competency evaluation set for aggravated murder suspect
Competency evaluation set for aggravated murder suspect
Texas sheriff: “No way” for people to escape once shooting started
A sheriff says there was likely “no way” for parishioners to escape once shooting started at the Texas church.
Valley's Vietnam War fatalities not forgotten
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The fact that Zoey Douglas’ great-uncle was killed
High winds brought down trees cutting power to 10,000 in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties
Staff report boardman The Sweeney GMC Buick dealership and the Ethan Allen furniture store
Off-duty EMT was among the unsuspecting bystanders caught in crossfire of Howland killings
Off-duty EMT was among the unsuspecting bystanders caught in crossfire of Howland killings
USPS processing center downtown remains open
Two years ago, however, the center, located at 99 S. Walnut St., was on USPS’ consolidation list.
Fatal crash probed
Fatal crash probed VERNON TOWNSHIP A van-commercial bus crash in Vernon Township late Saturday
Experts scour past of man charged in attack
Associated Press NEW YORK From his hospital bed, Sayfullo Saipov proudly told investigators how
In Japan, Trump pushes new trade deal
Associated Press TOKYO President Donald Trump began his second day in Japan by pushing for
AROUND THE NHL
AROUND THE NHL Sunday’s games Canadiens 2, Blackhawks 0 CHICAGO Charlie Lindgren made 38
Saudi arrests of powerful princes consolidates another’s power grab
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s heir to the throne is overseeing an
Average US gas price jumps 7 cents
Average US gas price jumps 7 cents CAMARILLO, Calif. The average price of a gallon of regular-
SUNDAY’s OTHER NBA GAMES
Rockets 137, Jazz 110 HOUSTON James Harden scored a career-high 56 points and added 13 assists
ON THE LINKS | Sunday’s pro golf results
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN OPEN LAS VEGAS Patrick Cantlay won the Shriners Hospitals for
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Phillip J. Morrison Jr., 28, of 1501 Broadway St.
texas AT LEAST 26 KILLED IN MASS SHOOTING AT CHURCH
Associated Press SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas A man dressed in black tactical-style gear and armed
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Public Records Commission, 5:30 p.m., administration office,
Friday’s LOCAL games 7:30 kickoffs
DIVISION III Canfield (11-0) vs. Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin (9-2), Mollenkopf Stadium, Warren.
SPORTS digest
YSU’s Davis earns MVFC honor YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State quarterback Ricky Davis has been named
Russian probes gaining steam
Opinion: By Donald Lambro Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON The criminal indictments charging three
Special counsel is biased
Opinion: By Susan Stamper Brown Cagle Cartoons And so, it begins. Robert Mueller’s Office of the Special
Here’s a rundown of our recommendations to voters
Editorial: With a few notable excep- tions, the run-up to tomorrow’s general election in the Mahoning Valley
In $121M debut, ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ Disney flex might
In $121M debut, ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ Disney flex might NEW YORK “Thor: Ragnarok” thundered to one
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 6
Today is Monday, Nov. 6, the 310th day of 2017. There are 55 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Police: Infant died from bite by family’s dog
Police: Infant died from bite by family’s dog CLEVELAND Police say a 2-week-old girl in Ohio has
‘Green burials’ still a niche market
By MARION RENAULT The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Ken Buzzelli seeks his late wife in a blade
RECAPS OF SUNDAY’s OTHER GAMES
AFC Raiders 27, Dolphins 24 MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. Derek Carr threw for 300 yards and Oakland
’83 slaying that haunted family is linked to racism
Associated Press GRIFFIN, GA. When 23-year-old Timothy Coggins was found dead and disfigured
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Today’s Entries
Post Time: 12:45 p.m. RACE 1 $28,500, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 1 Paradise Cruz (Kauffman) 11920/1
QUOTABLE BILLY PRICE, Austintown graduate and Ohio State center, about recent losses by top-ranked teams, including the Buckeyes, at Iowa:
“Kinnick Stadium, it’s got its ‘Kinnick Curse’ or whatever you want to call it.”
Report: Commerce head has stake in firm tied to Putin
Associated Press NEW YORK Newly leaked documents show that Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, the
Clarence M. Adams
Clarence M. Adams Samuel Adams Charles F. Azara Jr., Marines Andrew J. Babyak Jr., Army John
OHSAA REGIONAL SEMIFINAL FOOTBALL PAIRINGS
Games are Friday, 7:30 p.m. DIVISION I Region 1 1 Cle. St. Ignatius (10-1) vs. 4 Euclid (9-2)
Sunday, November 5 (77 stories)
Downtown event honors those killed in Vietnam War
The fact that Zoey Douglas’ great uncle was killed in action at a young age long before her time didn’t diminish her gratitude and appreciation for being able to honor him.
URGENT: 26 killed in church attack in Texas’ deadliest mass shooting
A man dressed in black tactical-style gear and armed with an assault rifle opened fire inside a church in a small South Texas community on Sunday, killing 26 people and wounding about 20 others in what the governor called the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history.
MAHONING COUNTY
All townships have two trustees to elect, and all school boards have three members to elect unless otherwise noted. Selected contested races are included. An * denotes incumbents. A X denotes Vindicator endorsement.
Brown deserves support in Y’town mayoral race
Editorial: The answer to one question swayed The Vindicator to reject Sean McKinney and recommend Jamael Tito Brown for Youngsown mayor.
Canfield sister physicians follow parents’ footsteps
Practicing medicine is both the family business and a passion for the Padubidri family.
Soccer season ends with Lake Catholic blanking Canfield
Finding an opening to let loose with a shot isn’t always easy.
Model trains keep rolling along at fall open house
Jack DeMain, third-most senior member of the Youngstown Model Railroad Association, got his first Lionel set in 1946 when he was 6. “I still have it, and it still runs,” said DeMain, during the first day of the Youngstown Model Railroad Association’s fall open house.
Youngsown teachers union vows to “take action
Youngstown Education Association President Larry Ellis said schools CEO Krish Mohip’s action on teacher evaluations, unveiled Saturday, violates the YEA’s contract with the Youngstown City School District, which runs through June 30, 2018.
Auditor’s new investigative team leads to major Valley indictments
Infante, Marchionda investigations originated with THE Auditor’s office.
SPORTS DIGEST || Balash to speak to Curbstone Coaches
Balash to speak to Curbstone Coaches Dana Balash, WFMJ TV channel 21 Sports Director, will be the
Valley journalists will report opioid questions from community
Questions from Your Voice Ohio forums will generate stories for local news outlets.
REGIONAL ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games
No. 2 ranked Mount Union punched its ticket back to the postseason with an Ohio Athletic Conference win over Muskingum.
Historian will lecture on life of Joseph Butler
Staff report BOARDMAN Rick Shale, a professor emeritus at Youngstown State University, will give
Beauty in the details
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Austin Pendleton is teaming up with Susan
Firestone will tailor a lecture for Valley
The multi-talented man is more than just an interviewer Staff report WARREN Roy Firestone
Church, motorcycle club event raises funds to buy toys for kids
“We’re trying to help any needy family that needs help for Christmas,” said the Rev. Bob Gilbert, pastor.
Fresh Marketplace Farmers Market has robust 2017
The farmers market is located in New Wilmington, P a.
METRO DIGEST || Deja Vu shooting victims stable
Victims stable YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police continue to investigate a Saturday morning shooting
Former Vindy building now YBI's newest addition
Heidi Ruby, director of operations at the Youngstown Business Incubator, left, and Barb Ewing, YBI's executive director, show off the former doors of the old Vindicator building — now on display in the lobby of the building. YBI purchased The Vindicator’s former office space and turned it into a modern tech facility for additive manufacturing.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Dale Triplett v. Dillon Bickerton et al, personal injury.
Collectors seek early versions of coffee-making machines
Morning coffee has been a necessity for centuries, and there have been numerous patents for coffee-
TRUMBULL CO.
TRUMBULL CO. CITIES AND VILLAGES WARREN AUDITOR [Unexpired term ending 12/31/2019] YVincent S.
COLUMBIANA CO.
COLUMBIANA CO. CITIES COLUMBIANA COUNCIL [3 to elect] YDaniel P. Bekar* YTony Dolan YRick
Cedar Fair adding coasters in Ohio, California, Virginia
Cedar Fair adding coasters in Ohio, California, Virginia SANDUSKY Amusement park operator Cedar
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Chamber hosts industry roundtable YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a
Snow, rain in California
Associated Press KINGVALE, Calif. Snow fell Saturday in the Sierra Nevada and rain hit the far
Local voting districts seen as crucial to election security
Associated Press CONYERS, Ga. Last November, election officials in a small Rhode Island town
area bowling scores
amron lanes Sportsman League — George Davis 267-763, Eric Grischow 252-739, Vince Ross 279-706,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., regular meeting, administrative building, 6844
We can learn from Taiwan
Opinion: So, if you are reading this first thing Sunday morning around 6 a.m., I will just be arriving in
Riders and nonriders alike should vote for WRTA levy
Opinion: Riders and nonriders alike should vote for WRTA levy When I was a young child in the 1960s, my
Local election officials expect poor turnout for this election
Mahoning County could see its lowest turnout for a general election in at least 15 years
GREEN, OHIO City won’t give up fight against gas pipeline
By MARK GILLISPIE Associated Press CLEVELAND As a partnership between companies based in
Ed Puskas: Browns found a way to lose bye week
Maybe the franchise’s next reset should include new owners.
Home Savings donates $5,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank
Home Savings donates $5,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank
Voice of reason, integrity
Opinion: There’s no such thing as a coincidence, which must mean that the telephone call was the result of
LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS
MARKETING PALO Creative recently announced the hiring of Keith Stinson as content
Principal of year indicted on sex charges
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE A former Ohio principal of the year has been charged with multiple
industry study
industry study Cruise lines, their passengers and crew spent a record $21.69 billion in the U.S.
For the Week of Sunday, November 5, 2017
R&L Enterprises Inc. to Barbara A. Bott, Barnstone Lane, Canfield, $279,000. 5600 Mahoning Ave.
Explosive growth of e-commerce could mean more jobs Misplaced fear
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON When the robots came to online
Virginia Creeper Trail invites bikers to ... TAKE IT EASY
By KAREN TESTA Associated Press DAMASCUS, Va. It was an invitation even teenagers who had
Poll: Most Americans have little fear of robots taking jobs
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON Most Americans believe their jobs,
Gratitude and hammocks: Oprah unveils gift guide
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Oprah Winfrey’s back with her longest holiday gift
Antique prices from around the country
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
When a miracle drug goes bad
Q. When I first started taking Lyrica for severe fibromyalgia and nerve pain from diabetes, it was
Justice Sotomayor working on 3 books for young people
Justice Sotomayor working on 3 books for young people NEW YORK Supreme Court Justice Sonia
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Trump’s Asia trip presents a crucial international test
Trump’s Asia trip presents a crucial international test HONOLULU On his most grueling and
Congressional leaders call for sexual-harassment training
Associated Press WASHINGTON Leading lawmakers are calling for mandatory training and other steps
Pair charged with securing child to bed with duct tape
By MARK GILLISPIE Associated Press EAST CLEVELAND The parents of a 6-year-old boy have been
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m.: Another free Stained Glass
MILESTONES
MILESTONES Award for program The NorthEast Ohio Community Alternative Program was presented with
Thorough research is key to wise stock selection
Q. Recently, you wrote that deciding whether to pay off a 3.25 percent mortgage was a no-brainer
Congress has unique rules regarding sexual harassment; if there’s a settlement, the American taxpayers foot the bill
Opinion: It should surprise no one that when it comes to sexual harassment, members of Congress and their
Ron Chernow’s ‘Grant’ offers tutorial on mature judgment
Opinion: WASHINGTON Evidence of national discernment, although never abundant, can now be found high on the
Saturday, November 4 (72 stories)
Kids eyes light up at Y'town Model Railroad Assoc. fall open house, display
Jack DeMain, third-most senior member of the Youngstown Model Railroad Association, has had a love affair with model trains since he got his first Lionel set in 1946 when he was 6.
Church's first Thunder Run raising funds for toys for foster kids, orphans, needy
Christ’s Church may be reorganizing and have a small congregation, but you could say the church also is reaching out to the community in a big way.
Torture by Taliban, Trump's criticism, intel gained weighed in Bergdahl sentence, experts say
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's brutal five years of captivity by Taliban allies carried significant weight in an Army judge's decision to spare him prison time for leaving his post in Afghanistan in 2009, legal experts said.
Belgian airline exec, biker's legs amputated from Manhattan terrorist attack
Marion Van Reeth biked hundreds of miles through rugged parts of the world on charity excursions.
AP: At least 195 Trump, family, empire websites hijacked
Four years ago, well before the furor over allegations Moscow meddled in the 2016 election that put Donald Trump in the White House, at least 195 web addresses belonging to Trump, his family or his business empire were hijacked by hackers possibly operating out of Russia, The Associated Press has learned.
D-II regional girls soccer: Lake Catholic 2, Canfield 0
The Cardinals were the Valley's last soccer team standing.
Four shot at Market Street club
Four people shot early today at a Market Street club are expected to survive, police said.
New Youngstown teacher evaluations to be linked to district performance
Teacher evaluations now will include “shared attribution measures,” or student-growth measures that can be attributed to a group – in this case, the school district, schools CEO Krish Mohip explained.
Mahoning County cuts ribbon on $4 million dog shelter
Dog Warden Dianne Fry became tearful as she thanked the community for the effort that went into constructing the 14,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building, which the public can tour today from11 to 3.
“The People of the Mahoning Valley: Stories of Identity and Innovation” opens today
The $500,000 exhibition occupies most of the first floor of the building. Visitors can check it out today for free at a one-day open house from noon to 4 p.m.
Spartans’ upset bid slips away against Tigers
All was well for the seventh-seeded Spartans (6-5) for most of the second half.
‘Dynamic’ Girard outguns Lakeview
Mark Waid passed for 362 yards and three TDs and ran for 113 yards and two more scores.
Trumbull Adoption Day joins 3 more kids with new families
To Don Beauchene, who along with his wife, Michelle, adopted Lucianna on Friday during Trumbull County Adoption Day at the courthouse, there’s no difference between his adopted and biological children.
Big 3 helps South Range pull away from rival Crestview in D-V rematch
Big plays from Aniello Buzzacco, Peyton Remish and Mathias Combs led the Raiders over the Rebels.
Hundreds celebrate Boys & Girls Club’s positive influence
When asked to describe what being part of the Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown has meant to her, 15-year-old La’Niya Muldrow paused briefly, but didn’t mince words.
Kravitz Deli honors fallen police officer, raises funds
Kravitz Deli donated a dollar from each discounted sandwich they sold to a Justin Leo charitable fund.
‘Hamilton’ actor to give lessons this month
Seth Stewart grew up in Kent and started attending the James Dance and Performing Arts Center when he was 10
Kremlin praises Ovechkin’s Putin Team
Kremlin praises Ovechkin’s Putin Team MOSCOW The Kremlin has backed Alex Ovechkin’s new “social
‘Bad Moms’ starts season with a bomb
By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press In that old Christmas stalwart “Love Actually,” the wonderful
East Palestine becomes latest local to fall to Mogadore
The Mogadore Wildcats’ dominance against local teams continued Friday night
Two Canfield students first to receive Microsoft certification in county
Cullen Brady and Kendall Conrad, seniors at Canfield High School, completed Microsoft Office certifications in late October.
Federal judge dismisses YSU from SGA lawsuit
Student who argued rights were violated by SGA elections board can continue her action against its adviser
METRO DIGEST || Albino deer shot
Albino deer shot POLAND A village official said an albino deer that was found shot with an arrow
Community comes together for opioid summit
Judge Theresa Dellick of Mahoning County Juvenile Court welcomed a crowd of about 100 people to a Community Opioid Summit at Covelli Centre on Friday. The court and Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board organized the event.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Job workshop YOUNGSTOWN YWCA Youngstown will host a job-skills workshop beginning Monday. It
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Conklin, Cappuzzello to direct new league
Rob Conklin and Dave Cappuzzello will be commissioner and president, respectively, of the new NorthEast 8 Conference.
Knowing winter roosting boxes
As colder weather approaches, I often get questions about winter roosting boxes. Many cavity-nesting
Third-ranked Buckeyes look to avoid a letdown
Ohio State will face the Hawkeyes (5-3, 2-3) as an 18-point favorite but the Hawkeyes are no pushover.
First-half fumble took away Valley Christian’s momentum
The game against East Canton was tied at 7 early in the second quarter.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Annual Sacred Music Festival set for Sunday
Annual Sacred Music Festival set for Sunday CANFIELD Western Reserve United Methodist Church,
Tribe picks up 2018 options Brantley, Tomlin
The Indians are convinced Michael Brantley will be healthy and productive.
Warm enough to fish
Cold is not my favorite weather, but I don’t cower at home when the mercury plummets. It’s
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: An all-American concert
BMW issues recalls for fire risk
Associated Press DETROIT BMW is recalling more than 1 million cars and SUVs in two U.S. recalls
LeBron conjures up 57 against Wizards
Associated Press WASHINGTON Look out, NBA. Walking to the locker room after scoring 57 points
Don’t be lazy: Get out and vote
Opinion: There are several key races and tax issues in Youngstown and Mahoning County on Tuesday’s ballot that require your vote
House GOP revises tax bill, makes it less generous
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans on Friday quietly made changes to their far-
Russia’s hackers took only a week to pry into Clinton camp
Associated Press WASHINGTON Nineteen thousand lines of raw data associated with the theft of
Bergdahl spared from prison; Trump calls it a ‘disgrace’
Bergdahl spared from prison; Trump calls it a ‘disgrace’ FORT BRAGG, N.C. Army Sgt. Bowe
Why raises are elusive even with unemployment so low
Associated Press WASHINGTON With U.S. unemployment at a 17-year low and businesses complaining
Rising tech stocks send S&P 500 to record
Associated Press NEW YORK Another spurt higher for Apple and other technology stocks helped the
YSU visits winless Sycamores
Indiana State has not won a game this season, but it has won a game called “Two degrees of Bo Pelini.”
‘Here’s looking at you, kid’
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons When I was in my late teens, a Nashville TV station ran a late-
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 4
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 4 Today is Saturday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2017. There are 57 days left in
Miss McClintock, Mr. Flores plan vows for fall 2018
Miss McClintock, Mr. Flores plan vows for fall 2018
Record Review
Maroon 5 Album: “Red Pill Blues” Grade: A When Adam Levine hits his buzzer and swivels his
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: QUOTE OF THE DAY “Crooked Hillary bought the DNC & then stole the Democratic Primary from Crazy
US carries out 1st airstrikes against ISIS in Somalia
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia The U.S. military for the first time has conducted two
Contradicting Trump team: Warming mostly man-made
Associated Press WASHINGTON A massive U.S. report concludes the evidence of global warming is
Hits from Dems, Trump put Sessions in hot seat
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s chief law- enforcement officer found himself in a
Ohio 11 growers chosen for medical marijuana program
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio has chosen the first 11 cultivators for its medical marijuana
Girard woman faces child-endangerment charges
Jaylyn Hoschar, 19, also faces charges of resisting arrest and obstructing official business
Klays 4 Kids
Klays 4 Kids West Middlesex, Pa. Hidden Valley Sportsmen’s Club, 268 Gilkey Road, is having a
METRO DIGEST || Mill Creek reopens road
Park reopens road YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks reopened West Newport Drive between Canfield
Real testing time for democracy
Opinion: By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. ROBERTS Andrews McMeel Syndication Orrin Hatch of Utah, the
PREP FOOTBALL Notes & recaps
Perry 38, Struthers 8 PERRY Perry quarterback Kolston Brewster was 16 of 28 for 200 yards and
Baldwin is well equipped to serve as Y’town judge
Editorial: The contrast between the two candidates for Youngs-town Municipal Court judge in Tuesday’s election
Friday, November 3 (134 stories)
Loyal K-Mart customers mourn Austintown store's closing
The Kmart store here has been a staple place to shop for as long as its customers can remember, but that will end come late January.
Tyler History Center debuts long-awaited exhibit Saturday
The Mahoning Valley's history – including the people and events that shaped the area – now has a permanent home downtown.
Community responds to sandwich promotion honoring slain officer
Kravitz Deli is known to draw a big crowd, but on Friday, customers wearing “Thin Blue Line” and “R.I.P. Justin Leo” shirts had more than lunch on their mind.
Tour Mahoning County's new dog pound from 11 to 3 Saturday
Dogs in the custody of the Mahoning County Dog Warden will begin moving to a new home Monday.
House GOP revises tax bill, takes bigger chunks away from middle class
House GOP revises tax bill, takes bigger chunks away from middle class
Ohio chooses marijuana growers in Ravenna, Akron, Canton and 8 more places
Ohio chooses marijuana growers in Ravenna, Akron, Canton and 8 more places
“The People of the Mahoning Valley: Stories of Identity and Innovation” opens Saturday
“The People of the Mahoning Valley: Stories of Identity and Innovation” opens Saturday
Rising tech stocks put S&P 500 on pace for 8th weekly gain
Rising tech stocks put S&P 500 on pace for 8th weekly gain
Newton Township trustee special meeting for Saturday is canceled
Newton Township trustee special meeting for Saturday is canceled
OSHP troopers seize $266K worth of meth in traffic stop
OSHP troopers seize $266K worth of meth in traffic stop
UPDATE | Wounded soldier: Bergdahl sentence unacceptable
Wounded soldier: Bergdahl sentence unacceptable
3 cited in Pa. for allegedly pouring beer on captured opossum
3 cited in Pa. for allegedly pouring beer on captured opossum
Waitress says model Chrissy Teigen left $1,000 tip
Waitress says model Chrissy Teigen left $1,000 tip
CMA rescinds media restrictions for awards show, apologizes
CMA rescinds media restrictions for awards show, apologizes
Court asked to reconsider defamation suit against Bill Cosby
Court asked to reconsider defamation suit against Bill Cosby
Ohio-based Kroger to sell own line of clothing aimed at the family
Kroger to sell own line of clothing aimed at the family
Suspected US strike targets ISIS-linked fighters in Somalia
Suspected US strike targets ISIS-linked fighters in Somalia
Ohio picks 11 smaller growers for medical marijuana program
Ohio picks 11 smaller growers for medical marijuana program
Sales of iPhone X begin: Can Apple live up to the hype?
Sales of iPhone X begin: Can Apple live up to the hype?
West Side roads closed beginning Nov. 10 for 60 days
West Side roads closed beginning Nov. 10 for 60 days
BMW recalls 1.4M vehicles due to risk of under-hood fires
BMW recalls 1.4M vehicles due to risk of under-hood fires
UPDATE | Mahoning County unveils $4 million dog shelter
Mahoning County unveils $4 million dog shelter this morning
Man out of drug rehab is robbed trying to buy cocaine
Man out of drug rehab is robbed trying to buy cocaine
Needle found in Boardman child's trick-or-treat candy
Needle found in Boardman child's trick-or-treat candy
Motorists asked to steer clear of Himrod Avenue on East Side
Motorists asked to steer clear of Himrod Avenue on East Side
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics make donation to TCESC
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics make donation to TCESC
Court justice seeking Ohio governor’s seat recuses himself
Court justice seeking Ohio governor’s seat recuses himself
US hiring jumps after hurricanes as employers add 261K jobs
US hiring jumps after hurricanes as employers add 261K jobs
Facing a $2.5M-plus shortfall next year, Youngstown may consider unpaid leave
The city needs to eliminate about 40 employees by the end of 2018.
Mooney, Poland face off again
Most of the Mahoning Valley’s high school football playoff teams are making road trips tonight. For those not interested in traveling, there are three games matching local teams.
Campbell police move to E-ticket system
Receiving a traffic ticket is never an enjoyable experience, but the Campbell Police Department hopes its newest equipment will help expedite the process and, ultimately, offer better service to the public.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU to host exhibition vs. Davis & Elkins
The Youngstown State women’s basketball team will host Davis & Elkins in an exhibition game this Saturday at 1 p.m. at Beeghly Center. Admission to the contest is free.
Attorneys in Infante case disagree over validity of search warrant
The judge in the Ralph Infante public-corruption case heard arguments Thursday from Infante’s attorney and special prosecutor Dan Kasaris of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office regarding Infante’s request to have evidence seized by agents at his former home in Niles be suppressed from trial.
Arrested on drug charges decades ago, local man celebrates 30 years in recovery
Michael K. Write wants people struggling with addiction to have hope.
HIGH SCHOOLS Thursday’s results
VOLLEYBALL Tournament Division III Canton Central Catholic 25-25-25, Salem 16-21-19
Canfield schools highest ranked in tri-county in performance index score
Performance index is determined by improved state test scores across the student population. Canfield is ranked 24th.
Austintown Walmart shooting suspect ID’d
Austintown Police identified Terrance Craig, 26, of Campbell, as the suspect in a shooting at Austintown Walmart earlier this week.
Dominion plans to invest $4.27 million in Warren
Dominion Energy Ohio plans to invest $4.27 million to replace a combined 26,056 feet of bare steel pipeline.
Woman involved in alleged I-80 kidnapping will represent herself
Benita Williams has gone through four lawyers, but her latest will be her last.
Warren firefighters probe 3 possible arsons in 2 days
The Warren Fire Department is hitting the streets and interviewing residents of the area on either side of West Market Street on the city’s west side after three suspicious house fires there in the past two days.
SWAT team carries out hostage scenario downtown
Youngstown police officer Marc Gillette and Sgt. John Elberty plan out their entry into the Covelli Centre Thursday during a mock hostage scenario. The Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team/SWAT, consisting of police officers from the three counties, along with Youngstown Fire Department and STATMedEvac, participated in the event to test new radios and equipment and prepare for an actual event.
Brown, McKinney spending a lot in the race for Youngstown mayor
Opinion: Money isn’t everything in politics, but it often plays a significant role in elections. During the
METRO DIGEST | Fuel odor in Poland
Fuel odor in Poland POLAND Mahoning County hazardous materials personnel spent several hours
Today is Friday, Nov. 3, the 307th day of 2017. There are 58 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, Nov. 3, the 307th day of 2017. There are 58 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Russia hackers had targets worldwide, beyond US election
Russia hackers had targets worldwide, beyond US election WASHINGTON The hackers who disrupted
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Tax education CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Accounting Society will present a tax-education
Austintown JWC donates supplies for hurricane relief
Austintown JWC donates supplies for hurricane relief
TODAY’S REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL GAMES AT A GLANCE
DIVISION II BOARDMAN at MASSILLON Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Where: Paul Brown Tiger Stadium,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
‘Obamacare’ free for older, poorer in nearly all counties
Associated Press WASHINGTON Older people with low incomes nearly everywhere would have access
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Lordstown could face more downtime
The General Motors Lordstown Complex could start off the year with production downtime.
Workers’ productivity jumps 3 percent in third quarter
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. workers’ productivity jumped 3 percent in the third quarter,
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald A. Hunsbarger, 54, of Boardman, and Mary E.
washington Big GOP tax bill would cut rates – but also breaks
Associated Press WASHINGTON With fanfare and a White House kickoff, House Republicans unfurled a
GOP tax plan may offer little aid for many in middle class
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans have stressed that the tax plan they unveiled
Scientists discover hidden chamber in Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza
Associated Press CAIRO Scientists say they have found a hidden chamber in Egypt’s Great Pyramid
METRO DIGEST || Suspected drugs found
Reports said police found three bags of suspected cocaine, a bag of suspected marijuana and eight pills Wednesday on a man who fled from a traffic stop.
cdc report Rate for gun deaths in US increases for second straight year
Associated Press NEW YORK The U.S. rate for gun deaths has increased for the second straight
Manafort attacks special counsel’s case as ‘embellished’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman attacked an
Trump nominates Powell for next Fed chairman
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Thursday announced his choice of Federal
Trump follows Obama on terror suspects
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump promised he would fill the military prison at
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Township trustees, 9 a.m., special meeting, administration building, 4410
Clash emerges over Puerto Rico power-restoration timeline
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Officials in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are clashing
Kaylie McMurray v Dylan Nielson
CANFIELD Kaylie McMurray and Dylan Nielson, both of Washington, D.C., were married March 9 in a
BSTN students compare notes with the pros
The Boardman Schools Television Network football crew from Boardman High School recently had the
Poland Community Briefs
Holiday tradition returns One hundred vendors are part of this year’s Holiday Shoppe, an annual
Women suffer in prison
Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords Over the last few years, our broken criminal justice system has
Mass Incarceration is a Women’s Issue, Too
Opinion: Mass Incarceration is a Women’s Issue, Too The United States is one of the top incarcerators of
Right and wrong reaction to New York terror attack
Editorial: Playing out as it did in the shadows of the horrific 9/11 World Trade Center attack, Tuesday’s
Drumlines bring the beats to Boardman High School
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman High School hosted its fifth annual Boardman Drum
Ground is broken on sidewalk
The Poland Township Board of Trustees, Bob Lidle, Eric Ungaro and Joanne Wollet, were joined by
BBB teaches community about protection against scammers
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown library invited Melissa Ames of the Better
Boardman Historical Society announces second fall season program
The Boardman Historical Society will present the second fall season lecture program at the Boardman
Master gardeners give tips at the Boardman library
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman library invited master gardeners to the
Community members paint to help high school choir
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Wonderstruck Artisan Market and Classes hosted a Painting for
Cross country places 10th at regional championship
Boardman Spartan sophomore Mitchel Dunham advanced to the OHSAA Regional Championship for the second
Canfield Community Briefs
Historical society to have Nov. 9 lecture The Canfield Historical Society’s annual Fall Lecture
CVMS seventh-graders suffer first loss of the season
The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grade football team fell to Austintown Middle School 14-8
Poland library gives students ASL lesson with snacks
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Poland library hosted a lesson on learning American Sign
Austintown Community Briefs
Middle school PTA hosts craft show The Austintown Middle School PTA will host its 34th annual
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Union Elementary PTO runs art class
Poland Union Elementary PTO hosted art classes throughout the day for all children in the school on Oct. 24.
Smiths host garden party to celebrate 50th
canfield William and Veronica Smith and their children hosted a garden party Aug. 12 at their home
Fall Festival at community garden includes crafts and fun
The Woodside Community Garden in Austintown hosted their first Fall Festival and Craft Show on Oct. 21.
Students team up with Mission of Love
The students of Glenwood Junior High and Center Intermediate schools were excited to do whatever
Pep rally celebrates 100 years
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman High School threw a pep rally on Sept. 22 to
Ladies Auxiliary raises money for Potential Development Schools
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #3298 hosted a Quarter
POLICE BLOTTER
POLICE BLOTTER Oct. 13 Menacing: A Columbus man said he had received a threatening call while he
Lady Cardinals soccer hosts tribute to seniors
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Family, friends and the Canfield soccer community joined the
Mercy Health offers clinic for sports injuries
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mercy Health Youngstown created a walk-in sports clinic open
Austintown Sports Briefs
Falcons win against Lake Fitch won 4-2 on penalty kicks after tying in regulation 2-2 when Lake
Nicole Vlad and Dr. Evan Wray will marry
YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Clarence and Alice Wray and Victor and Elizabeth Vlad, all of Youngstown, are
Friends of the Library host craft show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning
Shana Wilson, Jim Schuler set date for Dec. 23
poland Shana Wilson and Jim Schuler, both of Poland, are announcing their engagement. The bride-
Main library branch opens Career and Job Center
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Main library continues to strive to meet the
Boys golf places best in school history
The Boardman boys golf team finished in fifth place at the recent OHSAA Division I Golf State
Union Elementary to host Holiday Shoppe
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary will host its 14th annual Holiday
Elementary schools celebrate Halloween
The four Boardman elementary schools all had fall festival parades and parties on Oct. 27.
Junior League of Youngstown holds first annual meeting
The Junior League of Youngstown hosted its first meeting of the year at Junior Achievement of
Canfield Presbyterian Church hosts Trunk or Treat
The Canfield Presbyterian Church hosted a Trunk or Treat, which included Biblical carnival games, dinner and trick-or-treating from car to car in the church parking lot, on Oct. 25.
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
CHS students ‘Red Out’ heart disease
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com It was a sea of red at Bob Dove Field as the Canfield
Boardman Community Briefs
Interim acupuncturist begins at wellness center The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman
Union introduces new math program
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary School hosted a parents only event
Austintown library book club discusses historical literature
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown library’s “...And the Rest is History“ book club
CLS tailgate brings community together
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Local School District hosted its annual
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Brooke Stanley; Grant McConnell; Katie Donnachie; Marlie Kluchar Instrument: Trumpet;
CHS boys soccer celebrates seniors
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters honored the eight
Thursday, November 2 (131 stories)
Youngstown officials ponder monthly unpaid leave to balance budget
As city officials try to avoid layoffs to make up a projected $2.5 million to $3 million general-fund deficit next year, one new option thrown out was unpaid leave.
Campbell cops' new devices speed ticketing
Receiving a traffic ticket is never an enjoyable experience, but the Campbell Police Department hopes its newest equipment will help expedite the process and, ultimately, offer better service to the public.
Canfield 24th in performance rankings on state report cards
Canfield schools placed 24th in state rankings for performance index scores from the 2016-17 school year’s Ohio report card results released in late September.
Judge hears Infante arguments to prohibit search evidence at trial
The judge in the Ralph Infante public-corruption case heard arguments Thursday from Infante’s attorney and special prosecutor Dan Kasaris of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office regarding Infante’s request to have evidence seized by agents at his former home in Niles be suppressed from trial.
Facing a $2.5M-plus shortfall next year, Youngstown may consider employee furloughs
Facing a $2.5M-plus shortfall next year, Youngstown may consider employee furloughs
Austintown Kmart to close
The next Kmart to close its doors in the Mahoning Valley is located at 4475 Mahoning Ave. The store will close in January.
Open house for city schools Aspire program is Monday
Open house for city schools Aspire program is Monday
GOP bill allows churches to back candidates, keep tax status
GOP bill allows churches to back candidates, keep tax status
Campbell man revealed as suspect in Austintown Walmart shooting
Campbell man revealed as suspect in Austintown Walmart shooting.
Clash emerges over Puerto Rico power restoration time line
Clash emerges over Puerto Rico power restoration timeline
Poland Seminary High School's Holiday Shoppe is Saturday
Poland Seminary High School's Holiday Shoppe is Saturday
More than 40M fire extinguishers that may not work recalled
More than 40M fire extinguishers that may not work recalled
Russia hackers pursued Putin foes, not just US Democrats
Russia hackers pursued Putin foes, not just US Democrats
Ex-Trump campaign official withdraws nomination for ag post
Ex-Trump campaign official withdraws nomination for ag post
YSU Newman Center's wine-tasting fundraiser is Saturday
YSU Newman Center's wine-tasting fundraiser is Saturday
Judge, lawyers discuss evidence seized at ex-Niles mayor's home
Judge, lawyers discuss evidence seized at ex-Niles mayor's home
Free 'Obamacare' for older, poorer in nearly all counties
Free 'Obamacare' for older, poorer in nearly all counties
UPDATE | Neighbors: Walmart suspect unfriendly, hostile
Neighbors: Walmart suspect unfriendly, hostile
Ohio launches anti-opioid ad campaign to reduce prescribing
Ohio launches anti-opioid ad campaign to reduce prescribing
TAX OVERHAUL | GOP tax plan may offer little aid for many in middle class
GOP tax plan may offer little aid for many in middle class
RUSSIA PROBE | Due in court, Manafort attacks Russia probe indictment
Due in court, Manafort attacks Russia probe indictment
Man convicted of killing teen girl he recruited to rob bank
Man convicted of killing teen girl he recruited to rob bank
Dominion plans $4.27 million pipeline project in Warren
Dominion plans $4.27 million pipeline project in Warren
Youngstown cops arrest man with gun trying to get into Rescue Mission
Youngstown cops arrest man with gun trying to get into Rescue Mission
Warren Fire Department investigating three suspected arsons in two days
Warren Fire Department investigating three suspected arsons in two days
NYC ATTACK | Trump calls for death penalty for NYC truck attack suspect
Trump calls for death penalty for NYC truck attack suspect
Pa. boy struck by stray bullet as a newborn dies at age 3
Pa. boy struck by stray bullet as a newborn dies at age 3
Losses for tech and consumer products companies hit stocks
Losses for tech and consumer products companies hit stocks
Police: Man flees court at sentencing, crashes car
Police: Man flees court at sentencing, crashes car
Scientists discover hidden chamber in Egypt's Great Pyramid
Scientists discover hidden chamber in Egypt's Great Pyramid
Hershey’s Gold: Candy company offers 1st new bar since 1995
Hershey’s Gold: Candy company offers 1st new bar since 1995
Receiver seeks sale of $30 million in gold from shipwreck
Receiver seeks sale of $30 million in gold from shipwreck
Republican NY Senate leader slams GOP's federal tax cut plan
Republican NY Senate leader slams GOP's federal tax cut plan
Ohio woman sentenced for role in toddler’s beating death
Ohio woman sentenced for role in toddler’s beating death
Mahoning Valley SWAT team conducting exercise today at Covelli Centre
Mahoning Valley SWAT team conducting exercise today at Covelli Centre
Arson was cause of blaze that destroyed North Side home early today
Arson was cause of blaze that destroyed North Side home early today
Struthers students collect nearly 3,000 socks for the homeless
Students at Struthers Middle School spent Wednesday morning sorting nearly 3,000 pairs of new socks before donating them to the homeless as part of the school’s second annual participation in “Socktober,” a nationwide sock drive.
Houston strong: Astros win World Series
George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night.
Teachers union loses another case against Mohip
Records show the YEA filed a motion for reconsideration on Sept. 15 without any new or additional information.
Cruze sales show major drop
October 2017 was one of three times in the history of Cruze sedan sales that the Lordstown-built car has less than 10,000 sales.
Aurora’s late goal ends Howland’s season
The goal, coming with 3:50 remaining in the match, was the extent of scoring.
Youngstown to receive $500,000 grant for downtown-park connector trail
The city will receive a $500,000 grant for a project to connect the city center with Mill Creek Park.
Kidron Central tops United in D-III regional
The Golden Eagles had the best boys soccer season in their history.
Assisted living resident helps employee achieve goal of becoming nurse
With help from retired teacher Jean Williams, aide Delonte Carter passed his entrance exam.
Trumbull commissioners OK 3 citizens panel recommendations
One was hiring a qualified and trained county administrator who would oversee daily operations.
Developmental disabilities board celebrates 50 years amid transition
The agency has played a vital role in aiding Mahoning County’s disabled citizens, officials say.
SPORTS digest
Patriots sign QB Hoyer as Brady’s backup FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Tom Brady didn’t go without a backup
Model train layouts on display to public
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The massive model train layouts of the Youngstown Model Railroad
Movember prostate cancer awareness program kicked off Wednesday
One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes.
No-zero grading policy being debated in Youngstown schools
Teachers protest new policy making them give students a minimum of a 50 percent on homework assignments
Citizens say keep the metal detectors in city schools
Youngstown schools CEO Citizens Coalition gave a firm “no” to removing metal detectors from school buildings
Forever family ushers in Adoption Month
Judge Robert N. Rusu, right, of Mahoning County Probate Court poses with the Wolfe family, who adopted Jacqueline, at Wednesday’s Adoption Day celebration in the courthouse rotunda. From left are David, parents Teresa and Shawn, and Jacqueline.
Newly disclosed Facebook ads show Russia’s cyber intrusion
Associated Press WASHINGTON A trove of Facebook ads made public Wednesday by Congress depicts
Trump signs GOP repeal of banking rule for consumers
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the repeal of a banking
Cuyahoga Valley railroad to have canned-food drive
IF YOU GO What: Canned food drive at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad When: Saturday and
Suspect now faces terrorism charges
FBI questions second person from Uzbekistan Associated Press NEW YORK Federal prosecutors
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Moore says he’s ‘proud’ of role on prime-time series
By ALICIA RANCILIO, Associated Press NEW YORK When Shemar Moore’s new crime drama “S.W.A.T.”
“The BIG BANG THEORY,” (CBS) 8 p.m.: Sheldon (Jim Parsons) goes head-to-head with Wil
“The BIG BANG THEORY,” (CBS) 8 p.m.: Sheldon (Jim Parsons) goes head-to-head with Wil Wheaton for
Follow this to rebloom poinsettias
Q. I kept my poinsettia. It had beautiful leaves outside all summer, but didn’t bloom. What can I
Clean slate: NFL reinstates Gordon, but with conditions
Josh Gordon’s personal journey, from star to suspension to sobriety, has reached a new dawning.
‘Menopause’ coming to Powers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Menopause The Musical” is coming to Powers Auditorium in the DeYor
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 2
Today is Thursday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2017. There are 59 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Baby gene therapy study offers hope for fatal muscle disease
Baby gene therapy study offers hope for fatal muscle disease WASHINGTON A first attempt at gene
Ohio’s victims protected; Marsy’s law isn’t needed
Editorial: Victims of crime deserve to be treated with respect and to be kept informed as the trial of the
Trump demands ‘much tougher’ immigration law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Roused by the first major ISIS-inspired attack on U.S. soil since he
‘The Year of Magical Thinking’ at Selah
“The Year of Magical Thinking,” a play based on the memoir of author Joan Didion, will open next Thursday at Selah Dessert Theatre.
Trump’s apologists just don’t care about the ongoing Russian probe
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons Amid all the speculation about the scope and direction of Robert
Ohio partners with YBI to help grow minority businesses
The contract between the state and YBI will begin Jan. 2, 2018.
Social Security at risk
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords How much did your paychecks total last year? You know the answer, of
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Help stop hunger YOUNGSTOWN Gorant Chocolatier is “Lending a Hand to Stop Hunger” in the
Sex accusations now levied at Ratner, Hoffman; NPR chief ousted
Associated Press NEW YORK Hollywood’s widening sexual-harassment crisis has ensnared a
Companies creating robot economy
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords There’s a robot in your future. Not one of those cute little labor-
NIGHTLIFE
Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; 330-518-8891 Sun: Frank Stanger Orchestra with Del
Texas governor voiced ‘concern’ about Red Cross after Harvey
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday he raised concerns with
Day-care duo to be charged in accidental shooting of 2 kids
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Prosecutors are bringing child-abuse charges against a
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Music Man,SDRq Area Community Theatre of Sharpsville. Auditions will take
Taking the god to funny heights ‘THOR: RAGNAROK’
review ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Rating: PG-13 for “intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and
Columbus police face multiple civil-rights suits
Associated Press COLUMBUS Almost 20 years after the government sued Ohio’s largest city
trains Keep Rolling
trains Keep Rolling CVSR will have a canned-food drive, and the Youngstown Model Railroad
Fading jack-o-lanterns?
Fading jack-o-lanterns? Just compost it. Those wrinkly signs of Halloween can be the nutrients
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK A Bad Moms Christmas (R) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 1:50, 4:20, 7:15, 9:45; Fri.-Sun.
House GOP scrambles to finalize tax bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans would leave intact current tax rules on retirement
MVMC plays role in workforce summit
The Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition played a prominent role in the Ohio Manufacturers’ Workforce Summit
The Thor Universe
First comic book: “Journey into Mystery 83” debuted June 1, 1962, with a plot by Stan Lee and script
Fed leaves key rate unchanged
Associated Press WASHINGTON With a new Federal Reserve leader about to be announced, the Fed is
Save that squash!
Save that squash! Today’s pumpkins of all colors are really squash you can enjoy for Thanksgiving.
Autumn Trolley Rides
Autumn Trolley Rides When: Saturday, times vary What: Enjoy an autumn ride through Mill Creek
Man gets 2 years on drug trafficking charges
Both cases investigated by the county’s law-enforcement task force
WEDNESDAY’s OTHER NBA GAMES
Hornets 126, Bucks 121 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kemba Walker had 26 points, rookie Malik Monk had a huge
Time to review:how did your garden grow?
By Thresea Harris OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer We’re here to help you grow, and to help
Help Birds in Flight help our native raptors
By Sara Scudier Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Raptors are birds of prey known for their
Pennsylvania woman gets two years for boyfriend’s overdose death
Woman provided her boyfriend with the heroin that led to his January death
METRO DIGEST || Yes votes on Campbell marijuana dispensary
Votes on dispensary CAMPBELL City council approved legislation Wednesday that will remove
WEDNESDAY’s OTHER NHL GAMES
Blackhawks 3, Flyers 0 CHICAGO Corey Crawford made 35 saves in his first shutout of the season,
Opioid summit set
Opioid summit set YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Juvenile Court Advisory and Mahoning County Mental
Youngstown council approved a $160,000 payment for an emergency demolition of a South Avenue building
The structure was collapsing onto the street
Malkin goal lifts Pens over Oilers
A game against the struggling Edmonton Oilers was what the Pittsburgh Penguins
City council moves to challenge state-collected income tax, join joint dispatch service
City council will to join a community coalition backing a lawsuit dealing with state-regulated income tax
Keep urban chickens out of Columbiana; vote ‘no’
Opinion: Keep urban chickens out of Columbiana; vote ‘no’ I am writing just a few days before the upcoming
Wednesday, November 1 (107 stories)
Trumbull commissioners agree to hire administrator
The Trumbull County commissioners approved three items Wednesday that were recommended to them by the Citizens Budget Review Committee, the group of 12 people who studied county operations earlier this year.
SERB dismisses Youngstown teachers charge regarding pay raise
The State Employment Relations Board has dismissed an unfair labor practices charge against Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip, finding a lack of probable cause.
Mahoning board started with parents teaching classes in church basements
Before the governor signed a bill creating county boards of developmental disabilities in 1967, parents of Mahoning County residents with developmental disabilities took to teaching classes in church basements.
Youngstown teachers protesting new no-zero policy on homework
The Youngstown Education Association has filed a grievance protesting a new city schools policy requiring teachers to give students a minimum score of a 50 percent on homework assignments.
Campbell council removes roadblocks for a potential marijuana dispensary
Campbell council removes roadblocks for a potential marijuana dispensary
Citizens say keep the metal detectors in city schools
Citizens say keep the metal detectors in city schools
Defector: US strike would trigger automatic NK retaliation
Defector: US strike would trigger automatic NK retaliation
CIA releases 470,000 more files from bin Laden raid
CIA releases 470,000 more files from bin Laden raid
Chuck Norris sues over MRI chemical he says poisoned wife
Chuck Norris sues over MRI chemical he says poisoned wife
Newly disclosed Facebook ads show Russia's cyber intrusion
Newly disclosed Facebook ads show Russia's cyber intrusion
Baby gene therapy study offers hope for fatal muscle disease
Baby gene therapy study offers hope for fatal muscle disease
2 in Ohio House disciplined for harassment in recent years
2 in Ohio House disciplined for harassment in recent years
NYC ATTACK | 2nd person sought for questioning by FBI
NYC ATTACK | 2nd person sought for questioning by FBI
Evidence hearing is Thursday in Infante public corruption case
Evidence hearing is Thursday in Infante public corruption case
Youngstown teachers union blasts new grading policy
Youngstown teachers union blasts new grading policy
Officials fire Ohio park ranger accused of assaulting elderly couple
Officials fire Ohio park ranger accused of assaulting elderly couple
First $1M comes to Pennsylvania under new gambling law
First $1M comes to Pennsylvania under new gambling law
US votes against UN resolution condemning US embargo on Cuba
US votes against UN resolution condemning US embargo on Cuba
Ex-police chief accused of hate crime, excessive force
Ex-police chief accused of hate crime, excessive force
Fed leaves key rate unchanged but hints at future hikes
Fed leaves key rate unchanged but hints at future hikes
Warren man pleads not guilty to Saturday afternoon robbery
Warren man pleads not guilty to Saturday afternoon robbery
Papa John's cites NFL controversy in weak pizza sales growth
Papa John's cites NFL controversy in weak pizza sales growth
AP Sources: Broncos bench Siemian, promote Osweiler
AP Sources: Broncos bench Siemian, promote Osweiler
Down syndrome abortion bill set for vote in Ohio later today
Down syndrome abortion bill set for vote in Ohio later today
House GOP to keep income-tax rate for wealthiest earners
House GOP to keep income-tax rate for wealthiest earners
Pa. district attorney to update case of teacher slain in 1992
Pa. district attorney to update case of teacher slain in 1992
Ohio partners with YBI to help grow minority businesses
Ohio partners with YBI to help grow minority businesses
Youngstown West Side fire remains under investigation
Youngstown West Side fire remains under investigation
Package wars: Postal Service offers next-day Sunday delivery
Package wars: Postal Service offers next-day Sunday delivery
Pennsylvania starts signing up medical marijuana patients
Pennsylvania starts signing up medical marijuana patients
NYC ATTACK | Truck driver accused in attack once lived in Stow
NYC ATTACK | Truck driver accused in attack once lived in Stow, Ohio
Plug into Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service: Special Postseason Edition
Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service — the best way to plug into Valley football as it happens.
Wrong-way driver strikes 3 survey crew members, killing 1
Wrong-way driver strikes 3 survey crew members, killing 1
Struthers students collect thousands of socks for those in need
Struthers students collect thousands of socks for those in need
Cedar Fair adding coasters in Ohio, California, Virginia
Cedar Fair adding coasters in Ohio, California, Virginia
Energy stocks lead market higher, as oil nears high for year
Energy stocks lead market higher, as oil nears high for year
Father charged with DWI after SUV hits trees, killing infant
Father charged with DWI after SUV hits trees, killing infant
Youngstown police investigating robbery on North Side
Youngstown police investigating robbery on North Side
Mercer County countywide voter registration numbers available online
Mercer County countywide voter registration numbers available online
Putin in Iran for talks with Tehran, Azerbaijan leaders
Putin in Iran for talks with Tehran, Azerbaijan leaders
Boardman police arrest Youngstown man wanted for robbery
Boardman police arrest Youngstown man wanted for robbery
Shenango Valley weather-warning siren test is Thursday
Shenango Valley weather-warning siren test is Thursday
Walmart hopes to make stores livelier for the holidays
Walmart hopes to make stores livelier for the holidays
Runaway 7-year-old girl sneaks onto plane at Geneva airport
Runaway 7-year-old girl sneaks onto plane at Geneva airport
Pa. woman gets prison term for role in Struthers man's death
Pa. woman gets prison term for role in Struthers man's death
Columbus police facing multiple civil-rights lawsuits
Columbus police facing multiple civil-rights lawsuits
NYC ATTACK | Investigators scour driver's background
NYC truck attack: Investigators scour driver's background
Trial of former Sebring water-department operator continued
Trial of former Sebring water-department operator continued
Ohio high-school football coach resigns, citing death threats
Ohio high-school football coach resigns, citing death threats
Malinky's corner kicks lead to goals in Canfield victory
A regional final date with Lake Catholic is next for the Cardinals.
Hamad penalty phase begins Monday
Defense attorneys had hoped for Dr. Reardon to testify in the first part of the trial, to discuss his diagnosis that Hamad suffered from post- traumatic stress disorder at the time of the Feb. 25 shootings.
Springfield seniors’ long road ends vs. Elyria Catholic
Elyria Catholic was 6-1 against D-I teams this season.
Ashtabula driver in crash that killed YFD battalion chief to face charges
Josephine Palmer, 48, of Northfield, will be arraigned on the charges at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 8 in Ashtabula Municipal Court. The vehicular-manslaughter charge is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Rotary Club of Struthers installs new neighborhood signs
“I think it helps to instill a little bit of pride in these old neighborhoods that people have kind of forgotten about,” police Capt. Pat Bundy said. “Back when I was a kid, we all used to talk about how we were from one neighborhood or another. We still identify that way even today.”
Ron Marian called champion for individuals with mental illness
Marian died Saturday evening. His funeral is Thursday.
YSU’s spooky celebration
Chicken that didn’t cross the road, witch fingers, worm casseroles and more lined the Youngstown State University Christman Dining Hall for Tuesday evening’s spooky celebration
NASA gets social
Part one of two On a whim, I applied for social media credentials for a daylong NASA event at
Evidence suppression hearing set in Infante public-corruption case
Judge in Ralph Infante corruption case schedules evidence suppression hearing for Thursday
Mahoning County High School aide indicted
Eric Ratliff is placed on leave. He faces two counts of child endangering
Canfield students get kick out of Halloween
For the day, Corpsefield Farms occupied the art wing of Canfield High School.
Ryan: Focus on Russia is luxury for most Ohioans
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is "very, very concerned" that Russia had a major impact on the 2016 U.S. election, but said he understands why many Americans are less interested in the issue.
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 1
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2017. There are 60 days left in the year. This is All
Flaws in tax reform
Opinion: Federal income tax was first introduced under the Revenue Act of 1861 to help defray war costs.
LEGAL AID WORKSHOPS November schedule
Community Legal Aid is offering free, public workshops this month to anyone who may need legal
Gambling probe
Gambling probe BOARDMAN An Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation probe of
Irish, Sooners among top four
A couple of games played during week two of the season had a major effect on the first College Football Playoff rankings.
‘COWARDLY ACT OF TERROR’ IN NYC
Associated Press NEW YORK A man in a rented pickup truck mowed down pedestrians and cyclists
Little Greek Fresh Grill It’s all Greek – and all good
In the hustle and bustle of Route 224, there is a little spot serving up a staple of tasty Greek dishes.
Ohio capital creates defense fund to help immigrants
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s capital city is setting aside money to support legal help for
Parts of women’s tale of survival at sea contradicted
Parts of women’s tale of survival at sea contradicted HONOLULU Two Hawaii women who say they
Facebook, Twitter, Google defend security measures
Associated Press As revelations emerged that Russian-linked accounts reached many more American
The top 5 songs on the iTunes Store for the week ending October 26:
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Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
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NextHome opening POLAND The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
white house Ex-Trump adviser’s guilty plea causes stir
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Gun found in stolen car
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S&P 500 closes seventh-straight month of gains
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Trick-or-treating delayed amid cleanup after Northeast storm
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House GOP leaders delay tax plan release amid changes
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Eastgate seeks TIGER grant
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Editorial: Over the past decade, a growing network of organizations in the world, the nation, the state and
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