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Stories published November 10, 2017

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

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


Bible scholars take issue with Moore's defender

Bible scholars take issue with Moore's defender


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'


Valley radio voice Dick Thompson dies at 89

Valley radio voice Dick Thompson dies at 89


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


Taft Promise Neighborhood hosts job fair Thursday

Taft Promise Neighborhood hosts job fair Thursday


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


Young Pa. mayor dies at 23

Young Pa. mayor dies at 23


‘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


Lockup List Friday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Fallout continues for Louis C.K. as film, special scrapped

Fallout continues for Louis C.K. as film, special scrapped


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Luke Combs coming to Covelli Centre

Luke Combs coming to Covelli Centre


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 hope to stop thieves with GPS-tagged items

Police hope to stop thieves with GPS-tagged items


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


Historical society crafts ornaments


Church will host auction Saturday


Moss home hosting open house Sunday


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


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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.

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Can Cardinal Mooney’s mastery of Steubenville continue?

Mooney is 7-1 lifetime against Steubenville.


Defensive turnaround helped Cards

Mooney’s defense wants Steubenville, the top team in Region 13.


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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.


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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.


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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.


South Range gets another rematch

The Raiders’ Week 3 win over Manchester was a thriller.


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.


Lockup List Friday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


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.


Brass knuckles, gun, found in car

Reports said gun was stolen


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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


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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


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Y’town’s grant application warrants federal approval

Editorial: A “TIGER” rises prominently among the legacies of the two-term administration of President Barack


Sales benefit program

Sales benefit program

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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


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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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michael and Shannon Majzun, Columbiana, boy, Nov. 8.


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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


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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


Wilson, Graham lead Seattle

Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes to Jimmy Graham.


SPORTS digest

YSU softball adds five early signees YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State’s softball team added five


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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.

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Nov. 3

Nov. 3 Arrest: Police at a Doral Drive store took Rodney E. Mock, 53, of Sanderson Avenue,


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

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Nov. 4

Nov. 4 Menacing: An Eastbrooke Trail man said he had been threatened.


PUCO meets with residents at Austintown library

By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com A representative with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

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Seniors have fun day

by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted a Senior Fun Day at the Lariccia

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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.

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CHS presents “Singin’ in the Rain”

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Players Drama Club will present “Singin’ in the

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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


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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.

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BHS marching band plays concert in school gym

by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman High School marching band performed during

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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


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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

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Jack-o’-lanterns illuminate walkways at Riverside Gardens

by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek Metroparks hosted its annual Pumpkin Walk at

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