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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.
V24: ‘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
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 ...
Stories published November 16, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 24
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
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’.
Drone gives South Range a different vantage point on practice
The Raiders have an eye in the sky.
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.
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
Cavs take sting out of Hornets
LeBron James and the Cavaliers made the plays they needed to extend their dominance of the Charlotte Hornets.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Fathers know best on South Range football team
Three starters (four players overall) have dads on the Raiders’ coaching staff.
Youngstown-Warren airport officials courting several replacement airlines
Youngstown-Warren airport officials courting several replacement airlines
‘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
‘Stories and Surprises’ from Warren orchestra
Staff report WARREN The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will present its fall concert, “Stories
Actors shine in ‘Spring Awakening’
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Spring Awakening,” the musical by
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ star does Elvis his way
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Brandon Bennett played Elvis Presley
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.
AROUND THE NHL Wednesday’s games
Blackhawks 6, Rangers 3 CHICAGO Artem Anisimov scored three times in the third period against
NFL roundup
BUFFALO BILLS Tyrod Taylor benched in favor of rookie QB ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Tyrod Taylor has
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
sNCAA FOOTBALL roundup
EASTERN MICHIGAN 27, MIAMI (OHIO) 24 Roback throws two TD passes for Eagles OXFORD Brogan
METRO DIGEST || Infante trial is moved
Infante trial is moved WARREN Though the news media was not able to cover Wednesday’s telephone
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brandon O’Keith-Rivers, 31, of Campbell, and Solomon
America Makes hosts largest members meeting yet
Largest gathering of members since the inception of America Makes in 2012
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,
Pastors indicted on charges involving child-sex trafficking
Pastors indicted on charges involving child-sex trafficking TOLEDO A third Ohio pastor has
US stocks decline for a 2nd-straight day; oil falls
Associated Press Technology companies led U.S. stocks lower Wednesday, giving the market its
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Thousands mourn 8 members of family killed in Texas
Associated Press SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas Three thousand people Wednesday mourned eight
Judge denies motion to reduce bond in Austintown bar shooting case
Man shot at ex-wife in crowded bar, prosecutors say
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
Cuyahoga County Officials mull plate scanners to find crime-linked cars
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Ohio county that includes Cleveland is considering installing
METRO DIGEST || Shooting death Wednesday night
Shooting death YOUNGSTOWN Police said a man found shot to death Wednesday nighton the South Side
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.
Knicks 106, Jazz 101
Knicks 106, Jazz 101 NEW YORK Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 26 points, including a key 3-pointer with
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
Council recommends city manager candidate
The search committee was tasked with finding a candidate to fill current Manager Joe Warino’s position
Steelers are streaking but, Titans look to make statement
The Steelers host the Tennessee Titans tonight.
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
Trump likely to change watchdog agency as Cordray leaves
Associated Press NEW YORK Richard Cordray, the aggressive first director of the Consumer
Down syndrome abortion ban clears GOP-led Ohio Senate
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate has approved a bill banning abortions based on a
SPROUT CLUB
SPROUT CLUB When: Today, 1 to 2 p.m. What: Join the Sprout Club to learn about the amazing world
‘Christmas Past’ exhibit to open with food drive
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The “Memories of Christmas Past” exhibition opens Saturday at the Arms
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
Julia Roberts: ‘Wonder’ is positively powerful
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON “Wonder” could have been designed as an antidote to
Fall open house at Sutliff Museum
Staff report WARREN The Sutliff Museum will have its annual fall open house Saturday from 1 to
SPORTS DIGEST ||
Pitt outlasts UC Santa Barbara for first win PITTSBURGH Ryan Luther had 13 points, including
Silence from Trump as Moore-Alabama storm grows
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump kept resolutely quiet and out of the fight
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
Clean those tools
Clean those tools Yes, it’s important. You spend good money on your gardening tools. Take a few
Health care mandate repeal would remake consumer market
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions are expected to forgo coverage if Congress repeals the
Angels of Easter Seals plan holiday event
Staff report Boardman Angels of Easter Seals will host its annual Holiday Brunch and Sweet
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Justice League (PG-13) Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by
Auditions
Auditions Actors “Mangia,SDRq to be presented by Top Hat Productions in February, will take
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.
1st GOP senator opposes tax bill in early sign of problems
Associated Press WASHINGTON Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson on Wednesday became the first Republican
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jasmine Palmer and Dustin Martin, Youngstown, girl, Nov.
‘Where’s Rudolph?’ at Stage Left
‘Where’s Rudolph?’ at Stage Left Stage Left Youth Players will present its original one-act
Ward Bakery Building artists will open studios
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Area Artists will open their studios this weekend and next to
Angels of Easter Seals plan holiday event
Angels of Easter Seals plan holiday event
Boardman school receives donation from Lions
Boardman school receives donation from Lions
Delta Kappa Gamma member shares about overseas visit
Delta Kappa Gamma member shares about overseas visit
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
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Flying HIGH YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
Red, white, blue – still pumpkins
Q. Is there a Cinderella pumpkin for real? Michelle from Campbell A. The answer is yes. The
“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
Jawing Jag: Gipson’s verbal volleys fuel Sunday’s matchup
Jacksonville safety Tashaun Gipson has provided bulletin-board material for the Browns.
Are you giving thanks?
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons As far as Thanksgiving songs are concerned, “Over the River and
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
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-308-6599 Thu: Liam Jones, 7 p.m. Sat:
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Regional Economic Development Committee, 10 a.m., 10th floor, Suite 1000, City
Enjoy the bulb clearance
Enjoy the bulb clearance You can plant bulbs until the ground is frozen. Some bulbs may not do as
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