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Vindy.com for November 17, 2017
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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.
Stories published November 17, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Canfield lays it all on the line
The Cardinals’ offensive linemen have been unsung heroes throughout the season.
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.
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.
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.
Girard continues support for Leo family
After officer Justin Leo was killed, Girard Police Department started a memorial fund and local businesses hosted fundraisers.
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
Browns hope healthy Coleman can heat up offense
Corey Coleman has endured the pain of losing along with his Browns teammates for two months.
A night of magic, comedy at LaBrae
Staff report WARREN The Youngstown Magic Club will present its annual Night of Comedy And Magic,
First Presbyterian Church's free Thanksgiving dinner more than a meal
Thursday’s dinner was the 37th annual holiday meal for the church.
‘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
Shootings disrupt Showtime series
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK It came as little surprise to producers, but
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.
METRO DIGEST || Appreciation for teachers from Goodwill
Appreciation for teachers from Goodwill YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries will show
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.
Commissioners OK bond issue to Mercy Health
Allen County will issue bonds, which required Mahoning County approval
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
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.
Fire department visits Stadium Elementary
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Kindergartners at Boardman Stadium Elementary received a
Ohio artist visits BCIS to share inspiring story
Ohio artist Ron Moore Jr. visited Boardman Center Intermediate School on Oct. 11. The Alliance
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Windsor House has grand opening in Canfield
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Windsor House at Canfield, Mahoning Valley’s newest skilled
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.
Local holiday event celebrates 10th anniversary
The Memories of Christmas Past at the Arms Family Museum event is celebrating its 10th anniversary
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.
Poland library combines crafting and literacy
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Poland library hosted Listen and Create on Sept. 25 for
Holiday event celebrates 10th anniversary
The Memories of Christmas Past at the Arms Family Museum event is celebrating its 10th anniversary
POLICE BLOTTER
Nov. 7 Theft: A woman in her 40s reportedly stole three items from Go! Games & Toys in Southern
Boardman Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be Nov.
Speakers and prizes at Poland Union Elementary
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary welcomed guest speakers to the
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.
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.
Boardman athletes sign letters of intent
On the first day of the NCAA early signing period, five Spartan student athletes signed their
Dobbins third grade performs patriotic concert
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The third-graders of Dobbins Elementary School performed a
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.
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for Nov. 20 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will
CHS students show spirit at pep rally
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Canfield High School wrapped up Spirit Week with
JLY hosts first annual meeting
The Junior League of Youngstown hosted its first meeting of the year at Junior Achievement of
Poland Community Briefs
Holy Family seniors to meet on Nov. 20 The Holy Family Seniors Group will meet on Nov. 20 at 11:30
CVMS presents Supper with Shakespeare
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School’s fifth- and sixth-grade
Popular holiday event celebrates 10th anniversary
The Memories of Christmas Past at the Arms Family Museum event is celebrating its 10th anniversary
Austintown Fire Department teaches fire safety to AES students
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown PTA invited the fire department to Austintown
Ground breaks on Fitch athletic complex
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School broke ground on Nov. 8 for the
Boardman Sports Briefs
District teams announced The Northeast Ohio Golf Coaches Association recently released its 2017
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
Devil’s best work
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons The devil sat drunk and giddy in a bar, boasting about his recent
mahoning county Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges Thursday:
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
Austintown Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for Nov. 20 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will
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
Big Ben, Brown lead Steelers to fifth straight win
Ben Roethlisberger completed 30 of 45 passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns.
Cordray’s Ohio run draws mixed reaction
Associated Press COLUMBUS Federal consumer chief Richard Cordray’s expected entry into the race
Popular local holiday event celebrates 10th anniversary
The Memories of Christmas Past at the Arms Family Museum event is celebrating its 10th anniversary
County mulls purchase of new voting machines
Hybrid machines could be in place by May’s primary, officials said
YBI graduates 14 women, 12 businesses through WE Program
The Youngstown Business Incubator’s Women in Entrepreneurship Program graduated 14 women representing 12 businesses
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Thursday’s game Celtics 92, Warriors 88 BOSTON Kyrie Irving had 11 of his 16
Accused of smuggling drugs into facility
Accused of smuggling drugs into facility YOUNGSTOWN A Niles woman is accused of supplying the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Spring Awakening,” 7:30 p.m.: The rock musical ($16, $8 for
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 17
Today is Friday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2017. There are 44 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
GM recalls trucks to fix potential fuel leaks
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling nearly 49,000 trucks worldwide to fix a
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various
Phone companies get new tools to block spam calls
Associated Press NEW YORK Phone companies will have greater authority to block unwanted calls
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Airport forum VIENNA The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, 1453 Youngstown-Kingsville Road,
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
Group challenges AMS to promote positivity
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Rachel’s Challenge had a series of presentations on Oct. 12
Entrepreneur speaks to Austintown Rotary Club
Entrepreneur speaks to Austintown Rotary Club
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate is two strokes way from the
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
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
AROUND THE NHL | Recaps of Thursday’s games
Penguins 3, Senators 1 OTTAWA, ONTARIO Patric Hornqvist and Jake Guentzel each scored in the
COLLEGE FOOTBALL roundup
No. 23 South Florida 27, Tulsa 20 TAMPA, FLA. Quinton Flowers threw two touchdown passes and
THURSDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN Ohio State 82, Texas Southern 64 COLUMBUS Keita Bates-Diop, Jae’Sean Tate and Micah
Altuve, Stanton MLB’s MVPs
Houston’s Jose Altuve and Miami’s Giancarlo Stanton are baseball’s 2017 MVPs.
Circle of sexual-misconduct allegations grows to include Franken and Stallone
Associated Press WASHINGTON Minnesota Sen. Al Franken apologized Thursday and faced a likely
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