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Stories published November 24, 2017

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Trumbull officials take steps to keep senior bus service above board

Trumbull officials take steps to keep senior bus service above board


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


Time magazine says Trump's got it wrong

Time magazine says Trump's got it wrong


NYC designer and Youngstown native Nanette Lepore visits local clothing store

NYC designer and Youngstown native Nanette Lepore visits local clothing store


Celebrating small business

Celebrating small business


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


Poland to phase out Sunday shopping by 2020

Poland to phase out Sunday shopping by 2020


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


Shopping set for Saturday


Small Town Christmas Tour scheduled


Truck falls on Southington man and kills him

Truck falls on Southington man and kills him


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.


Eastwood coach is chip off of old block

In their first state semifinal, Eagles face South Range


PRICE IS RIGHT

Fitch graduate, Buckeyes look to continue dominance over Michigan


Jon Hendricks Pioneering jazz singer dies at 96

Associated Press TOLEDO Jon Hendricks, the pioneering jazz singer and lyricist who with the trio


Rosta bolts to MMA victory

Wiant wins but still eyes retirement


Holiday gift guide: coffee table books

Holiday gift guide: coffee table books Pages with passion By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press


Liberty Township voters chose two new trustees

Greg Cizmar and Arnie Clebone will start in January, replacing Trustees Jason Rubin and Stan Nudell.


Heyward in midst of breakout season

Steelers lineman pursues double-digit sacks


McGraw and Hill find harmony on duets record

By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. In a scene from their Showtime


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Mill Creek MetroParks kicks off holiday season with busy weekend

MetroParks hosts Olde Fashioned Christmas and Santa’s Winter Barn this weekend


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State officials to visit Youngstown for rollout of campaign against opioid abuse

State agencies launch new Take Charge Ohio campaign on safe pain management


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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.


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


For Yeagley, there’s no place like home

His alma mater is again a state semifinalist


CVMS celebrates Spirit Week

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Canfield Village Middle School celebrated Spirit

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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.

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Poland Community Briefs

Junior League hosts membership recruitment Since its founding in 1901 by social activist Mary


Canfield Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and


Austintown Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and


Seventh grade celebrates history of Greece with Olympic Games

by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood Junior High threw a Greek Olympic Games

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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.

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AES takes stance against drugs

by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown Elementary School started a conversation about

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Nolfi and Jakubek to be wed in early December

Anthony and Phyllis Nolfi of Lowellville are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Gianna


Brittany Housel | Hugo Mendez

Brittany Housel of Warren and Hugo Mendez of Canfield were united in marriage Aug. 26 at The Barn &


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

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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.

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Boardman Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and


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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.

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Kara Vitus | Nicholas Varga

Kara Lynn Vitus and Nicholas Varga, both of Freedom, Pa., exchanged vows Sept. 9 during a 1:30 p.m.


The Austintown library offers learning playtime

By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a “Playtime at Your Library”

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Lanterman’s Mill hosts family bash

By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek Metroparks threw a Halloween party for families

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Poland library has Halloween story time and games

by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a Halloween Costume Ball for young

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Poland Sports Briefs

Poland Boosters basketball tournament dates announced The Poland Boosters Basketball tournament


Subaru gifts Boardman’s science department with books

By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Subaru gave 150 award-winning books to the science

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Nov. 7

Nov. 7 Arrest: Authorities charged Raymond J. Ingram of New Court, Youngstown, with failure to


Austintown Community Briefs

Austintown STEM students win big at YSU Manufacturing Day Austintown Fitch students attended


Vikings are in seventh heaven

Keenum spoils Thanksgiving in Detroit


Trump thanks US troops – and himself – for progress

Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump thanked U.S. troops for their service


Stitched-up James powers Cavs to win

LeBron’s late show overwhelmed Nets


GOP tax plan will be costly

Opinion: By Bob Lord OtherWords House Republicans and Donald Trump are ballyhooing the wonders of their


Retailers in ‘survival mode’ work to gain market share

Associated Press NEW YORK Shoppers hit the stores on Thanksgiving as retailers under pressure


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


preps

preps SCHEDULE TODAY girls basketball Campbell at Sebring, 5:30 p.m. Lakeview at Howland,


MMA

MMA ST. LUCY’S FIGHT NIGHT WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS 145 pounds — John Relich (1-0, Pittsburgh) def.


Inmate taken for hospital treatment recaptured next day

Inmate taken for hospital treatment recaptured next day MIDDLETOWN Sheriff’s deputies in Ohio


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


Phantoms’ five-goal outburst powers win over Lumberjacks

Peeters earns first USHL victory


Canfield Community Briefs

The Mahoning Valley Corvettes joins in with Salem car cruise for event The call to take over The


Danielle M. DeChellis | Lance W. Ronghi

Danielle Maria DeChellis and Lance William Ronghi, both of Canfield, were united in marriage at 1:30


Weekly square dance lessons to begin Jan. 9

The Niles Friendly Squares, a local square dance group dedicated to keeping alive the uniquely


football State semifinals

Here are tonight’s OHSAA football playoff pairings for the state semifinals. All games begin at 7:30


Pennsylvania Court invalidates line-item spending vetoes

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. It’s not enough for Pennsylvania governors to send out news


Parade marches on with extra security

Associated Press NEW YORK The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, rolled and soared in


Direct talks with Syria sought

Associated Press BEIRUT Syria opposition representatives meeting in the Saudi Arabian capital


Honduran president seeks re-election despite ban

Associated Press TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras Less than a decade ago, even talk of re-election was


Boardman Community Briefs

Audubon Society to talk turkey at Nov. 28 meeting The Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the


Amanda Gerber | Ryan Marlin

Amanda Jo Gerber of Pulaski, Pa., and Ryan Nicholas Marlin of Austintown were married July 15 on


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


68,000 participate in college-credit program

Associated Press COLUMBUS The state says more than 68,000 students participated during the


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


YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 24

Today is Friday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2017. There are 37 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Trumbull GOP Women’s Club installs officers

Trumbull GOP Women’s Club installs officers

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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


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


Cousins throws 2 TDs in win

Crowder, Doctson scored


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


MAHONING COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Frank J. Jessick Jr., legal age, of 677 S. Hubbard


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Dennis Drummond, 8 p.m.: Nashville-based musician who appeared on


Uber loyalists tested by string of scandals

Associated Press DETROIT Uber has managed to hold the title of world’s largest ride-hailing


Michigan overdue, Ohio State favored

The Game could be another runaway


Flynn’s lawyers cut all Trump ties, source says

Associated Press WASHINGTON A lawyer for former national security adviser Michael Flynn has


Bannon insurgency stresses loyalty to Trump

Associated Press WAUKESHA, Wis. Wisconsin Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson, a consultant for


Seizure of truck ruled illegal

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that authorities did


Chargers feast on struggling Cowboys

Los Angeles moves closer to division-leading Chiefs


US marshals warn about scammers

US marshals warn about scammers CINCINNATI The U.S. Marshals Service is warning of nationwide


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Matthew and Tina Schmidt, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 22.