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Stories published October 12, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Judge Rice denies McDermott restitution request
Judge Ronald Rice of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court gave a firm rebuke Thursday to a former Niles funeral director he sent to prison three years ago for stealing $270,000 from customers.
Campbell students lend hand to help other students in need
A handful of middle-school students lugged a pallet jack loaded with food items through the halls of Campbell K-7 School and, as they passed through the cafeteria, earned a roar of attention from their classmates.
Ex-drug treatment exec's death ruled accidental overdose
The Trumbull County coroner has ruled the death of Thomas Dailey, former drug-treatment executive, to be the result of an accidental drug overdose.
'People of Mahoning Valley' exhibit to open at Tyler
The first permanent installation in the Tyler History Center will open Nov. 4 with a free open house from noon to 4 p.m.
Court clears way for 6-game suspension of Cowboys' Elliott
Court clears way for 6-game suspension of Cowboys' Elliott
House Speaker Ryan blasts states that send billions to federal government
House Speaker Ryan blasts states that send billions to federal government
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 26
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
Mahoning grand jury indicts Warren man for rape and kidnapping
Mahoning grand jury indicts Warren man for rape and kidnapping
Permanent exhibit on Mahoning Valley history unveiled Nov. 4 at Tyler History Center
Permanent exhibit on Mahoning Valley history unveiled Nov. 4 at Tyler History Center
White House says Cuba could stop attacks on Americans
White House says Cuba could stop attacks on Americans
$4.4M Wick Avenue project still on tap for completion by end of October
$4.4M Wick Avenue project still on tap for completion by end of October
Congressional delegates bridge party lines in Amazon pitch
Congressional delegates bridge party lines in Amazon pitch
Ex-Pa. restaurant worker pleads no contest in peeping Tom case
Ex-Pa. restaurant worker pleads no contest in peeping Tom case
Report says discipline more likely for black students
Report says discipline more likely for black students
Police: Ohio student arrested after Snapchat threats
Police: Ohio student arrested after Snapchat threats
Federal grand jury indict 13 on charges including bank fraud
Federal grand jury indict 13 on charges including bank fraud
Florida confirms 1st Zika infection from mosquito for 2017
Florida confirms 1st Zika infection from mosquito for 2017
Judge threatens to send scamming funeral director back to prison if he doesn’t pay restitution
Judge threatens to send scamming funeral director back to prison if he doesn’t pay restitution
Plug into Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service: Week 8 rundown
Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service — the best way to plug into Valley football as it happens.
Auditor has review sessions on new property values
Auditor has review sessions on new property values
NYC police taking fresh look at Weinstein sex assault claims
NYC police taking fresh look at Weinstein sex assault claims
City awards pact for asbestos removal and demolition
City awards pact for asbestos removal and demolition
YSU speaker series continues this week
YSU speaker series continues this week youngstown Dr. Ray Beiersdorfer, Youngstown State
Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street
Citizen and police action take 12 firearms and illegal narcotics from Warren streets
Citizen and police action take 12 firearms and illegal narcotics from Warren streets
Diono car seats recalled; may not protect kids in crash
Diono car seats recalled; may not protect kids in crash
Family held captive by Taliban-linked group released
Family held captive by Taliban-linked group released
House set to pass $36.5B for hurricane, wildfire relief
House set to pass $36.5B for hurricane, wildfire relief
Fewer people seek jobless aid as hurricane impact fades
Fewer people seek jobless aid as hurricane impact fades
Trump: 'About time’ NFL demands players stand during anthem
Trump: ’About time’ NFL demands players stand during anthem
Jury selection begins in Hamad aggravated murder trial
The trial testimony is expected to take about three weeks.
Novelist and YSU professor charged with domestic violence
Christopher Barzak's husband told police the professor punched him after an argument over sex.
Israel trip provides connections for YBI, YSU and Youngstown
A trip to Israel led to more than just one connection for Youngstown.
Local connections contribute at Iowa State
Hardly anyone gave Iowa State a chance to beat No. 3 ranked Oklahoma
YSU receives $2 million Department of Commerce grant
Tghe money will help expand advance manufacturing training programs.
SPORTS DIGEST || Canfield native to do obstacle course race
Former Canfield wrestler Vinnie Dangerfield has qualified for the Obstacle Course Race World Championships in Ontario. The races run Saturday and Sunday.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | Wednesday’s results & upcoming schedule
BOYS GOLF Division I District Tournament HINKLEY Boardman’s boys golf team qualified for the
Former Niles funeral director says ump'ing wages won't cover restitution
Robert P. McDermott Sr., 55, who served nearly three years in prison for a scam involving his former Niles funeral home, is asking for leniency in paying the $500 per month he was ordered to pay in restitution.
Auto Parkit owner still committed to project, despite delays
The Warren native who has started to relocate his automated-parking business to the former Packard Electric facilities on Dana Street invited city officials to the plant Wednesday to talk about roadblocks.
Cortland Oktoberfest set for this weekend
Staff report CORTLAND The Cortland Oktoberfest will take place Saturday and Sunday in the
Stephen Stills and Judy Collins in first tour TOGETHER AGAIN
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s a tour that is 50 years in the making.
Comedy show with area’s best
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With a lineup of five comedy-club headliners,
NED teaches students to be nice
A character education program helped educators at Martin Luther King Elementary show students how to be their best every day.
Boardman woman reports being stabbed after confronting man found in her vehicle
Two Boardman residents report seeing car break-ins in progress over the weekend
Report: Toddler overdosed, had oxycodone in bloodstream
Boardman firefighters revived a child who suffered an overdose from oxycodone.
Once again, capital murder defendant complains about attorneys
Defendant has been allowed to represent himself
Warren police release reports from shooting and crash, but are they related?
Warren police release reports from shooting and crash, but are they related?
Pair plead guilty in botched burglary
They were caught when they returned to get their driver’s license.
Saving one from daughter's fate is mom's goal
Amy Giovannoni of Mecca looks at an image of her daughter, Sierra Giovannino Roberts, who died under circumstances related to drugs. Giovannoni was one of the speakers at the Hope, Healing and Recovery event at Mineral Ridge High School Wednesday night.
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Thu: Teddy Pantelas, 7 p.m. Sat: Taylor
What plants need water?
Q: Everything is wilting because of the lack of rain. What should I do? What plants should I help?
Wednesday’s other NHL Game
Wednesday’s other NHL Game Devils 6, Maple Leafs 3 TORONTO Brian Gibbons had a rare 3-on-5
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contributed photo ‘Living Dead’ at Rust Belt Rust Belt Theater Company will bring back its
“Supernatural” (8 p.m., The CW): In the season 13 premiere (nothing superstitious about
“Supernatural” (8 p.m., The CW): In the season 13 premiere (nothing superstitious about that), Sam
Martin Luther’s spicy theses
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Did you realize that Oct. 31 marks 500 years since Martin Luther
Auto industry has glamorous past but a future that’s opaque at best
Opinion: DETROIT Bending metal, slapping on chrome and marketing an empowering product and status marker
Attempt to ban fracking in Youngstown derailed
Editorial: Youngstown voters won’t have to contend with the pesky anti-fracking issue in next month’s general
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contributed photo ‘Annie Jr.’ musical The Oakland Center for the Arts Kids First Theatre
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
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contributed photo Gary Puckett at Packard hall Gary Puckett and the Union Gap will bring its
Brookfield student wins gold medal in archery competition
Brookfield student wins gold medal in archery competition
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Employment opportunity at OH WOW! center YOUNGSTOWN OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones
YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 12
Today is Thursday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2017. There are 80 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Cover veggie garden crops
Cover veggie garden crops There is still time to plant some cover crops. Although not perfect
Want great plants?
Want great plants? A soil test will help you make improvements to your soil that will result in
‘Putnam County’ is hilarious fun
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com LISBON “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
Face-value ticket resale site launches
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press ATLANTA Twickets, a Europe-based face-value ticket
Try growing an Ohio buckeye tree
By TERRY SHEARS OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD It’s the symbol of our state,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
Tax plan would alter mortgage interest deduction
trump administration By JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON Each year, taxpayers
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Foreigner (R) A humble businessman with a buried past seeks justice when his
Another low-maintenance perennial YARROW
By MARILYN McKINLEY OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD I’m betting most readers
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Man sues city over arrest after creating parody Facebook page
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man acquitted of a felony for creating a fake Facebook page that
AP-NORC poll: North Korea nuke advances spook many Americans
Associated Press WASHINGTON North Korea’s nuclear weapons development is spooking many
White House: Trump picks DHS leader
White House: Trump picks DHS leader WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will nominate his deputy
Boccieri backs HB 226
Boccieri backs HB 226 COLUMBUS State Rep. John Boccieri of Poland, D-59th, on Wednesday joined a
Odd bedfellows fight Trump bid to boost coal, nuclear energy
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration says coal is back and nuclear energy is
John Gora to perform at Avon Oaks
Staff report GIRARD Peppermint Records monthly polka series at Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State
PUMPKIN CARVING
PUMPKIN CARVING When: Today, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. What: Have fun helping to
TRANSACTIONS
TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Fired manager John Farrell. American
Deadly California fires explode again
Associated Press SANTA ROSA, CALIF. Fueled by the return of strong winds, the wildfires burning
Phantoms’ Gresock commits to Merrimack
Chase Gresock has announced his commitment to play for Merrimack College
As Weinstein scope widens, who knew?
Associated Press NEW YORK As the grim scope of the allegations surrounding Harvey Weinstein
Pressure rises for police to explain response time
Associated Press Pressure mounted Wednesday for Las Vegas police to explain how quickly they
Found under bridge
Found under bridge YOUNGSTOWN Police said a man found under the South Avenue bridge early
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