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HAMAD TRIAL | Jury gets the case on Monday, plans to stay overnight
Nasser Hamad gave explosive testimony for more than an hour today in his aggravated murder trial, delivering a blow-by-blow narration of the events Feb. 25 ...
UPDATE | Wick Avenue corridor is now open
Community celebrates the reopening of Wick Avenue corridor
For the final goodbye, procession passes Station 1
When the funeral service for Youngstown Batallion Chief Ronald Russo was over Thursday, the procession passed by Fire Station 1 downtown, led by the truck ...
Stories published October 27, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Hamad delivers explosive testimony about confrontation leading to killings
Testimony concluded Friday afternoon in the Nasser Hamad aggravated-murder trial after Hamad took the stand for two hours, first being questioned by his attorney and then cross-examined by an assistant Trumbull County prosecutor.
Mohip halts funding for Youngstown school board appeals of Youngstown Plan
Youngstown Board of Education will not make another appeal of House Bill 70 on the district’s dime, says school district CEO Krish Mohip.
Boardman mom donates anti-bullying book in memory of daughter to 2nd-graders
Diane Demetrios has sold 21,000 candy bars to purchase copies of an anti-bullying children’s book she wrote, so she can donate them to second-graders at local schools.
Brookfield cop arrested in Girard after firing shots
A Brookfield Township police officer faces charges after Girard police responded to a call about gunshots fired about 3 a.m. today, according to a police report.
President Trump plans to make choice for Fed next week
President Trump plans to make choice for Fed next week
Trump administration proposes health law benefit changes
Trump administration proposes health law benefit changes
Hermitage church hosts free breakfast Saturday, public prayer, healing service Sunday
Hermitage church hosts free breakfast Saturday, public prayer, healing service Sunday
Ladies Day fellowship Sunday at Faith Fellowship Church of God
Ladies Day fellowship Sunday at Faith Fellowship Church of God
Mahoning County Bar Association recommends all judicial candidates in fall election
Mahoning County Bar Association recommends all judicial candidates in fall election
Pilot of Canada-bound plane loaded with cocaine gets 8 years
Pilot of Canada-bound plane loaded with cocaine gets 8 years
Report says Brookfield police officer charged after firing multiple gunshots
Report says Brookfield police officer charged after firing multiple gunshots
Trump administration disavows Puerto Rico power contract
Trump administration disavows Puerto Rico power contract
Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, avoids jail
Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, avoids jail
Governor orders flags at half-staff on Sunday for slain Girard officer Leo
Governor orders flags at half-staff on Sunday for slain Girard officer Leo
HAMAD TRIAL | Jury gets the case on Monday, plans to stay overnight
Nasser Hamad gave explosive testimony for more than an hour today in his aggravated murder trial, delivering a blow-by-blow narration of the events Feb. 25 when he shot five people who arrived at his house in a confrontation.
Letters from Harper Lee to friend sell for $12,500
Letters from Harper Lee to friend sell for $12,500
Overdose deaths soar even as awareness campaigns launched
Overdose deaths soar even as awareness campaigns launched
Facebook announces new ad transparency before Russia hearing
Facebook announces new ad transparency before Russia hearing
Boardman Township intersection remains closed until Monday evening
Boardman Township intersection remains closed until Monday evening
UPDATE | Wick Avenue corridor is now open
Community celebrates the reopening of Wick Avenue corridor
Officials fire ranger accused of assaulting elderly couple
Officials fire ranger accused of assaulting elderly couple
Off-duty Cleveland officer’s gun stolen during assault
Off-duty Cleveland officer’s gun stolen during assault
Ohio deputy who shot newspaper photographer back to work
Ohio deputy who shot newspaper photographer back to work
US economy grew at 3 percent rate in July-September quarter
US economy grew at 3 percent rate in July-September quarter
Judge blocks Alabama laws restricting abortion access
Judge blocks Alabama laws restricting abortion access
Probe of Ford Fusion steering wheels that may loosen, detach
Probe of Ford Fusion steering wheels that may loosen, detach
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women, Youngstown branch, will meet from 10 a.m.
Quarter auction will benefit 2020 and 2021
Quarter auction will benefit 2020 and 2021 campbell A quarter auction will take place Nov. 4 at
Mohip moves to eliminate school board's ability to sue
Mohip moves to eliminate board's ability to sue
AJWL host Northeast Ohio fall conference at Hollywood Gaming
AJWL host Northeast Ohio fall conference at Hollywood Gaming
Nasser Hamad’s girlfriend tells of efforts to stop feud that led to Howland bloodshed
Throughout Tracy Hendrickson’s testimony, Becker asked questions suggesting she and Hamad failed to seize opportunities to end the conflict – by going to authorities. But Hendrickson said she went to the police and courts and they “never did anything.”
Youngstown police announce traffic, parking plans for officer’s funeral
The service will take place Sunday at YSU's Beeghly Center.
Counselor: Special education needs special attention
A school counselor expressed discontent with special education practices in the district.
Air disaster exercise shows off Air Force, Red Cross collaboration
Air base firefighters quickly extinguish flames in mock air crash demonstration
Slike’s 11th shutout powers Tigers to first district crown
Latronica scores two goals against United
Covelli Centre’s weak 3rd quarter continues trend for 2017
Center officials were off by about $100,000 in estimating the surplus for the third quarter.
Disney On Ice tickets on sale
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The stories of eight Disney princesses come to life in Disney On Ice’s
George Clooney’s ‘Suburbicon’ is a derivative satire A model of mediocrity
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Clooney directs a script credited to Joel and Ethan Coen, himself
Idora Park exhibition to open at Tyler center
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An exhibit of selected memorabilia from Idora Park, from the collection
Hard-to-explain hit ‘Stranger Things’ returns
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Even the title is enigmatic. “Stranger Things”
YSU announces $100M campaign project
The campaign, titled “We See Tomorrow,” is part of what YSU President Jim Tressel plans to further the university’s success.
CCA graduate shows new graduates there's hope for future
The CCA graduate said the program gave her the foundation to restart her life.
Wick Avenue finally opens today
The corridor has been closed for 13 months for a major improvement project
Boardman police: Man robbed bank after failed McDonald’s robbery attempt
Police said a Campbell man was determined to commit a robbery Thursday.
For the final goodbye, procession passes Station 1
When the funeral service for Youngstown Batallion Chief Ronald Russo was over Thursday, the procession passed by Fire Station 1 downtown, led by the truck he spent most of his career on, Squad 33, and firefighters on duty and some who attended the service lined up in front of the station and saluted. “Chief Russo would be real proud of you,” Capt. Willard Mullins told them.
Boardman Park celebrates Halloween with annual weekend fun
Boardman Park hosted its annual haunted hayrides and The Great Pumpkin Crave-Out Contest on the weekend of Oct. 13-15.
CHS art students showcased at Canfield library
The Canfield High School Art Department and art students have partnered once again with the Canfield library to host an art show in October to showcase the students’ work.
Jack-o’-lanterns illuminate walkways
Mill Creek Metroparks hosted its annual Pumpkin Walk at Twilight event at Fellows Riverside Gardens on Oct. 15.
Video students produce musical trailer to run at Tinseltown
Three Boarmdan video production students worked together to shoot and edit a 15 second trailer that
Socrates Cafe brings philosophy to library
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown library hosted the Friends of the PLYMC
Austintown library teaches basics of paper crafting
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown library offered a class designed for beginners
Main library opens Career and Job Center
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Main library continues to strive to meet the
The Palazzos celebrate 50th with their family
poland Dennis and Roe Palazzo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a family dinner hosted
Petrina Morocco v Joseph Antonucci
poland Petrina Morocco and Joseph Antonucci, both of Poland, exchanged wedding vows during a July
POLICE BLOTTER
Oct. 11 Drugs: Police arrested Dena L. Milanowski, 36, at her South Avenue apartment on warrants
Boardman Community Briefs
Trick-or-Treat times The following is listing of trick-or-treating times for the Neighbors
OSU Extension comes to library to teach gardening
Eric Barrett, Ohio State Extension educator, set up the “Soil and Fertility for Gardens and Landscapes“ event at the Poland library to discuss how to make gardens nutrient rich on Oct. 11.
Canfield Community Briefs
Trick-or-Treat times The following is listing of trick-or-treating times for the Neighbors
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors Blitz to feature middle school football and younger Football season is on the horizon
CPD partners with Canfield Schools
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Police Department has once again partnered
Austintown Community Briefs
Trick-or-Treat times The following is listing of trick-or-treating times for the Neighbors
Boardman library helps literacy of children with tales and talk
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman library offered a “Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s”
Poland Community Briefs
Trick-or-Treat times The following is listing of trick-or-treating times for the Neighbors
Book club discusses page turners at the library
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown library’s Page Turners book club met in the
Library celebrates children’s book
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Poland library commemorated the 50th anniversary of
AFS provides unique opportunity for foreign students
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mona Steinle came to Poland on Aug. 11 from Germany
Main branch opens Career and Job Center
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Main library continues to strive to meet the
Shannon McBride v Kevin Marstellar
youngstown Shannon McBride and Kevin Marstellar were joined in marriage July 8, 2017, at Christman
TV?RADIO
TV?RADIO TODAY 7 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: ATP Vienna and Basel. 11 a.m. (NBCSN) Auto racing: Formula
Penn National reports increase in earnings
Penn National Gaming Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $107.3 million, up from last year’s $101.6 million.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Nathan and Brittany Fenstermaker, Canfield, boy, Oct. 25.
MORE PREP RESULTS
THURSDAY VOLLEYBALL DIVISION III Salem 23-25-25-25, Crestview 23-18-22-23 SALEM Emily
Homicide charges
Homicide charges MERCER, PA. Three Greenville, Pa., men face homicide charges in connection with
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Poster giveaway YOUNGSTOWN AT&T stores across Ohio every day from today through Tuesday will
newsmakers
newsmakers Art commission wants songwriter’s statue removed PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Art
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS AFTER WEEK 9
RUSHING No. YardsAvg. TD Alex Clark, Brookfield 268 1524 5.7 11 Alex Cintron, McDonald 152
Applications for jobless aid up from 44-year low
Associated Press WASHINGTON More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but the
House backs $4 trillion budget
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans powered a $4 trillion budget through the House on
10-year-old leads police, troopers on high-speed car chase
Associated Press CLEVELAND A 10-year-old Ohio boy was taken into custody after leading police
Historic low voter turnout looms despite importance of the election
Opinion: I certainly don’t expect turnout for this election to rival the presidential one or almost any other
Trump admin finishes list of off-limits Russians
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration gave Congress on Thursday a list of
Banks, tech companies help lift stocks higher
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks rose Thursday as gains for technology companies and banks
Misplaced monarchs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Monarch butterflies, those delicate symbols of spring and summer,
NY woman missing since ’75 found alive in Massachusetts
NY woman missing since ’75 found alive in Massachusetts MONTICELLO, N.Y. A woman who disappeared
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Zombie Crawl, noon to midnight: Registration ($3) will take place
AROUND THE NBA Thursday’s games
Bulls 91, Hawks 86 CHICAGO Lauri Markkanen scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half,
Time to channel voices into actions to fight opioid crisis
Editorial: Now that a series of talk sessions with those on the front line of the opiate epidemic ravaging our
YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 27
Today is Friday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2017. There are 65 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trump holding back some JFK files, releasing others
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump acted Thursday to block the release of
SPORTS digest
MV Racecourse has 8 races Saturday Austintown Live thoroughbred racing returns to Mahoning
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various
Fatal accident
Fatal accident SALEM Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal accident
Trump declares US opioid emergency
By JILL COLVIN and CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press WASHINGTON In ringing and personal
Franklin leads Penn State with grand vision, big personality
Nittany Lions get major test Saturday at Ohio State
JWL of Canfield hosts 48th annual Fall Market
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Junior Women’s League of Canfield hosted its 48th
Nacho Bites, Salsa, Rice, Corn, Monster Juice, Fresh Strawberries, Peaches, Milk
Nacho Bites, Salsa, Rice, Corn, Monster Juice, Fresh Strawberries, Peaches, Milk Chicken Tenders,
Audra Jones and Charles Olesky are engaged
AUSTINTOWN Audra Jones and Charles Olesky, both of Cortland, along with their parents, are
Your job could be extinct by 2030
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a single day. Teach a man to
Twitter toughens abuse rules and now has to enforce them
Associated Press NEW YORK Twitter is enacting new policies around hate, abuse and
RECAPS OF THURSDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES
Rangers 5, Coyotes 2 NEW YORK Pavel Buchnevich scored twice and added an assist, rookie Boo
Thursday’s Pro golf ROUNDUP
SANDERSON FARMS CHAMPIONSHIP JACKSON, MISS. Andrew Landry and J.J. Spaun are among five players
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