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5 shorts by area high schoolers shown at 5th Friends4Friends Film Festival tonight at DeYor
Matt Bohr and Sarah Linton have a mutual friend who experienced being pressured to have sex, which served as the impetus for the main characters in a short film on the subject.
Austintown supt. explains open enrollment needs to parents, community
Community members and parents of students in Austintown schools joined the district’s superintendent Thursday evening for a conversation on open enrollment, a topic of much debate in the district.
Only 3 of 34 Valley school districts make grade under new state measurements
Of the 34 public school districts in the counties, only Maplewood Local Schools earned an A on the “Indicators Met” measure of the report card.
Bruce delivers walk-off double for Indians' 22nd straight win
The Indians' 22-game winning streak is the second-longest in MLB history.
Training on new Trumbull jail scanner started today
Trumbull County jail officials are looking forward to fewer incidents of inmates smuggling drugs and weapons into their lockup now that the jail’s new body-scanner device is up and running.
Man arrested in Detroit Avenue shooting
A man accused of firing several shots earlier this week at a home in the 500 block of Detroit Avenue was arrested about 3:35 p.m. Wednesday at the East Lucius Avenue home of his grandmother.
Parade of flags kicks of Hispanic month celebration today
Keynote speaker Paulina Montaldo said she’s grateful for the country’s diversity and opportunity in her remarks at the opening ceremony for Youngstown State University’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Infante administration ignored utility collection loss now totaling $167.5K, official says
The city is launching an internal audit after discovery of an error in utility billing software that eliminated a $25 flat monthly fee for sewer services for 100 homes in Weathersfield Township for more than five years.
UPDATE | Judge says YSU must let Richmond play for now
Federal Judge Benita Y. Pearson issues temporary restraining order against Youngstown State
Restraining order lets Richmond play football until next hearing
Restraining order lets Richmond play football until next hearing
Trump repeats 'bad dudes on both sides' claim today
President Donald Trump repeated today that he thought there were “bad dudes” among the people who assembled to oppose a white nationalist protest in Virginia, a day after the Senate’s lone black Republican spoke with him about blaming “many sides” for the violence and death around a Confederate statue.
Texas could seek $50B in federal housing aid after Harvey
Texas could seek $50B in federal housing aid after Harvey
Trump dispenses hoagies, handshakes in hurricane zone
Trump dispenses hoagies, handshakes in hurricane zone
Man admits to breaking into Ohio homes to kidnap girls
Man admits to breaking into Ohio homes to kidnap girls
St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital lockdown is over
St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is in a locked down status
8 special operations forces injured in Fort Bragg training
8 special operations forces injured in Fort Bragg training
St. Patrick Church in Youngstown has outdoor Sunday Mass at Wick Park
St. Patrick Church in Youngstown has outdoor Mass on Sunday at Wick Paark
Boardman police charge Youngstown man with burglary, intimidation
Boardman police charge Youngstown man with burglary, intimidation
Youngstown's Central Square, downtown streets closed this weekend for OH WOW! event
Youngstown's Central Square, downtown streets closed Saturday, Sunday for OH WOW! event
Mattis' message: US is not intimidated by North Korea
Mattis' message: US is not intimidated by North Korea
Mill Creek Park road closed several hours Saturday for trail run
Mill Creek Park road closed several hours Saturday for trail run
No A grades in performance index for Valley schools
No A grades in performance index for Valley schools
President Trump praises rapid response to Irma in Florida
President Trump praises rapid response to Irma in Florida
Prosecutor drops charges for 2 men arrested at RNC protest
Prosecutor drops charges for 2 men arrested at RNC protest
President Trump says immigration deal must include wall
Trump says immigration deal must include wall
Former "Survivor" star wants to bring his Warriors of Purpose to Covelli Centre
Former Survivor star wants to bring his Warriors of Purpose to Covelli
Boccieri seeks state funds for developmental disability classrooms
Boccieri seeks state funds for developmental disability classrooms
Woman faces drug charges after arrest on South Side
Woman faces drug charges after arrest on South Side
Youngstown man charged with possession of fentanyl after traffic stop
Youngstown man charged with possession of fentanyl after traffic stop
Plug into Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service: Week 4 rundown
Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service — the best way to plug into Valley football as it happens.
Youngstown police investigate drug activity at West Side home
Youngstown police investigate drug activity at West Side home
Youngstown Board of Control approves $4M loan for company building YSU housing complex
Youngstown Board of Control approves $4M loan for company building YSU housing complex
Youngstown cops arrest man with nearly $11K in his pockets, drugs in his car
Youngstown cops arrest man with nearly $11K in his pockets, drugs in his car
YNDC, Youngstown, YPD and YSU get fed grant to help reduce crime on South Side
YNDC, Youngstown, YPD and YSU, get fed grant to help reduce crime on South Side
Pennsylvania dad charged in 4-month-old son’s shaking death
Pennsylvania dad charged in 4-month-old son’s shaking death
Ohio officer pulled from patrols over comments after arrest
Ohio officer pulled from patrols over comments after arrest
Selena Gomez undergoes kidney transplant due to lupus
Selena Gomez undergoes kidney transplant due to lupus
Markets Right Now: Tech and health care stocks stumble
Markets Right Now: Tech and health care stocks stumble
Pharmacist charged with trying to kill ill mom with insulin
Pharmacist charged with trying to kill ill mom with insulin
Food, clothing giveaway Friday at East Side Crime Watch
Food, clothing giveaway Friday at East Side Crime Watch
President Trump says deal is nearing on young immigrants
President Trump says deal is nearing on young immigrants
IRMA AFTERMATH | Nursing home deaths spur efforts to protect elderly
Florida nursing home deaths spur efforts to protect elderly
Higher gas, housing costs lift US consumer prices 0.4 pct.
Higher gas, housing costs lift US consumer prices 0.4 pct.
US jobless benefit applications fell by 14,000 last week
US jobless benefit applications fell by 14,000 last week
Easy Street founders to share memories
Easy Street founders to share memories LIBERTY Easy Street Productions’ founders Todd Hancock
Ed Puskas: Tribe’s truth stranger than fiction
The exploits of the fictional Indians from “Major League” are almost more believable than what we’ve seen in real life.
Poland Twp. worker faces theft charge, placed on leave
The defendant is the son of Poland Village police Chief Russell Beatty Jr.
Magic of Michael draws former players, Francona
Jim Thome, Sean Casey and Terry Francona were among the guests.
Former Lordstown coach pleads guilty to sex crimes involving players
Former Lordstown schools volleyball and basketball coach Richard Knox pleaded guilty Wednesday to a bill of information on six felony charges, admitting to commiting sex offenses against two volleyball players.
Overall YSU enrollment declines, but freshman enrollment increases
Youngstown State University’s overall enrollment has declined nearly 1 percent since 2016
Harvey boosts Valley gas prices
But relief is coming to the pump in a few weeks, AAA officials said.
Ex-Niles auditor pleads not guilty to 9 charges
The charges are related to the public-corruption case against former Niles mayor Ralph Infante and his wife, Judy.
PREPS AT A GLANCE | Wednesday’s other results
Luke Repasky scored a hat trick and Stephen Gamble scored a goal. Austin O’Hara and Brennan Kuzman each had one assist and goalkeeper Bailey McDermott made five saves. Ethan Wolford made 11 saves for Newton Falls.
'Real Housewives' celebrities star in 'Vagina Monologues'
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The women of the “Real Housewives” reality
Hopewell Theatre adds shows to ‘Fences’ run
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Hopewell Theatre has extended the run of “Fences,” adding two
Campbell, Youngstown agree to bolster water security
The Youngstown-Campbell Interconnection Project – which was put out for bid earlier this month – will provide Campbell with a second source of water while also increasing Youngstown’s water security.
Stevie Nicks will mix hits, songs from the vault in Covelli concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Stevie Nicks will return to Covelli Centre Friday as her “24 Karat Gold:
Youngstown Symphony with salute to Journey
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will launch its season with a tribute
Events at Tyler look back on Black Monday
Two programs about Black Monday, which marks its 40th anniversary next week, will take place at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., downtown.
SPORTS DIGEST || Zach Randolph gets community service
Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph was sentenced to community service on Wednesday after being charged with marijuana possession and resisting arrest following an incident last month at a Los Angeles housing project, prosecutors said.
Struthers police, fire get tools to fight fentanyl
Struthers city council announces new police purchases and road resurfacing projects.
Orange Avocado Juicery offers up nutrition education
The owner of Aladdin’s eatery, a Lebanese-American franchise her family founded, and Pepe Parish, who worked at the local Aladdin’s in Boardman for 13 years, decided together the area needed a cold-pressed juice shop.
Indians set AL record with 21st straight win
Indians fans in Cleveland celebrate the team’s 5-3 victory Wednesday over the Tigers. The Indians set the American League record with 21 consecutive wins.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Sanders would make government role in health care even bigger
Associated Press WASHINGTON In an animated, campaign-style rally, Sen. Bernie Sanders
Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli has bail revoked, heads to jail
Associated Press NEW YORK Former pharmaceuticals company CEO Martin Shkreli had his bail
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 14
Today is Thursday, Sept. 14, the 257th day of 2017. There are 108 days left in the year.
Police probe 8 deaths at nursing home
Associated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. Eight patients at a sweltering nursing home died after
Campuses need a fairer system for looking into sexual assaults
Opinion: WASHINGTON There is no reason to trust the Trump administration and Education Secretary Betsy
Officials say student was killed confronting shooter at high school
Associated Press ROCKFORD, Wash. A student who opened fire in a hallway at a Washington state
Heartland Christian students to experience night of homelessness
Heartland Christian students to experience night of homelessness
Mosquitos still active
Mosquitos still active Keep working to eliminate breeding sites for mosquitos by emptying the bird
Retailers help lead US stocks a bit higher
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stock indexes finished with tiny gains Wednesday as retailers
METRO DIGEST || Man charged with shooting dog
An East Side man called police Tuesday afternoon when his neighbor allegedly shot his dog, according to a report.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK American Assassin (R) Action film based on the life of a counterterrorism agent.
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Fri: Robin
Ryan opens door to tax cuts adding to deficit
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker Paul Ryan backed off months of promises that the
Avoid strawberry diseases
Q. My strawberries have a disease. I’ve been told I can’t replant in the area for three years if I
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Christmas Pudding,SDRq directed by Jeanna Zingale. Penn State Shenango
“Truth and Lies: THE MURDER OF LACI PETERSON” (9 P.M., ABC): This two-hour special
“Truth and Lies: THE MURDER OF LACI PETERSON” (9 P.M., ABC): This two-hour special features new
Broadway heavyweights boost chances for Valley native's play
Rob Zellers has struck a chord with his play “Something to Live For.” The Pittsburgh-based
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
EGCC expanding youngstown The Eastern Gateway Community College Board of Trustees authorized a
State’s highest court affirmed the death sentence of a man convicted in a 2012 Warren murder
The man was also convicted of attempted aggravated murder, aggravated robbery and kidnapping
State: Ohio execution protocols followed
State: Ohio execution protocols followed LUCASVILLE A spokeswoman for Ohio’s prison system says
Poor usually remain poor
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords We all want to live in a country where all it takes is hard work
More teaching in Y'town should be matter of course
Editorial: The academically troubled Youngstown City School District is not expected to make notable gains in
Justice won’t allow FBI officials to speak to Senate panel
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Justice Department says it will not permit two FBI officials
Now is the time to control winter ANNUAL WEEDS
By Eric Barrett OSU Ext. educator Have you noticed lots of little seedlings that are staying
Target stocks up on staff for holidays
Associated Press NEW YORK Target is stocking its stores and warehouses with even more extra
METRO DIGEST || Not-guilty plea
Not-guilty plea WARREN Marvin L. Tiggett Jr., 47, of Beal Street Northwest is in the Trumbull
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Wednesday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 3, Rays 2 NEW YORK A
Steps Against Stigma walk is Saturday at Wick Park
The walk brings awareness of mental illness and helps break the stigma that surrounds people who suffer from it
A great time to test
A great time to test A simple soil test will help you make improvements to your soil that will
Columbiana man pleads guilty to promoting prostitution
Man helped his girlfriend engage in prostitution to provide them with home and drugs, prosecutors say
Man arrested on OVI charge
Matthew Kamoda called police to report a disturbance and later was arrested
Plan now to bag or mulch falling leaves
BY PAT FULLER OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The leaves are falling; the leaves are falling.
Businesses far from the devastation can feel storm’s impact
Associated Press NEW YORK Texas and Florida are usually the biggest markets for ReelSonar’s
Heartland Christian School students to experience homelessness
Staff Report columbiana Parents, staff and 225 students at Heartland Christian School, 28
Senate rejects bipartisan push for new US war authorization
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate on Wednesday rejected a bipartisan push for a new war
Sprout Club
Sprout Club When: Today, 1-2 p.m. What: Join the Sprout Club to learn about the amazing world of
Mediums coming to Spiritual Path Church
Staff report new castle, pa. The Spiritual Path Church, 2041 Moravia St., will host English
Lordstown dairy farmer trying solar energy as way to bring down electrical costs
Lordstown dairy farmer trying solar energy as way to bring down electrical costs
Irma devastates Fla. orange crop
Associated Press LAKE WALES, Fla. Hurricane Irma dealt Florida’s iconic orange crop a
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