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V24: Canfield native 'Jojo' Romeo is a big part of new reality show REAL-ESTATE WARRIOR
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com A new reality show goes inside the cut-throat world of high-
Underground Art Club aims to be one-stop shop
Local artist Darius McLaughlin is shown at the Underground Art Club inside Southern Park Mall. McLaughlin started the business with four other local artists and ...
Stories published September 28, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
3 injured in head-on crash
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle head-on crash in the 800 block of Tibbetts-Wick Road near Shannon Road in the township shortly after 8 p.m.
Infante attorney wants case separated from Niles ex-auditor's
The attorney representing former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante is asking that Infante’s trial on public corruption charges be separated from the case of former Niles Auditor Charles Nader to give Infante a fair trial.
Mohip fires back at school board member's latest complaint
“The failure of this school board and school district has left thousands of families distraught and leaving the district,” the CEO said.
Boardman store reports customer wanting 'sniper rifle' to ATF
A man who asked to purchase a “sniper rifle” from a Boardman sporting-goods store appeared Wednesday in U.S. District Court.
Yom Kippur, Jewish Day of Atonement, begins Friday night
The most austere holiday of the Jewish year begins Friday and will culminate Saturday evening with a blast from a ram’s horn.
Youngstown rated most distressed; education, manufacturing key to improvement
Youngstown is the most distressed among small and midsized cities in the United States, according to a new report.
YSU's first Paint the Pumpkin to raise funds for Akron Children's
Youngstown State University’s Guinathon organization will host the first Paint the Pumpkin event from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Heritage Park.
St. John's in Campbell celebrating 100 years next month
A century ago, a group of steel-workers and their families started up a collection for a parish house.
Saturday event in Boardman to honor late cousin who had EB
Sisters Stephanie Halloran and Nicole Rosario say their late cousin Michael Covert is still with them.
Youngstown BOC approves loan for movie being filmed here
The city’s board of control approved a $1.25 million loan to a Los Angeles production company to film a movie in Youngstown and the surrounding area.
Cheers, tears and hugs as wounded Scalise returns to Capitol
Cheers, tears and hugs as wounded Scalise returns to Capitol
Boardman police seize drugs, guns and arrest trio at Market Street motel
Boardman police seize drugs, guns and arrest trio at Market Street motel
Youngstown man faces charges for 'huffing' in Boardman
Youngstown man faces charges for 'huffing' in Boardman
State tells online Ohio charter school it may owe millions
State tells online Ohio charter school it may owe millions
‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus says she has breast cancer
‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus says she has breast cancer
27 years later, arrest is made in killer-clown case
27 years later, arrest is made in killer-clown case
Peers: Stabbing suspect was picked on, different from others
Peers: Stabbing suspect was picked on, different from others
Officials praise large gang roundups in US, Central America
Officials praise large gang roundups in US, Central America
Negro League baseball memorial planned for Pittsburgh
Negro League baseball memorial planned for Pittsburgh
Man arrested for outstanding warrant faces additional drug charge
Man arrested for outstanding warrant faces additional drug charge
Plug into Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service: Week 6 rundown
Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service — the best way to plug into Valley football as it happens.
Toys R Us sales woes may have been sign of what was to come
Toys R Us sales woes may have been sign of what was to come
Man convicted of officer killing at 15 can seek parole
Man convicted of officer killing at 15 can seek parole
Long-term mortgage rates unchanged: 30-year at 3.83 percent
Long-term mortgage rates unchanged: 30-year at 3.83 percent
OCCHA to hold community meeting on disaster response
OCCHA to hold community meeting on disaster response
Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street
Trump waives cargo restrictions to speed help to Puerto Rico
Trump waives cargo restrictions to speed help to Puerto Rico
US economic growth revised up to 3.1 percent rate in Q2
US economic growth revised up to 3.1 percent rate in Q2
Claims for US jobless aid rise by 12,000 to 272,000
Claims for US jobless aid rise by 12,000 to 272,000
Campbell Class of 1967 to meet for dinner
Campbell Class of 1967 to meet for dinner CANFIELD Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1967
Ex-company cashier hopes judge OKs 7.5 years in $12.9M theft
Ex-company cashier hopes judge OKs 7.5 years in $12.9M theft
Ohio officials plan to reinstall Confederate monument
Ohio officials plan to reinstall Confederate monument
Hearing postponed in player's suit against YSU
Ma'lik Richmond, of Steubenville, filed the lawsuit Sept. 13 after YSU allowed him to join the football team and then told him he couldn’t play this season.
Phantoms rev up for 9th season
“Last year, we had more [preseason] games to start off,” defenseman Jake Gingell said. “We’ve been practicing for way too long, the boys just want to [play] some games and go hit somebody and make some contact.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU soccer team falls to Cleveland State
Junior Alison Green scored her first goal of the season in the Youngstown State women’s soccer team’s 5-1 loss to Cleveland State on Wednesday at Krenzler Field.
Warren youth charged with bestiality
The 17-year-old was convicted of the same offense against the same small dog last year.
Youngstown schools have increased enrollment
The Youngstown City School District has about 4 percent more students as of the third week of the 2017-18 school year than the 2016-17 school year, not including preschool students.
Howland’s Buckley fends off Canfield
The statistical numbers looked good from the perspective of Canfield Cardinals girls soccer coach Phil Simone.
Trumbull County has highest OD total in 14 months
The Trumbull County Combined Health District has recorded 195 drug overdoses this month, surpassing the previous high of 189 from March with a few days left in the month.
PREP ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s results
BOYS SOCCER Boardman 1, South Range 1 BOARDMAN Jacob Smotzer scored the first goal of the
Local organization draws attention to diaper need
Making Kids Count aims to collect 50,000 diapers by Sunday.
Wade makes it official with Cavaliers
Wade signed a one-year, $2.3 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Student creating a legacy of honoring veterans at Fitch
Seth Welch, a senior at Austintown Fitch, created a new group dedicated to maintaining veterans memorials on campus.
YSU Theater dials up comedy with 'Dead Man's Cell Phone'
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater will open its season Friday with the
Rust Belt sinks its teeth into literary mash-up
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN What if famed American poet Emily
One-acts pair nicely at Playhouse
By ERIC MCCREA entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse packed the house
Comedians team up for show at Ford hall to benefit Meridian
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN While it’s said that laughter is the best medicine, it also can be put
Canfield native 'Jojo' Romeo is a big part of new reality show REAL-ESTATE WARRIOR
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com A new reality show goes inside the cut-throat world of high-
Despite national increase, violent crime in Valley on decline
Youngstown saw a significant decrease, while Warren remained stable.
Civil War vet's life celebrated in Struthers Saturday
After 27 battles and more than 800 miles of marching, Alexander Frankfort – then called Frankforther – finished a two-year stint with the Union Army and headed home. He became Struthers’ oldest living Civil War veteran, dying at age 88 in 1930.
Subject of Wildwood Drive drug investigation faces eight drug-possession charges
West Boulevard traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest
Local liquor store receives revamp
Customers of One Stop Shop may notice a difference when they check out the shop’s liquor section
Mom pleads guilty to duct-taping child to chair
The Boardman woman faces up to three years in jail. Her son has been placed with relatives.
Underground Art Club aims to be one-stop shop
Local artist Darius McLaughlin is shown at the Underground Art Club inside Southern Park Mall. McLaughlin started the business with four other local artists and friends. Art of all kinds including shirts that show his Youngstown pride, lines the walls and parts of the floor inside the storefront.
Underground Art Club is ‘one-stop-shop for culture’
The new Underground Art Club store inside Southern Park Mall hopes to spread the art.
Bell’s blast powers Pirates
Josh Bell hit a two-run shot as the Pirates beat the Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night to sweep a two-game interleague series.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Earl J. McCready Jr., 35, of 3520 Champlain Ave.,
In months before prostitution raid in Warren, several calls to 911 showed problems
In months before prostitution raid in Warren, several calls to 911 showed problems
Homeland Security clarifying state election hacking attempts
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Department of Homeland Security has notified two states that
Trump unhappy with top health official
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that he’s “not happy”
Trump admin defends refugee decision
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration defended its decision Wednesday to sharply
Small companies make biggest gains as US stocks rise
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks climbed Wednesday as smaller companies soared after a
US pending home sales fell 2.6 percent in August
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer people signed contracts to buy homes in August, marking the
Auto sales could increase for the first time this year in September
Automakers release their sales Oct. 3.
Browns rookie Garrett could make NFL debut Sunday
Myles Garrett appears ready to move away from the stationary bike.
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Wednesday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Astros 12, Rangers 2 ARLINGTON
Ma’lik Richmond returns to federal court this afternoon
Judge could extend decision allowing Richmond to play football
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mitch and Chelsea Mcguckin, Columbiana, boy, Sept. 26.
German Chancellor Merkel now the leader of the Western world
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON When the modern women’s movement
Trump plan promises huge tax cuts, but big questions remain
Associated Press WASHINGTON Promising big tax cuts and a booming economy, President Donald Trump
Moore’s path to victory in Alabama: God, guns and defiance
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Roy Moore wouldn’t stand a chance in many Senate races after
We get sick, they get rich
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords Our current health care system in the United States works just fine
Cut back in fall PERENNIALS
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Several perennials, such as coneflower,
Botanical Mornings
Botanical Mornings When: Friday, 9-10 a.m. What: Discover the progress of seasons at Fellows
Pitino, Louisville placed AD on leave after bribery probe
The Cardinals have been winning under Pitino, who has a 416-143 record over 16 years at Louisville.
Family ties: New York rushes aid to Puerto Rico
Family ties: New York rushes aid to Puerto Rico NEW YORK New York state, home to the U.S.
Book unveils rare photos of Dead Boys, Stiv Bators
In 1976, Dave Treat got an apartment in the Cleveland suburb of Lakewood while studying photography.
Cause of Ohio man’s death in N. Korea is unknown
Associated Press CINCINNATI A coroner said Wednesday her office could not determine what led to
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Fri:
Columbiana Street Fair winners announced
COLUMBIANA Columbiana Street Fair took place Sept. 9 to 11 and hosted a photo contest that
Harvest Day event scheduled at Villa Maria
Staff Report VILLA MARIA, PA. Sisters of the Humility of Mary will host the 18th annual Harvest
Issues remain as 3rd round of NAFTA talks wraps in Ottawa
Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario The most contentious issues in talks to renegotiate the North
Roethlisberger: Blame me for the offense’s slow start
Ben Roethlisberger has a pretty good idea what’s wrong with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. Him.
Clean pots, discard spent plants, divide perennials
By Linda C. Dolak OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer By this time of year, most gardeners are
Harvest Day event scheduled at Villa Maria
Harvest Day event scheduled at Villa Maria
Wounded trees heal themselves
Q. A large limb broke off my tree in a storm. Should I put tree sealant on it to
Will Trump allow release of secret JFK assassination papers?
Associated Press BOSTON The anticipated release of thousands of never-seen government documents
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 28
Today is Thursday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2017. There are 94 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Algae in Lake Newport
Algae in Lake Newport YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks is advising park visitors to avoid
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK American Made (R) A pilot lands work for the CIA and as a drug runner during the
Trump turns deaf ear to concerns of NFL players
Editorial: The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads as follows: “Congress shall make no law
Dividing perennials
Dividing perennials There’s still time to divide perennials. Be sure to keep the new transplants
“Will & Grace” (9 p.m., NBC): A decade after their unforgettable eight-season run,
“Will & Grace” (9 p.m., NBC): A decade after their unforgettable eight-season run, comedy’s fabulous
Saving seeds
Saving seeds There are many plants you can save seed from to share next year. Be sure to harvest
US middle class gets richer, but wealthy do even better
US middle class gets richer, but wealthy do even better WASHINGTON Most American families
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
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