News for August 9, 2018 | Vindy Archives

Butler in Youngstown to exhibit rock icon Mellencamp exhibit this fall

A new exhibition of paintings by rock icon John Mellencamp will open at the Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., on Sept. 20 and run through Nov. 18.

Still smoking cigars? These work pals created mobile lounge just for you

After being out on the road for days laying asphalt in Pennsylvania, all Dave Ladigo wanted was to get home, sit on his patio and light up a cigar.

Mahoning agencies creating campus for fresh food, special needs jobs

Numerous local agencies are coming together for an initiative that would provide fresh, nutritious food to people in the community who need it and create employment opportunities for adults with special needs.

Businessman snags multiple appliances at YSU sale, leaving others empty-handed

A big used-appliance sale at Youngstown State University drew 200 prospective buyers – and some complaints Thursday on social media.

Egypt brokers truce -- for now -- between Hamas and Israel

Judge bans homeless from setting up camps anywhere in Hamilton County

Mahoning Democrats and Republicans to have voter registration drive Saturday

Hundreds show up for YSU appliance sale

Niles Farmers Market from 4 to 7 p.m. today

Indians place Leonys Martin on 10-day DL because of illness

2 women, man hospitalized after shooting in Pennsylvania

Mahoning awarded $146,000 in federal funding to fight the opioid epidemic

2 new exotic species identified in the Great Lakes

Police: Man stabbed to death at Philadelphia train station

MANAFORT TRIAL | Witness recounts how Manafort lied to get bank loans

Witness recounts how Manafort lied to get bank loans

Oklahoma teen to serve 5 life terms for killing family

Chaney High School Cowboys are sticking with tradition

Summer bridge set for incoming East & Chaney freshmen

J.C. Penney to open 500 baby shops amid Babies R Us demise

Rickie Fowler has lead at PGA Championship

Rickie Fowler has lead at PGA Championshi

Feds: Man offered $500 for killing of ICE agents

First batch of Kavanaugh White House documents released

Kindergartners learns fire, bus safety at Boardman Safety Village

Austintown man faces charges of kidnapping, resisting arrest and assault

Melania Trump's parents are sworn in as US citizens

Youngstown fire officials investigate cause of South Side blaze

Argentine Senate rejects legalizing elective abortion

Area agency looks to provide food-service program for Mahoning County agencies

Federal judge denies homeless request to block Hamilton County action

Yemen rebels say Saudi coalition airstrike in north kills 50

Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity

Israel launches scores of airstrikes as Gaza fire persists

Tribune calls off $3.9B buyout by Sinclair

Another area code to be added for portions of Ohio in 2020

Couple arrested for making love in vacant South Side house

John Mellencamp art exhibition coming to the Butler

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Puerto Rico concedes Hurricane Maria deaths more than 1,400

Police: 1 dead in crash involving heavy machinery in SW Ohio

Attorney questions allegation in N.M. compound case

Warren City Council's health and welfare committee meets today

Experience, transfers have East looking up

For his final high school season, East lineman Chris Fitzgerald is ready to win

VINDY EXCLUSIVE : Covelli Centre has its best second quarter since 2013

The facility’s executive director expects a near-record year for an operating surplus.

Probation given to former chief, coroner’s investigator

The sentence was agreed on by prosecutors and defense attorneys, on charges that Jamrozik stole while working, and for beating Kello.

All-Stars lead Scrappers over Crosscutters

Shane McCarthy pitched three innings of one-hit baseball in his second start.

SPORTS DIGEST || Chaney, Crestview to face off in Week 6

The Chaney and Crestview football teams will play in Week 6 this season.

Youngstown officials reject offer to take over downtown utility company

‘Taking it over is not going to happen,’ the mayor says.

School at Work helps graduates achieve their dream careers

Two School at Work graduates have received scholarships to Mercy College to continue their dreams of being registered nurses.

PREPS AT A GLANCE

PREPS AT A GLANCE BOYS GOLF Lordstown 178, Warren Harding 242 at Duck Creek Golf Course

PGA Thomas steps out of Spieth’s shadow

A walk from the driving range to the 10th tee at Bellerive took longer than usual for Justin Thomas.

Fitch freshman takes no break from learning

Instead of relaxing during his summer vacation, an Austintown ninth-grader went to school to learn about STEM.

Kool & the Gang back on home turf in Stambaugh show

If You Go What: Kool & the Gang When: 8 p.m. Friday Where: Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth

GOING TO THE CONCERT? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

GOING TO THE CONCERT? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW GETTING IN: The stadium will open at 5:30

Florida Georgia Line at Stambaugh Stadium

Country duo Florida Georgia Line has built its career one hit song at a time thanks to key collaborations, while also taking quiet steps to establish a lasting songwriting legacy in Nashville.

Seven candidates seek a Mahoning County Court judge seat

The incumbent, who faces criminal charges, didn’t file for re-election.

METRO DIGEST | Suspect sought

Police are looking for Jerry Womack, 34, the prime suspect in the shooting of Larry Burgess that occurred Tuesday on Mumford Drive on the city’s East Side.

METRO DIGEST || OH WOW! adult event

OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology is closed to the general public Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to prepare for its annual adult-only fundraiser, The Science of Brewing, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Feds: Man kept selling drugs after warrant served

Charged in U.S. District Court with having a drug house

Farmers market, YNDC, Mercy partner to double food help

Star Vincent of East Rochester shows off some of the peaches she had for sale Wednesday at the Youngstown Farmer’s Market at the B&O Terminal off Mahoning Avenue near downtown. The market is a result of a partnership between the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. and Mercy Health.

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Malak Altawil and Khaled Alturman, Youngstown, boy, Aug.

Ohio Supreme Court sides with state over charter-school funding

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio had authority to calculate a giant online charter school’s

Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:

YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 9

Today is Thursday, Aug. 9, the 221st day of 2018. There are 144 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Congressman charged with insider trading

Associated Press NEW YORK Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins of New York was arrested

Canning & Preservation: Drying Apples

Canning & Preservation: Drying Apples When: Today, 1-4 p.m. What: Join Beth Stefura to learn

What is the ‘best’ rose?

What is the ‘best’ rose? Extension has an evaluation system known as Earth-Kind that started at

More water for potted tomatoes

Q. I planted a tomato in a big pot. The tomatoes get ripe, then the bottoms get calloused and hard.

Natural ways to lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure kills people. Maybe not right away, but over the long term, hypertension

Museum to close for fundraiser Friday

Museum to close for fundraiser Friday YOUNGSTOWN OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s

Better grapes

Better grapes Diseases make grape-growing frustrating. Although there are no disease-resistant

Bypass stinky tablet, grow sweet-scented herb

By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer I grow several types of herbs. One of my

Sinclair, Tribune in talks to overcome regulatory hurdles

Associated Press NEW YORK The Sinclair broadcasting company says it’s in talks with Tribune

Police release video of shooting suspect

Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. Prosecutors on Wednesday released hours of video interrogation

Kamala Harris to speak at NAACP dinner

Associated Press CINCINNATI A U.S. senator who’s considered a potential Democratic presidential

Share with others at Saturday's plant swap

The annual Bring One Take One plant swap will take place Saturday

Gates testimony concludes

Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. Paul Manafort’s protege wrapped up his testimony Wednesday

Cerni Motors to host car, motorcycle show

Cerni Motors to host car, motorcycle show Austintown Cerni Motors will host its sixth annual

Jim Brown says he’d never kneel during the anthem

Associated Press CLEVELAND Jim Brown has spent much of his post-NFL career fighting for social

NIGHTLIFE

Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Qwister, 9 p.m. Barrel33, 8208 E.

Frazier saves Pirates’ win over Rockies

Frazier had three hits and made a run-saving play in the field..

US plans to impose new sanctions on Russia

Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States announced Wednesday it will impose new sanctions

Yo-Yo Ma event details released

Staff report WARREN Gates will open at 5 p.m. for Monday’s free concert by renowned cellist Yo-

Poor Portland progressives: So much to protest, so little time

Opinion: “The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.” – L.P. Hartley WASHINGTON

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Hikers experience odd encounter with cougar RENO, Nev. A group of hikers say a

49ers to honor Clark with season-long celebration

Associated Press SANTA CLARA, CALIF. The San Francisco 49ers will honor former tight end Dwight

WTG

Thursday Fairs and Festivals Warren Italian Fest, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Courthouse Square, Warren;

MAHONING COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY DOCKETS Youngstown Ohio Hospital Co. LLC v. Sandra D. Calvin, order of

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners, 10 a.m., community engagement

Rob Allen comedy show

NILES Rob Allen, who has appeared on BET’s “Comic View,” will headline a comedy show at 9 p.m.

Officer tases 11-year-old girl

Associated Press CINCINNATI A Cincinnati police officer tased an 11-year-old girl who police say

Trump lacks credibility in claiming voter fraud

Editorial: Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap had an observation about the unsubstantiated claims of

TV/RADIO

TV/RADIO TODAY 7:20 a.m. (FS2) Women’s soccer: Germany vs. China. 10:20 a.m. (FS2) Women’s

Man ruled incompetent for trial in wife’s death

Associated Press MANSFIELD An 80-year-old Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his wife and

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK BlacKkKlansman (R) Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer from

Play looks at heroin crisis

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “(In)Dependent,” a play about the heroin crisis co-written by Howland

Mayfield is ready for his NFL debut

Baker Mayfield played on a big stage at Oklahoma, so he’s not scared of stepping onto football’s biggest one

Callaway also had bullets and gun part in car

As Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway stood by, a police officer said he “got real nervous”

Lindor’s walkoff homer defeats Twins

The Cleveland Indians again moved 10 games ahead of Minnesota in the AL Central

Stadium vote could move Crew to Texas

Associated Press AUSTIN, TEXAS Texas’ thriving capital city may finally become a major league

Trump’s legal team responds to Mueller interview request

Associated Press WASHINGTON Lawyers for President Donald Trump said Wednesday they have

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

WEDNESDAY’S OTHER MLB GAMES

WEDNESDAY’S OTHER MLB GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 6, Tigers 0 ANAHEIM, CALIF. Justin

Prosecutor: Man trained kids for shootings

Associated Press TAOS, N.M. A father arrested at a ramshackle New Mexico compound where 11

NBA TV James, Warriors, Rockets, Celtics highlight schedule

Associated Press NBA fans will get a smorgasbord of LeBron James in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform,

CANDIDATES AND ISSUES | General election

These are the nonpartisan candidates and issues filing by Wednesday’s deadline to get on the Nov. 6

Supreme Court nominee scary

Opinion: By Yolanda Parker OtherWords Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has a history of interpreting

‘Flea Market Fanatics’ will launch on website

ROGERS “Flea Market Fanatics,” a reality show about Rogers Community Auction flea market, will

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