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Residents offer ideas for Youngstown amphitheater, riverfront park
Bill Kane of Youngstown studies posters describing plans for the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater and riverfront park during a workshop under the Market Street Bridge Wednesday ...
Stories published August 23, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Judge limits jury instructions in Sebring lead in water case
The judge in the James Bates lead-notification case has ruled that jurors will not be instructed that the former Sebring water department operator can be found not guilty because his failure to notify Sebring water customers of high lead levels was a “mistake of fact.”
Hoerig tells judge she's very sick but objects to delay of murder trial
There was plenty of discussion about moving the trial date back in the Claudia Hoerig murder case during a hearing today, in part because Hoerig told the judge she is having problems with dizziness, but she refused to allow the case to be reset to January.
Cohen asks public to fund legal battle to ensure truth about Trump comes out
Mired in financial woes, Michael Cohen is sticking his hand out and asking the public for help paying for his legal defense, and one anonymous donor already has ponied up $50,000.
Boardman man charged with violence against grandson
Township police were sent to Argyle Avenue after a neighbor accused a grandfather of abusing his grandson in the front yard.
Opening statements today for man charged with killing stepmom
Robert Jarrell came home from work late July 7, 2015, and thought it was odd that the dog did not greet him as usual.
Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill among all-star lineup for Franklin
Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill among all-star lineup for Franklin
South Africa blasts Trump over racially divisive tweet
South Africa blasts Trump over racially divisive tweet
Fiat Chrysler recalls vans, SUVs to fix spongy brakes
Fiat Chrysler recalls vans, SUVs to fix spongy brakes
Gun-control activists marching 50 miles to Smith & Wesson HQ
Gun-control activists marching 50 miles to Smith & Wesson HQ
Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dies at age 68
Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dies at age 68
Reports: Immunity for tabloid CEO in Trump hush money probe
Reports: Immunity for tabloid CEO in Trump hush money probe
$545,114 in federal grant awards to the Youngstown, Bazetta, and Howland fire departments
$545,114 in federal grant awards to the Youngstown, Bazetta, and Howland fire departments
Sessions hits Trump back: Won't be 'improperly influenced'
Sessions hits Trump back: Won't be 'improperly influenced'
Claudia Hoerig trial still set for Sept. 17 despite her dizziness
Claudia Hoerig trial still set for Sept. 17 despite her dizziness
California congressman, wife plead not guilty to charges
California congressman, wife plead not guilty to charges
Former Pa. Boy Scout leader admits sexually assaulting 3 scouts
Former Boy Scout leader admits sexually assaulting 3 scouts
Ohio measure eases drug-crime penalties, may trim sentences
Ohio measure eases drug-crime penalties, may trim sentences
Christopher Walla is the newest patrolman in Liberty's police department.
Christopher Walla is the newest patrolman in Liberty's police department.
Priest urges Vatican family conference to welcome gays
Priest urges Vatican family conference to welcome gays
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler sends cease-and-desist to Trump for use of song
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler sends cease-and-desist to Trump for use of song
Dad charged in death of baby in hot car pleads not guilty
Dad charged in death of baby in hot car pleads not guilty
Trump suggests outlawing prosecutors' deals with defendants
Trump suggests outlawing prosecutors' deals with defendants
There’s no meat, eggs or dairy — but don’t call them 'vegan'
There’s no meat, eggs or dairy — but don’t call them “vegan”
Steward Health is hosting job fairs for Northside Regional Medical Center employees
Steward Health is hosting job fairs for Northside Regional Medical Center employees
Lawyer says Jarrell is culpable, but not for aggravated murder
Lawyer says Jarrell is culpable, but not for aggravated murder
Neighbor's complaint sends grandpa to jail for domestic violence
Neighbor's complaint sends grandpa to jail for domestic violence
Drenching rain hits Big Island as hurricane approaches
Drenching rain hits Big Island as hurricane approaches
Farmer shocked that worker suspected in Iowa woman’s slaying
Farmer shocked that worker suspected in Iowa woman’s slaying
California congressman and wife face arraignment on charges
California congressman and wife face arraignment on charges
COHEN CASE | Lawyer called state tax officials soon after subpoena
called state tax officials soon after subpoena
Facebook bans quiz app, pulls its security app over privacy
Facebook bans quiz app, pulls its security app over privacy
Judge denies county’s attempt to dismiss claims in Desmond lawsuit
Judge denies county’s attempt to dismiss claims in Desmond lawsuit
Democrats now say hacking attempt was test from within
Democrats now say hacking attempt was test from within
Protester who harassed German reporters works for police
Protester who harassed German reporters works for police
Manafort juror says 1 holdout prevented 18-count conviction
Manafort juror says 1 holdout prevented 18-count conviction
Green Youngstown Receives $20,000 Grant from Lowe’s and Keep America Beautiful
Green Youngstown Receives $20,000 Grant from Lowe’s and Keep America Beautiful
Judge in Sebring lead-notification case to bar ‘mistake’ defense
Judge in Sebring lead-notification case to bar ‘mistake’ defense
Washington portrait unveiled at Mahoning County Courthouse
The painting will soon change how students learn about the first U.S. president, said Mahoning Valley artist Ray Simon.
Loaded quarterback class started young
Sherry, Waid, O’Horo and Brungard are part of a class of Mahoning Valley senior quarterbacks which is arguably as talented, and without question as experienced as any quarterback group in area history
Howland taking the next step under Boyle
Steve Boyle may new in his role as the head coach of the Howland football team, but he’s no stranger to the Tigers
Men welcome students to school
Community men welcomed students to East and Chaney high schools in Youngstown.
Firefighters, community honor former fire Chief Samuel Revella
One firefighter said Samuel Revella was his friend, mentor and hero.
Harding learns from down year
What the Raiders lost — 33 seniors — from a team that played in the regional tournament and the 2-7 campaign that resulted is now an asset
Jackson-Milton needs to build leadership, lines
Nathan Brode is more confident heading into his second season as the head coach of the Jackson-Milton football team
TJX project opponents challenge referendum in court complaint
Judge Peter Kontos will have a hearing Friday on the requested restraining order.
YSU welcomes 12,731 students to campus Wednesday
The students were showered with a plethora of Welcome Week events.
Warren JFK looks to continue strong postseason tradition
The John F. Kennedy football team is coming off three consecutive appearances in the Division VII state playoffs
Youngstown voters to decide on council term limits
Also, an anti-fracking proposal took another step toward being on the November ballot.
Ohio State suspends Urban Meyer for three games
Ohio State on Wednesday night suspended head football coach Urban Meyer three games for mishandling domestic violence accusations
POLKA, PIEROGI and POLAND
POLKA, PIEROGI and POLAND 10th annual Polish-American Heritage Day Staff report AUSTINTOWN
Downtown rock festival features Sister Hazel duo and top local acts Slow down for Songfest
IF YOU GO What: JD’s Summer Songfest When: Saturday; gates open at 3:30 p.m. Where: South
Twenty years after ‘Harry’s’
Sequel to play set in Youngstown will get a script reading By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com
Ohio AG: Jimmy Hughes’ discrimination case has no merit
The ex-Youngstown police chief accused Youngstown State University of racial discrimination.
Performance audit recommends Howland schools cut 15.5 teaching positions
Howland School District could achieve annual savings of about $3.4 million through staff reductions and other measures recommended in a performance audit released this week by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Building Neighborhoods of Youngstown celebrates opening of new offices downtown
The organization is collaborating with the city’s department of Property Code Enforcement and Demolition.
Boardman's freshmen orientation a blast, thanks to Link Crew
Most recall the first few days of high school with a grimace, but thanks to Link Crew, the 369 freshmen at Boardman can bypass awkwardness and have fun.
METRO DIGEST || Warren man charged in injuries to infant boy
A city man was indicted Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court on charges of felony child endangering and felonious assault related to injuries last January to a boy about 2 months old.
Residents offer ideas for Youngstown amphitheater, riverfront park
Bill Kane of Youngstown studies posters describing plans for the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater and riverfront park during a workshop under the Market Street Bridge Wednesday evening.
Polanco, Pirates come up short against Braves
Jonny Venters thought he had given up a tying home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning.
AROUND THE HORN Wednesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 6, Royals 3 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. Brandon Lowe and Mallex Smith drove in
Fight reported
Fight reported BOARDMAN Township police responded to a call on Ferncliff Avenue regarding a
Detective: Defendant had drug tools consistent with ‘upper level’ dealing
Detective: Defendant had drug tools consistent with ‘upper level’ dealing
Trump awards posthumous medal
Associated Press WASHINGTON An Air Force sergeant who gave his life while trying to rescue a
WEDNESDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE
WEDNESDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE BOYS SOCCER Canfield 1, West Branch 0 BELOIT Tyler Cole
Tubbs gets 15 years to life in prison for 2017 homicide
A judge called the shooting death “incredibly senseless and uncalled for.”
AG talks about epidemic during Ohio visit
Associated Press CLEVELAND U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions during an appearance in Cleveland
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Aaron and Kayla Lindstrom, Bristolville, boy, Aug. 21.
SPORTS digest
YSU women’s golf adds Jonda, Grans Youngstown Youngstown State Head Women’s Golf Coach Nate
Scrappers down Auburn extras
Simeon Lucas’ extra-innings home run lifts the Scrappers over the Doubledays.
Experts: Check systems can be easily exploited
Associated Press MONTEZUMA, Iowa The systems offered by the U.S. government to check the legal
Boston sluggers trounce Tribe
Xander Bogaerts hit two solo homers and Andrew Benintendi had a three-run double to cap a big fourth inning.
Spend evenings in a fragrant garden
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer Sit back, feet up, relax. Imagine – it’s a
Recent flooding does not qualify for state aid
The Mahoning County EMA director will look elsewhere to find help for those affected
Learn how to water plants during ... Drought conditions
By David Campana Ohio certified volunteer naturalist CANFIELD The spotty rainfall and high
Today is Thursday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2018. There are 130 days left in the year.
Today is Thursday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2018. There are 130 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Botanical Mornings
Botanical Mornings When: Friday, 9-10 a.m. What: Discover the progress of seasons at Fellows
1Cameron HubbellWR-DB5-9150Sr.
1Cameron HubbellWR-DB5-9150Sr. 2Blake WilsonWR-DB6-4180Jr. 3Jacob CaudleRB-DB5-7160So. 5Eric
Drying herbs
Drying herbs As plants begin to enter the fall period, it is a good time to harvest some herbs for
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Newton Township trustees, 10 a.m., to discuss repair work on South Center Street,
TCHS, museum seek photos for exhibit
TCHS, museum seek photos for exhibit WARREN The Trumbull County Historical Society and the
oddly enough
oddly enough Mountain lion breaks into home, kills house cat BOULDER, Colo. A mountain lion
PEOPLE IN HAWAII BRACE FOR HURRICANE
Hawaii residents emptied store shelves Wednesday, claimed the last sheets of plywood to board up windows and drained gas pumps as Hurricane Lane churned toward the state.
3 ways to grow new hydrangeas
Q. My neighbor has a beautiful hydrangea. Can I take a cutting from it and be successful in growing
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Plants for fall containers
Plants for fall containers As the season change nears, it’s time to think of the plants we can put
Young investors have only seen bulls
Associated Press NEW YORK Meet the generation of investors who haven’t known a bear market.
Fed hints at possible rate hikes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve officials earlier this month said that a strong
HomeGoods thanks project supporters
HomeGoods thanks project supporters LORDSTOWN HomeGoods released a statement Wednesday thanking
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Ghost Walk, Art on Park, 180 N. Park Ave., corner of Park and High Streets,
Home sales decline for 4th month
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. sales of existing homes slipped for the fourth consecutive
School drops archbishop’s name amid sex-abuse report fallout
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A Roman Catholic high school will shed the name of Washington’s
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Fri: Dominic DiTommaso, 8 p.m. Cafe 422,
All clear at Arlington after bomb threat
All clear at Arlington after bomb threat ARLINGTON, Va. Normal operations have resumed at
Trump fires back as threats mount
White House signals no clear strategy for managing Cohen fallout Associated Press WASHINGTON
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK A.X.L. (PG) A.X.L. is a top-secret, robotic dog who will go to any length to
Religious art and architecture are topic of talks, trolley tour
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Power of the Arts will present three talks on religious art and
Motown tribute show coming to Dutch Haus
Staff report COLUMBIANA Streetcorner, a Motown music tribute group, will return to the Best
Disney offers tuition to hourly workers
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The Walt Disney Co. is offering to pay full tuition for hourly
Ireland says no to fossil fuels
Opinion: By Celia Bottger OtherWords On Thursday, July 12, a small, rainy island in the North Atlantic
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 43.220.19 Aqua America, .20 37.65
Pistol-packing Republican faces oatmeal Democrat in Tennessee
Opinion: NASHVILLE The easternmost bit of Tennessee is east of Atlanta, the westernmost bit is west of New
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
“The Story of the Royals” (9 p.m., ABC): The final half of this two-part documentary
“The Story of the Royals” (9 p.m., ABC): The final half of this two-part documentary that explores
Lordstown residents send HomeGoods an invitation
Editorial: There was more at stake in the referendum Tuesday in Lordstown than just the promise of 1,000 jobs
Incuya Music Festival is ready to rage in the Rock Hall city
The inaugural Incuya Music Festival comes with high expectations. It’s the first multiday major
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