News for December 13, 2018

Saturday event at Whistle & Keg to benefit Valley dogs, cats

Whistle & Keg, 101 W. Federal St., will host Bark & Brew to benefit Buster’s Brigade animal rescue from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today.

Today's nation-wide hoax bomb threat emails written like Nigerian prince scam

The Trumbull County Family Court was among locations across the country that received a bomb threat today, causing the Main Avenue facility downtown to be evacuated about 2:30 p.m.

German ginerbread tradition transformed to permanent keepsakes at Canfield school

C.H. Campbell Elementary students employed math skills to make miniature gingerbread houses Thursday afternoon.

Mahoning commissioners approve purchase of new dispatch system

Mahoning County commissioners on Thursday approved $2.9 million purchases for a new locally hosted computer-aided dispatch system and a records-management system that will allow for real-time communication between county first responders.

Panel approves inspection of replacement of Y-town's oldest, largest sewer line

With a $7 million sewer-line replacement project expected to be done in about six weeks, the city’s board of control agreed to pay $208,982 to MS Consultants Inc. to inspect the work.

Kasich considering options including another presidential run

Payments made “in concert” with the Trump campaign to protect him from a story

UPDATE | Trumbull facility among dozens nationwide to get false bomb threat

Trumbull facility among dozens nationwide to get false bomb threat

Apple to build new Austin hub, expand in other tech hotbeds

OSHP: 6-state initiative results in 700 DUI arrests

Vigil for children killed in fire is Saturday night

Driver accused of striking, killing Ohio trash collector charged

With OK from Congress, US hemp market set to boom

UPDATE | Judge stops Hoerig's 'rambling, twaddling documents of drivel'

Prosecutor asks judge to excude Hoerig's 'rambling, twaddling documents of drivel'

Youngstown schools bus driver, aide intervene when dog attacks children

YCSD bus driver, aide intervene when dog attacks children

Pymatuning Creek to be designated a wild and scenic river

Goodwill offers books to teachers for classrooms

Democratic lawmakers announce Ohio House bill on mass layoffs

Aqua announces unveiling of upgrade plans

UPDATE | Russian woman admits to being secret agent

In plea deal, Russian woman admits to being a secret agent

Pa. woman finds urn with vet’s ashes in barn; now seeking kin

Austintown Winter Market is Friday night

French police try to catch attack suspect, operation ongoing

Trump, new Mexican president discuss migration but not wall

Commissioners OK $766K for dispatch system

US mortgage rates fall to 3-month low; 30-year at 4.63%

US mortgage rates fall to 3-month low; 30-year at 4.63 pct.

Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity

Janet Jackson, Def Leppard, Nicks join Rock Hall of Fame

Judge sets trial in Ohio baby death case for next year

Toyota recalls 70K vehicles to replace air-bag inflators

Toyota recalls 70,000 vehicles to replace air-bag inflators

Two Liberty trustees overpaid, state auditor says

Ohio Supreme Court indefinitely suspends Sciortino's law license

Ohio’s first medical marijuana dispensary approved to open

Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

Area kids invited to Breakfast with Santa Saturday at Camp Stambaugh

The camp masters of local Boy Scout Camp Stambaugh of the Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America will host a pancake Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Camp Stambaugh dining hall, 3712 Leffingwell Road.

Music, memory program for Alzheimer's, dementia patients

Heritage Manor Rehabilitation and Retirement Community received a $31,000 grant from the Association of Jewish Aging Services for a Music and Memory program for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Ursuline’s Harris reaches milestone, but Mooney wins

Dayshanette Harris reached 2,000 points for her prep career, but Camden Hergenrother scored 25 in Mooney’s win.

Saturday is the Obamacare open-enrollment deadline

Last year, 230,127 Ohioans signed up for health insurance through the program.

Trumbull overdose death rates have climbed in second half of 2018

Trumbull County drug overdose deaths increased in number in the second half of this year, as fentanyl, cocaine and heroin – generally in combinations – continue to kill.

Girard QB Waid picks YSU

Mark Waid got a taste of Stambaugh Stadium this fall and decided he wants to come back for more.

JBL Hoops Showcase comes to Struthers

Four Ohio teams will meet four Pennsylvania teams on Saturday.

Tim Ryan backs Pelosi as speaker, with term limit

The deal limits the length of leaders' tenure.

Mother of fire victims released from hospital

She had last been listed in fair condition.

Canfield’s Copploe didn’t let mono stop him

Through the cold, rain and illness, Giovanni Copploe pressed on.

Uptown Theater auction ends with no bids

Owners of Burgan Real Estate still hope to find a buyer for the historic property.

HIGH SCHOOLS

high schools GIRLS BASKETBALL Canfield 59, Louisville 43 CANFIELD Canfield broke open the

‘Annie’ shines through clouds

No need to wait until tomorrow for the sun to come out: Salem Community Theatre has the classic hit musical “Annie” to chase away the snowy days.

Slow down the holiday season

If YOu Go Who: Jim Brickman holiday tour When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 Where: Stambaugh Auditorium,,

Hubbard Township considers speed cameras to bolster police fund

Hubbard officials met with Blue Line Solutions to discuss speed camera operation.

Paul C. Bunn’s trifecta

Paul C. Bunn Elementary had its first Christmas program with band, choir and an art show Wednesday morning.

Second suspect arraigned in YSU lockdown case

Hubbert was ordered to stay away from his co-defendant.

Canfield officials OK temporary budget

Staff report CANFIELD Township trustees during a Tuesday meeting approved a temporary 2019

Warren council lends official support to GM Lordstown workers

United Auto Workers Local 1112 President Dave Green, right, gets a hug from Warren’s 4th Ward Councilman Mark Forte during council’s Wednesday night meeting. Council presented a resolution in support of General Motors Lordstown workers to Green and Shop Chairman Dan Morgan before a standing-room-only crowd.

WTG

Thursday Country Lee Brice, 7 p.m., Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren;

New This week

New This week Mortal Engines (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 p.m. Cinema

NIGHTLIFE

Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Sat: Simon Kenneally, 8 p.m. BirdFish Brewing

Senate approves abortion restriction

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate has approved a highly restrictive anti-abortion bill

CD RATES

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

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDEND CLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 29.240.82 Aqua America, .20

May’s day

British prime minister survives political crisis over Brexit deal Associated Press LONDON

NFL draft coming to Vegas in 2020

NFL draft coming to Vegas in 2020 DALLAS The NFL draft is heading to Las Vegas for 2020. It

Local auto sales

Local auto sales YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley auto dealers sold 4,459 new and used vehicles in

METRO DIGEST || Schiavoni’s revenge porn bill passes state Senate

Schiavoni’s porn bill passes state Senate COLUMBUS A “revenge porn” bill, sponsored by state

Henry Golding of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Even though Henry Golding garnered

John David Washington of ‘BlacKkKlansman’

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES John David Washington comes from a

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Happy Days? Director Ron Howard visits Oklahoma birthplace DUNCAN, Okla. Oscar-

Source: Miami’s Diaz to take over Owls

Temple has hired Miami defensive coordinator Manny Diaz as its next head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.

SDSU looking to upset NDSU

The Jackrabbits are 0-3 against the Bison in the playoffs.

A story of Mary and Joseph

Opinion: By Kerri Kennedy OtherWords This holiday season – a time so often associated with bringing

Mamma mia, that was a hit show!

The Youngstown Playhouse’s production of “Mamma Mia!” lived up to its lofty expectations. All

Dickey Electric transitions to next generation of leadership

Longtime Dickey Electric employee to take over leadership of company

SATURDAY

SATURDAY vWhat: Junior Basketball League Hoops Showcase. vWhere: Struthers Fieldhouse. vThe

BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Daniel and Lisa Daugherty, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 11.

“Supernatural” (8 p.m., The CW): In the 14th season fall finale, Sam (Jared Padalecki)

“Supernatural” (8 p.m., The CW): In the 14th season fall finale, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean

Consumer prices flat in Nov.

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in November, the best

Holiday services

Holiday services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services open to the public in

Russian outreach to Trump campaign alarms experts

Associated Press WASHINGTON From suggestions of “political synergy” and offers of business deals

Trump’s legal, political peril grows

Fixer Cohen gets 3 years in prison as Enquirer admits hush fund deal Associated Press NEW YORK

Senate debates Yemen role in wake of reporter’s death

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate is debating a resolution that would call on the U.S. to

YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 13

Today is Thursday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2018. There are 18 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy Governing Board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.

Breakthrough Entertainers of 2018

A scene-stealer from “Crazy Rich Asians.” A teen actress who brought aching realism to a movie about

national enquirer Owner admits burying Trump stories

Associated Press NEW YORK The parent company of magazines including the National Enquirer, Us

Man caught with stolen gun

Bond set at 40K

Ten-year lease at its location in the Eastwood Mall in Niles expires May 31, 2019

Staff report NILES The Area Agency on Aging 11 Inc. Board of Trustees has approved moving its

Time’s Person of the Year honors truth over bluster

Editorial: There’s poetic justice in Time magazine’s selection of four journalists and a newspaper as its 2018

Pro Bowl kicker Boswell faces challenges for his job

Chris Boswell knows the drill. Heck, the drill is the reason he’s in the NFL in the first place.

The grants total $79,838

Staff report WARREN The Raymond John Wean Foundation Board of Directors awarded grants at its

Sherrod Brown’s progressivism would challenge Trump in 2020

Opinion: “The money man dealing himself a hot royal flush. Then giving you and me a phony hand like a pair of

Commissioners brainstorm ways to keep the General Motors Lordstown plant’s 1,600 jobs

Commissioners from Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana brainstorm ways to keep the General Motors Lordstown plant’s 1,600 jobs

Blackhawks end skid by beating Penguins

Jonathan Toews had a goal and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped an eight-game losing streak.

Florida panel: Arm teachers

Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. The panel investigating the Florida high school massacre

Cavaliers hang on to beat Knicks

A laugher nearly turned into a nightmare for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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