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Vindy.com for December 28, 2018
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Tragic fire, govt. corruption top local news stories this year
The late night fire at this Parkcliffe Avenue home on Youngstown's South Side, which killed five young children and injured their mother, was deemed the ...
Stories published December 28, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Supreme Court rulings influenced Clemens' sentence offer
Sean Clemens exhibited unthinkable brutality the morning he killed his neighbor, Jane LaRue Brown, 84, attacking her in her bed with a knife and garden trowel after breaking into her home. He took a television and her leased Cadillac when he left.
Campbell chief on leave after theft allegation
Police Chief Dennis Puskarcik has been placed on leave after an internal audit found items missing from an evidence locker.
Valley commissioners issue resolution of support for GM Lordstown
Mahoning County commissioners and their counterparts in Trumbull and Columbiana counties approved a resolution in support of General Motors’ Lordstown plant and its 1,600 workers bracing to lose their jobs when the plant is scheduled to idle in March.
Poland trustees preparing to resurface township's worst roads
With the passage of a $4.5 million bond issue in November, trustees are gearing up to resurface the townships’ worst roads before the end of 2019.
Oregon hotel apologizes a week after kicking out black man
Attorneys for a black man who was kicked out of an Oregon hotel last week say they want a public explanation for why he was told to leave
Suspect in California officer's shooting death is captured
Suspect in California officer's shooting death is captured
From duct-taped shoes to $11M: Man leaves surprise donations
A Washington state social worker built up an $11 million estate that he left to children’s charities and came as a surprise to those closest to him
Wall Street faces annual losses despite solid gains for week
Wall Street faces annual losses despite solid gains for week
DHS Secretary Nielsen visits border after child's death
DHS Secretary Nielsen visits border after child's death
Attorneys for black man evicted from hotel want public response
Attorneys for black man evicted from hotel want public response
EPA targets Obama crackdown on mercury from coal plants
EPA targets Obama crackdown on mercury from coal plants
Seoul says personal info of 1,000 NKorean defectors stolen
Seoul says personal info of 1,000 NKorean defectors stolen
UPDATE | Campbell chief placed on administrative leave
Campbell chief placed on administrative leave
Lordstown Energy Center donates $15K to Drive It Home campaign
Lordstown Energy Center donates $15,000 to Drive It Home campaign
Tesla names independent board members in SEC settlement
Tesla names independent board members in SEC settlement
Public library receives children's book donation for NYC fund
Public library receives children's book donation for NYC fund
Memories of Christmas Past at Arms Museum open NY's Eve
Memories of Christmas Past at Arms Museum open NY's Eve
Donofrio sworn in as Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge
Donofrio sworn in as Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge
Mahoning commissioners back Lordstown GM resolution
Mahoning commissioners back Lordstown GM resolution
NYC utility probes electric flash that lit sky in eerie blue
NYC utility probes electric flash that lit sky in eerie blue
US pending home sales slipped 0.7 percent in November
US pending home sales slipped 0.7 percent in November
Flood warnings as heavy rains move across the South
Flood warnings as heavy rains move across the South
Original Woodstock site to host 50th anniversary concert
Original Woodstock site to host 50th anniversary concert
Parent ODs second time since August
It took three doses of naloxone for fire and police responders to revive James M. Schell Jr., 40, who was unresponsive and “barely breathing” when they arrived. Schell’s 14-year-old stepdaughter had called 911.
Proposed tax-sharing figures provided by school district and village
If all the approvals are granted in the coming weeks for the proposed 1.25 million-square-foot TJX/HomeGoods distribution center for Ellsworth Bailey Road, Lordstown schools stand to gain about $400,000 in tax revenue each of the next 10 years.
LeBron James named AP’s Male Athlete of the Year
Even without a title, 2018 may have been James’ most significant year.
After 8 years, Warren police dog Maxx enters retirement
Warren Police Lt. Greg Coleman and his retiring police dog, Maxx, left, are shown Thursday at the Warren Police Department with Officer Justin Fenstermaker and his police dog, Heros, who will replace Maxx, who is retiring.
Struthers has new director, approves 911 upgrades
The final Struthers city council meeting of 2018 was the first for the city’s new Safety Service Director.
HIGH SCHOOLS
high schools BOYS BASKETBALL Howland 52, West Middlesex (Pa.) 44 SHARON, PA. Howland, led
Struthers sees rash of car break-ins Wednesday night
Struthers police are asking for any information residents have on the break-ins.
Ed Puskas: The reality of money in baseball
The Indians might have to trade away a starting pitcher.
Awkwafina goes from comedy to Hollywood
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles on entertainers who had breakthrough years in
At new Museum of Black Civilizations, a call to come home
At new Museum of Black Civilizations, a call for African works – and diaspora – to come home
Amphitheater sewer work more than doubles in cost
A sewer expansion project related to development of the city’s riverfront amphitheater hit a snag that more than doubled its total cost to about $1.65 million.
Foundation funds to help create special-needs camp
Golden String, Inc. of Youngstown has received a $100,000 grant from The Youngstown Foundation
Tragic fire, govt. corruption top local news stories this year
The late night fire at this Parkcliffe Avenue home on Youngstown's South Side, which killed five young children and injured their mother, was deemed the top local news story of the Valley for 2018. A memorial of stuffed animals and flowers grew in front of the home as community members left tributes to the kids.
Boardman students craft for a cause
Boardman Center Middle School students gathered together to create crafts to benefit their community.
Kindness Club supports Toys for Tots
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Kindness Club at Poland Seminary High School kicked
Friends of the Public Library wrap gifts
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning
Participants drink coffee and paint at fundraiser
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The creative arts and design students from the Mahoning
Boy Scouts host Breakfast with Santa
The Campmasters of local Boy Scout Camp Stambaugh of the Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America hosted a Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 15.
AMS finds spelling bee champion
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Middle School hosted their annual school-wide
Santa visits Austintown Elementary School
Santa Claus took a break from his holiday preparations to visit the students of Austintown Elementary School on Dec. 19.
Split Pea Challenge serves up nutrition lesson at BCIS
Split peasare the first food item that Second Harvest Food Bank proposed in its new initiative to
Canfield Community Briefs
Scouts to participate in Klondike Derby The Whispering Pines Distract Klondike Derby will take
Boardman Community Briefs
Friends of Boardman Library meeting and presentation “Let’s Talk Craft Beer” with the Mahoning
Students team up with alum to send holiday cheer
Stockings for Soldiers. That’s what Youngstown State Univrsity student Morgan Brandt and some of
Austintown library hosts event to create holiday gift tags
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown library hosted its first gift tag making event on
Poland Union class receives visit from Harlem Globetrotter
A member of the Harlem Globetrotters visited Karen Divito’s second-grade class at Poland Union Elementary School on Dec. 14.
Emily Alcorn | Nathaniel Buttram
BOARDMAN The Rev. Kevin Peters officiated at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 3 for the wedding of Emily Alcorn and
$14,000 toilet seat for PentagonSFlb
Opinion: By Lindsay Koshgarian OtherWords In this season of (hoped for) peace and goodwill, it’s worth
Truth about voter fraud claims
Opinion: By Leslie Watson Malachi OtherWords For years, Republicans in North Carolina have tried to roll
No-bid contracts by state must end in the new year
Editorial: Columbus Disptach: Yet another independent probe of contracting practices at the Ohio Department of
Kessel, Penguins best Red Wings
Phil Kessel scored two power-play goals and Pittsburgh won its fourth straight game.
Stress of shutdown mounting for many
Associated Press WASHINGTON Three days, maybe four. That’s how long Ethan James, 21, says he
maHONING COUNTY Indictments
A grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Denise Molina, 58, North Gray
Abortion bill veto survives override
Republicans reverse Kasich’s decision on gun-owner rights Associated Press COLUMBUS Statehouse
Reform of criminal justice system reflects rare act of bipartisanship
Opinion: Republicans and conservatives dating back at least to Richard Nixon have used the slogan “tough on
Clemson DT Lawrence won’t play in College Football Playoff
Dexter Lawrence is one of three Clemson players who tested positive for ostarine.
Marijuana industry toasts banner year
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. The past year was a 12-month champagne toast for the legal
COLLEGE FOOTBALL | Bowl roundup
PINSTRIPE BOWL Wisconsin 35, Miami 3 NEW YORK Jonathan Taylor ran for 205 yards and a
Smith-Schuster voted Steelers MVP
JuJu Smith-Schuster is tied for fifth in the league with 106 catches.
GOP share of Latino vote steady under Trump
Associated Press LITTLETON, Colo. Though Latino voters are a key part of the Democratic
Reunions & Class Notes
Editor’s note The Reunions & Class Notes column that formerly was published on Tuesdays will now
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will celebrate 100 years of Amateur Radio
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield
Today is Friday, Dec. 28, the 362nd day of 2018. There are three days left in the year.
Today is Friday, Dec. 28, the 362nd day of 2018. There are three days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘The Voice’ helps NBC to weekly ratings win LOS ANGELES The season finale of NBC’s
Furious lawmakers in Iraq demand US troop withdrawal
Associated Press BAGHDAD President Donald Trump’s surprise trip to Iraq may have quieted
new year’s eve/day What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday, New Year’s
Stocks rally after big fall
Associated Press Wall Street staged a swift, last-minute turnaround Thursday that rescued stocks
Sidney Cauzza | Matthew Bonner
PISMO BEACH, CALIF. The Rev. Jerry Bellamy officiated at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8 for the wedding of
Laundry detergents shrink for Amazon
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon’s rise is forcing laundry detergents to shrink. Tide and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greg Hahn, 8 p.m.: Standup comedian ($25) at the Comedy Cellar at
Poland Community Briefs
Yoga class The Poland library will host a yoga class in the library meeting room every Wednesday
Miss Skolnick, Mr. Gilgenbach set autumn date
AUSTINTOWN The engagement of Spencer Skolnick and Zachary Gilgenbach, both of Akron, is being
AMS teacher receives 2019 Outstanding Language Arts Educator award
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Middle School teacher Angela Yohman recently won
Austintown Community Briefs
Holiday closings All Mahoning County libraries will be closed on Dec. 31 and Jan.1 for the New
CVMS choirs present winter concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School’s seventh- and eighth-grade
Faby Eliezer, Colin Cooper to wed in summer
POLAND Announcement is being made by Josh and Anne Cooper of Poland of the engagement of their
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