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Stories published January 26, 2018
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Friends, addiction explain Austintown athlete's fall from grace, court officials say
Tyler Hewlett appeared to be on the right track.
$1.75M stolen from Boardman manufacturer through email account
Someone outside the U.S. drained two bank accounts belonging to a township company, getting away with more than $1.75 million by having access to the right email account.
Trumbull pound offering $5 ID tags for any dog
The Trumbull County Dog Pound has a new tool to help people return stray dogs to their owner.
Character Avengers reward Lowellville students for acts of good character
Slightly more than 250 Lowellville kindergarten through sixth-grade students erupted into cheers as the “Character Avengers” – high-school students portraying superheroes exemplifying good character traits – burst into the school’s gym.
White nationalist's tour organizer threatens to sue school
White nationalist's tour organizer threatens to sue school
Ga. man jailed over restaurant's lack of barbecue sauce
Ga. man jailed over restaurant's lack of barbecue sauce
Youngstown police find human skull in North Side woods
Youngstown police find human skull in North Side woods
MSU athletic director retires over Nassar sex abuse
MSU athletic director retires over Nassar sex abuse
Ky. governor says shootings are a 'cultural problem'
Ky. governor says shootings are a 'cultural problem'
YSU speaker discusses treating people with mental illness
YSU speaker discusses treating people with mental illness
Police say officer wounds suspect near Ohio State campus
Police say officer wounds suspect near Ohio State campus
Howland program to check in with seniors living alone
Howland Police Department is launching the townshipwide “Are You OK?” program
Ohio boy acknowledges throwing sandbag that killed car passenger
Ohio boy acknowledges throwing sandbag that killed car passenger
Trump declares America open for business under his tenure
Trump declares America open for business under his tenure
Michigan authorities investigating Ohio school official
Michigan authorities investigating Ohio school official
The Bees Trees at Suzie’s
The Bees Trees will have a record-release show at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts.
‘Dirty Dancing’ musical coming to Packard hall
Aaron Patrick Craven and Kaleigh Courts star in the touring production of “Dirty Dancing,” which will come to Packard Music Hall
UPDATE | $1.7 million theft reported from Boardman firm
$1.7 million theft reported from Boardman firm
Cecile Richards stepping down as Planned Parenthood leader
Cecile Richards stepping down as Planned Parenthood leader
3 Northeast states to sue feds over GOP’s tax overhaul plan
3 Northeast states to sue feds over GOP’s tax overhaul plan
US economy grew at solid 2.6 percent rate in fourth quarter
US economy grew at solid 2.6 percent rate in fourth quarter
State patrol works to raise awareness of human trafficking
State patrol works to raise awareness of human trafficking
Trump denies Times report that he ordered Mueller fired
Trump denies Times report that he ordered Mueller fired
Wanda Sobieska in free concert
Violinist Wanda Sobieska will return to Youngstown for a free concert
Austintown students will attend leadership event
Austintown students will attend leadership event
ICE refuses stay Adi’s deportation
The agency plans to continue with deportation plans despite intervention by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.
Youngstown schools citizens coalition, Mohip debate calendars
“It’s so refreshing to be able to ask questions in a room of adults and have a conversation and be able to just talk to one another,” Mohip said.
Panthers’ inside game too much for visiting Penguins
Garrett Covington led YSU with 15 points in a 66-55 loss.
Boyle returns to Howland as head football coach
Steve Boyle played at Howland under then-coach Dick Angle.
Friends of Fido is asking people to show some love for pound pups for Valentine’s day
Trish Collins, president of Friends of Fido, said anywhere from $4,000 to $10,000 is typically received – and it all goes toward caring for the dogs.
Judge DeGenaro of Poland appointed to Ohio Supreme Court
The judge will run for the seat in the fall.
Lakeview, Poland rallying around Rygalski
Lakeview girls basketball player Lexi Rygalski has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Niles teacher used sick leave to coach Howland High Golf
Christopher Chieffo was fired Jan. 18 in a unanimous vote by the board of education
SPORTS DIGEST || Ex-Phantom makes NHL debut with Flames
EDMONTON, ALBERTA Ryan Lomberg, a Youngstown Phantom during the 2014-15 season, made his NHL debut on Thursday with the Calgary Flames in a game against the Edmonton Oilers.
Chamber announces board members, officers
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors named four new members.
Youngstown to re-evaluate snow-removal procedures
A street department worker complained to city council members they didn’t understand the problems.
Couple in recovery helps Rescue Mission mark 125th
The original building was a YMCA facility for blacks.
Deputies help recover three German Shepherds that bit factory worker
Deputies help recover three German Shepherds that bit factory worker
METRO DIGEST || Jazz & Dessert event Saturday
Jazz & Dessert event AUSTINTOWN It’s time for some sweet treats and tunes Saturday at Austintown
American dream now reality for 9
Judge Robert Rusu, center, swore in nine new citizens Thursday, including Jeny Wilcoxson, right, celebrating after the ceremony with her son, Brody, 4, husband Eric, and daughter, Olivia, 2at the Mahoning County Courthouse, downtown Youngstown.
Canfield Community Briefs
DIVA Donations has open house for new space DIVA Donations Mahoning Counties First Formal Clothing
Poland Community Briefs
DIVA Donations has open house for new space DIVA Donations Mahoning Counties First Formal Clothing
AMS hosts robotics competition
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Schools from Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania came to the
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, food, including
Nassar ‘death warrant’ puts abusers, enablers on notice
Editorial: Michigan Circuit Court Judge Rosemary E. Aquilina spared no mercy and minced no words Wednesday in
OTHER developments
President Donald Trump barreled into a global summit in the Swiss Alps on Thursday, threatening to
AROUND THE NHL
AROUND THE NHL Thursday’s games Penguins 6, Wild 3 PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin scored two
Alumni game brings in money for scholarship fund
On Dec. 27, Cardinal Mooney High School, located at 2545 Erie Street in Youngstown, hosted its
Miss Graham, Mr. Kamenitsa to wed in June
CANFIELD Mark and Diane Graham and Tom and Julie Kamenitsa, all of Canfield, are announcing the
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown concert choir hosts purse Bingo The Austintown Fitch concert choir will host a Purse
CHS students organize wiffle ball tournament
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School seniors Angelo Petracci and Anthony
Canfield swim and dive competes at the AAC Championship
The AAC Swimming and Diving Championships took place on Jan. 13 at the Warren G. Harding High School
Sara Wenger, Jack Daugherty are engaged
YOUNGSTOWN Sara E. Wenger and Jack Daugherty, both of Youngstown, are engaged and will marry at 5
Teens begin epic quest at Boardman library
Teenagers gathered in the Boardman library’s meeting room on Jan. 17 to create characters for their future fantasy adventures.
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 26
Today is Friday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2018. There are 339 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1253.10-0.20 Aqua America, .71
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Lonnie Showers and Stacie Smelly, Girard, boy, Jan. 24.
Mahoning County elections board taking steps to rebuild reputation
Opinion: What happened on the Nov. 7, 2017, election night in Mahoning County should never happen again.
Report: Trump wanted Mueller fired, backed off
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump ordered the firing of special counsel Robert
2 years after ruling, man awaits shot at freedom
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, LA. A landmark ruling by the nation’s highest court gave Henry
Why some students fail
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Another semester is about to begin at the community college where
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Doughnut-eating champ charged with stealing from Dunkin’ Donuts ELIZABETH CITY,
Oprah: ‘I don’t have the DNA’ for a presidential bid
Oprah: ‘I don’t have the DNA’ for a presidential bid ATLANTA Before her iconic Golden Globes
Trump’s plan offers citizenship path for 1.8 million
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House unveiled a proposal Thursday that provides a pathway
Garrettsville man faces theft charge
Garrettsville man faces theft charge BOARDMAN A man faces a theft charge after police said he
S. Korea hospital fire kills at least 30
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA A fire swept through a hospital for the elderly in
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 1st major, top ranking at stake in Halep-Wozniacki final
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia For the second time in the tournament, Simona Halep faced
Panel rejects plan for tobacco device
Associated Press SILVER SPRING, MD. Government advisers dealt a blow Thursday to Philip Morris
Warren man sentenced to 11 years in prison for killing wrong man in 2016
Warren man sentenced to 11 years in prison for killing wrong man in 2016
Love back at power forward as chaotic Cavs tweak lineup
Kevin Love’s latest move hasn’t made any of the Cavaliers screaming mad.
Shooting suspect ordered held in juvenile court
Associated Press BENTON, Ky. The 15-year-old accused of killing two classmates with a handgun in
At Michigan State, sex-abuse scandal is far from being over
Associated Press LANSING, MICH. Sports doctor Larry Nassar is on his way to prison for the rest
LeBron has Durant, reunites with Kyrie in NBA All-Star draft
James and Curry will be the captains Feb. 18 in Los Angeles.
Thursday’s other COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN Penn State 82, No. 13 Ohio State 79 COLUMBUS Tony Carr hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to
THURSDAY’s PRO GOLF RESULTS
FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN SAN DIEGO Tiger Woods brought big crowds back to golf, and he even
Judge to rule soon on whether to remove Mecca Township fiscal officer Deborah Drawl
Judge to rule soon on whether to remove Mecca Township fiscal officer Deborah Drawl
AROUND THE NBA | Thursday’s games
Thunder 121, Wizards 112 OKLAHOMA CITY Russell Westbrook scored a season-high 46 points, and the
PREP ROUNDUP | Thursday’s results
GIRLS BASKETBALL Austintown Fitch 68, East 36 YOUNGSTOWN Sabria Hunter scored 24 for
Cruise marks the Brenners’ anniversary
canfield Mr. and Mrs. David Brenner of Canfield celebrated their 50th anniversary on a seven-day
Children jumped with joy at Austintown Bounce’s Lunch with Santa
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Bounce had their Lunch with Santa Christmas party
Crocheters make rugs at the library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Participants at the Boardman library’s All About Yarn
Come Stay and Play Pet Resort celebrates 10th anniversary
This past November marked Come Stay and Play Pet Resort’s 10th anniversary. In 2007, Bill and
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman Community Baseball registration announced Registration for Boardman Community Baseball
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Canfield Local Schools welcomes newest Cardinals
The Canfield Local School District is announcing Kindergarten Registration for students residing in
Three-dimensional art created at library program
The Austintown library invited the community to work on three-dimensional art with the library’s set of 3D pens on Jan. 16.
Boy Scouts host Breakfast with Santa
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Campmasters of local Boy Scout Camp Stambaugh of the
Presley Cummings | David Maxwell
DAMASCUS Presley Nicole Cummings and David Maxwell were married Oct. 7 at Damascus Friends Church.
Boardman Community Briefs
Teen Advisory Board meeting for February announced Check out at the monthly Teen Advisory Board
Jan. 11
Jan. 11 Breaking and entering: Someone shattered a front-door window and broke into MetroPCS, 1502
CHS art club has coloring book and crayon drive
In the spirit of the holidays, members of the Canfield High School art club had a coloring book and crayon drive to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
POLICE BLOTTER
Jan. 11 Arrest: A traffic stop on Market Street resulted in the arrest of Edward Kimbrough Jr.,
PSHS presents spectacular holiday concert
Poland Seminary High School presented its winter concert, “A Holiday Spectacular and Sing Along,“ at Holy Family Church on Dec. 16.
Care given to Christmas presents for seniors
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Home Instead Senior Care wrapped gifts for seniors on Dec.
Successful craft show benefits Fitch choir
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Fitch’s concert choir had a craft show on Dec. 17
Alumni game brings in funds for scholarship fund
On Dec. 27, Cardinal Mooney High School, located at 2545 Erie Street in Youngstown, hosted its
CVMS bands perform holiday concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade
Mill Creek celebrates winter
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek Metroparks had a special “Toyland“ holiday
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland Boosters basketball tournament dates announced The Poland Boosters Basketball tournament
Mill Creek celebrates winter in Davis Center
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek Metroparks had a special “Toyland“ holiday