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Vindy.com for June 15, 2018
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Stories published June 15, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Scrappers win season opener in 10 innings
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers beat the West Virginia Black Bears 9-8 in 10 innings
Ordinance to rezone property for a HomeGoods distribution center
Some Lordstown residents concerned about legislative amendment for TJX project
Austintown optician retires after 58 years in the business
Optical Solutions employees are sad to see longtime employee retire, but wish him a happy retirement.
DHS reports 2,000 minors separated from families
DHS reports about 2,000 minors separated from families
Mahoning County OVI checkpoint tonight is at Playhouse Lane in Youngstown
Mahoning County OVI checkpoint tonight is at Playhouse Lane in Youngstown
Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr pleads not guilty to rape
Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr pleads not guilty to rape
Judge modifies rapper Juelz Santana's bail, OK's tour shows
Judge modifies rapper Juelz Santana's bail, OK's tour shows
Elder Awareness Day puts spotlight on caring for senior citizens
A National Institutes of Health study showed that for every reported abuse case about 13 go unreported.
Trumbull nurse optimistic overdose death numbers will stay lower
Lower overdose death numbers so far this year in Trumbull County
Ohio's GOP governor primary saw $9M spent in final weeks
Ohio's GOP governor primary saw $9M spent in final weeks
Suspected stolen car set aflame behind South Avenue restaurant
Suspected stolen car set aflame behind South Avenue restaurant
Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes charged with criminal fraud
Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes charged with criminal fraud
2018 gospel music festival is downtown Youngstown canceled
2018 gospel music festival is downtown Youngstown canceled
Simply Slavic festival begins tonight, continues Saturday
Simply Slavic festival begins tonight, continues Saturday
Bond set for pair accused in North Side shooting death
Bond set for pair accused in Sunday shooting death
Trumbull grand jury indicts Robin Caviness Jr. for Niles homicide
Trumbull grand jury indicts Robin Caviness Jr. for Niles homicide
Ohio woman who killed 2 teens while texting sentenced to prison
Ohio woman who killed 2 teens while texting sentenced to prison
Trump: Won't sign 'moderate' immigration bill in GOP setback
Trump: Won't sign 'moderate' immigration bill in GOP setback
US stocks sink with other markets as trade worries rise
US stocks sink with other markets as trade worries rise
Trump says it’s 'possible’ he’ll meet with Putin this summer
Trump says it’s ’possible’ he’ll meet with Putin this summer
Trump: North Korea starts returning remains of US soldiers
Trump: North Korea starts returning remains of US soldiers
UPDATE | China announces penalties to retaliate for US tariffs
Trump announces US tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports
Farmdale man, 19, won’t face felony charge in Bazetta traffic fatality
Farmdale man, 19, won’t face felony charge in Bazetta traffic fatality
WALLACE TRIAL | Mistrial declared in murder case
WALLACE TRIAL | Jurors continue deliberations today
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A SUPERBSFLBSEQUEL
‘Incredibles 2’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG for action sequences and some brief mild
Scrappers begin 20th season tonight against Black Bears
Fireworks, dollar hot dogs and bobbleheads. A new video board, an upgraded sound system and a stadium makeover.
Tyler History center Author to speak on steel decline
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local author Dale Perelman will discuss his book “Road to Rust: The
‘Superfly’ remake gets hip-hop packaging
‘Superfly’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Starring: Trevor Jackson (above); Lex Scott Davis Rating:
Deficit-ridden Niles schools back in fiscal watch
School system spent 13 years in fiscal watch before emerging in 2016
Former Valley Christian teammates spur Jack Arvin Classic win
Valley Christian players of near and distant past lifted Mahoning County.
Impacted by closings
Impacted by closings YOUNGSTOWN The closure of Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us stores will impact
Austintown Community Briefs
Getting a restful night’s sleep seminar The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman will be
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities,
Longtime Presley drummer Fontana dies
Longtime Presley drummer Fontana dies MEMPHIS, TENN. D.J. Fontana, a rock ‘n’ roll pioneer who
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 47.82-0.53 Aqua America, .20
GREATEST GOLFER OF THE VALLEY Junior qualifier Thursday at Trumbull Country Club
BOYS 17-AND-UNDER Cole Christman, Kennsington Golf Club & Grille68 Dean Austalosh, Oak Tree
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 15
Today is Friday, June 15, the 166th day of 2018. There are 199 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Long-term mortgage rates increase in US
Associated Press WASHINGTON Long-term U.S. mortgage rates jumped this week after two-straight
Turtle Derby set
Turtle Derby set Lowellville The Youngstown Lions Club will host its 57th annual Turtle Derby at
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS Friends of the Mahoning River will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, at the Oak Hill Collaborative,
For Mahoning County political leaders, what’s old is new again
Opinion: To paraphrase The Who, in Mahoning County, it’s meet the new party bosses, same as the old party
Justice report bashes Comey
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a stinging rebuke, the Justice Department watchdog declared
Neighbor shoots man who is attacking woman with an ax
Associated Press TOLEDO Police say an Ohio man shot and killed another man who was attacking a
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Ciera Ingram and Kevin Sabo Jr., Youngstown, boy, June
Trump misused charitable funds, lawsuit alleges
Associated Press NEW YORK New York’s attorney general sued President Donald Trump and his
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Simply Slavic party on the plaza, 7-10 p.m.: A free-admission
Tip line for visa fraud is zinging
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons Suddenly, emails are pouring in! On April 3, 2017, U.S.
Area Girl Scouts earn highest award
Staff report AKRON Girl Scouts of North East Ohio will honor 43 Gold Award recipients at its
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lordstown Village Council, 11 a.m., public hearings, council chambers,
Jurors return today to deliberate man’s fate in murder trial
Johnny Wallace III is charged with the shooting death of Colin Brown last fall.
Speech contestant honored at Austintown Rotary meeting
Speech contestant honored at Austintown Rotary meeting
Show full support for 1,000 TJX jobs at public hearing
Editorial: A proposal by TJX Companies Inc. to build a massive distribution center in Lordstown has taken the
Brownlee Woods, Struthers libraries won't merge
Brownlee Woods and Struthers library branches will remain open at their current locations and work will be done to increase usage
Boardman teacher receives reprimand
The superintendent placed a reprimand letter into the personnel file of June Baker.
After summit, N. Korea shows Trump in a striking new light
Associated Press PYONGYANG, N. Korea North Koreans are getting a new look at President Donald
Apple closing iPhone security gap used by law enforcement
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple is closing a security gap that allowed outsiders to pry
Columbiana County crash injures two
Columbiana County crash injures two SALEM A 20-year-old Salem woman was seriously injured in a
Parts shortage at GM
Parts shortage at GM LORDSTOWN The General Motors Lordstown Assembly Complex was dealing with a
Marshals, YPD, search for suspect in Sunday slaying
Suspect is the brother of Willie ‘Flip’ Williams
Lindor, Ramirez homer in Tribe victory
Francisco Lindor sensed the Cleveland Indians needed a lift coming off back-to-back losses.
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS’ 2018 SCHEDULE
JUNE Today — West Virginia at Mahoning Valley, 7:05 p.m. Saturday — West Virginia at Mahoning
Trump approves plan to impose tough China tariffs
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump has approved a plan to impose punishing
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges
Comcast-Disney fight highlights how media landscape is shifting
Associated Press NEW YORK That didn’t take long. A day after a federal judge cleared the way
Murrays mark golden wedding anniversary
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Micheal Murray of Canfield recently celebrated their 50th wedding
Canfield Community Briefs
Coffee with the master gardeners – herbs for pollinator conservation Learn what types of herbs to
Seventh-grader presents and signs her book
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com A seventh-grade student author gave a presentation on her
Boardman Community Briefs
Nominations sought for Italian Fest The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest 2018 is seeking
CVMS students celebrate ACE projects
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students who participated in Canfield Village Middle
Fitch showcases their new Purple Star Room
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School celebrated the opening of their
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Sun and warmer days are here. Summer athletics have arrived and
Hilltop fourth graders honor State of Ohio
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade class presented
Kelsey Kunce, Michael Popio to marry in June
Dennis and Cindy Kunce of Poland and Michael and Martha Popio of Boardman are announcing the
Katie Stanwood, Neil Allen will marry June 23
COLUMBIANA Jay and Margie Stanwood of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Students jam and learn about science
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Poland Seminary High School’s science club hosted their
Dobbins students sing and cheer at baseball game
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary students spent a fun day at Eastwood Field
Student runs past struggles on track team
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com A Poland freshman, once unsure if she would walk, finished
Fourth grade celebrated graduation with fun night
West Boulevard Elementary School had their annual night of fun for the fourth grade students on May 31.
Children work on financial literacy at library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman library invited children to their “Smart
Poland Community Briefs
Nominations sought for Italian Fest The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest 2018 is seeking
Boy Scouts spend Earth Day cleaning the Mill Creek MetroParks
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Whispering Pines District of the Great Trail Council
AES art show displays talents of second grade
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Elementary School hosted an art show for the
The Green Team recently announced the winners of the annual placemat contest. Students accepted
The Green Team recently announced the winners of the annual placemat contest. Students accepted
Children learn about money through game at library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown library had a “Smart Money Picture Bingo”
Bands perform classical and movie music at BPAC
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman Performing Arts Center hosted the annual
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield basketball team members receive academic awards The Ohio High School Basketball Coaches
Samantha Donges | Nicholas Miller
BOARDMAN Samantha Donges of Poland and Nicholas Miller of Grove City, Pa., were united in marriage
Warren man sentenced for violent attack on neighbor
Warren man sentenced for violent attack on neighbor
Moms and daughters spend special day at park
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mothers and daughters celebrated Mother’s Day a week early
Library celebrates National Doughnut Day
The Austintown library invited families to their large meeting room on June 1 for National Doughnut Day.
C.H. Campbell students got talent
Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School performed a variety of skills during the school’s annual Talent Show on June 6.
Molnar Farms creates Strawberry 5K race
Molnar Farms invited runners from the area to participate in their first Strawberry 5K race on June 9.
Student volunteers at senior living facility
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com A student at Poland Middle School has found her place in
Man files suit against Warren business because of accidental amputation
Man files suit against Warren business because of accidental amputation
Family camping in Mill Creek set for next week
Mill Creek MetroParks will present Family Camp in the Park on June 23
Boardman Park announces summer concert schedule
Boardman Park recently announced its 2018 Music in the Park Concert Series line up. Pack up your
Who's signed up for the 2019 Phantom Fireworks 2-Player Blast competition
Participants in the Greatest Golfer Ladies 2-Person competition
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