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WEATHER WATCH | Power outages expected to continue through the weekend
WEATHER WATCH | Power outages expected to continue through the weekend
WEATHER WATCH | Power outages expected to continue through the weekend
WEATHER WATCH | Power outages expected to continue through the weekend
Y'town residents voice views on reducing violence
Joann Jones of Youngstown’s East Side was one of numerous attendees at the Youngstown United meeting Thursday evening who wrote the names of people they ...
Stories published November 16, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Commerce Street hole driving customers away from downtown businesses
A project that includes a large hole in front of Erie Terminal Place is adversely impacting businesses there with owners wondering why the work is taking so long to complete.
Struthers cracking down on deteriorated downtown properties
Abandoned, collapsing, and with Ohio Fire Code violations that are “too numerous to list,” a number of buildings in downtown Struthers are in the cross hairs of city administrators hoping to clean up and encourage reinvestment in the area.
David's Bridal to filie for bankruptcy reorganization
David's Bridal has announced it will file for bankruptcy reorganization soon, according to various national media outlets.
Friends support grieving family with benefit spaghetti dinner Sunday
The motto for Austintown Colts Youth Football is “Once a Colt, always a Colt,” and based on the community’s response to tragedy, these are not just words.
Trumbull prosecutor continues claims against overturning Hamad conviction
The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office argued in a Friday filing there was plenty of evidence that Nasser Hamad was guilty of aggravated murder of two young men who went to his house in Howland in 2017 and there was no reason for the judge to instruct jurors that they could find him guilty of lesser charges of voluntary manslaughter.
Mahoning County OVI announces checkpoints tonight and Saturday
Mahoning County OVI announces checkpoints tonight
Arms dealer convicted in LA of trying to buy, sell missiles
Arms dealer convicted in LA of trying to buy, sell missiles
First African-American top network executive leaving ABC
First African-American top network executive exiting ABC
Portage County road closed due to downed power lines
Portage County road closed due to downed power lines
Abrams ends campaign, but no concession; vows federal suit against Kemp's actions
Democrat Stacey Abrams ended her challenge to Republican Brian Kemp in the Georgia governor’s race today, but pledged to fight the former secretary of state’s “gross mismanagement” of the elections with a federal lawsuit.
William Goldman, Oscar winner for 'Butch Cassidy,' has died
William Goldman, Oscar winner for 'Butch Cassidy,' has died
Cleveland police identify woman hit and killed with her own vehicle
Cleveland police identify woman hit and killed with her own vehicle
Former Ohio State students air claims of sex abuse by doctor
Former Ohio State students air claims of sex abuse by doctor
Austintown athlete signs Letter of Intent to West Point
Austintown athlete signs Letter of Intent to West Point
Columbiana County announces temporary warming facilities for those without power
Columbiana County announces temporary warming facilities for those without power
Trump says he will name EPA's acting chief to post permanently
Trump says he will name EPA's acting chief to post permanently
Ohio unemployment rate unchanged from September to October
Ohio unemployment rate unchanged from September to October
Jury awards $5M each to Ohio men wrongfully imprisoned for murder
Jury awards $5M each to Ohio men wrongfully imprisoned for murder
DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules
DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules
UPDATE | Brownlee Woods Library to reopen Saturday, power restored
Brownlee Woods Library to reopen Saturday, power restored
East Judson woman hears gunfire before bullet flies through window
East Judson woman hears gunfire before bullet flies through window
Tech companies, retailers weigh on US stocks; oil prices up
Tech companies, retailers weigh on US stocks; Oil prices up
UPDATE | Judge orders White House to return Acosta pass
Judge: White House was wrong to revoke Jim Acosta's press pass
Poland library celebrates Day of the Dead
The Poland library hosted a Dia de los Muertos sugar skull decorating celebration on Nov. 1. Librarian Annette Ahrens organized the event.
Canfield Rotary Club hosts Community Showcase
Canfield residents were given the opportunity to learn more about what their community has to offer while attending Canfield Rotary Club’s first Community Showcase, which was coupled with the annual Pancake Breakfast, on Nov. 4.
Canfield celebrates long standing rivalry with annual bonfire
Canfield celebrated their long time rivalry with Poland during their annual Battle of 224 Bonfire on Oct. 25.
Students win prizes for non-violence posters
Six Boardman High School students were chosen as winners in Youngstown’s annual Non-Violence Week poster competition.
Dunham crosses state championship line in 42nd place overall
Junior Mitchel Dunham ran a time of 16:50 placing 42nd overall at the 2018 OHSAA State CC Championship on Nov. 10.
Girl Empowerment Mentorship Program visits Macy's
The Girl Empowerment Mentorship program at Boardman took a field trip to Macy’s on Nov. 5.
Fed judge: Claudia Hoerig's case can't move to federal court
Fed judge: Claudia Hoerig's case can't move to federal court
WEATHER WATCH | Power outages expected to continue through the weekend
WEATHER WATCH | Power outages expected to continue through the weekend
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty
VINDY POLL - When is it too soon to put up a Christmas tree?
When is it too soon to put up a Christmas tree?
Valley leaders to launch “Drive It Home” campaign
“The end goal is to get product and commitment here in Lordstown,” UAW Local 1112 President Dave Green said.
New crop of Girard receivers catching Waid’s passes
Girard’s Nick Malito outruns Perry’s Jaylen Anderson to score a touchdown during the regional semifinal Nov. 10 at Bo Rein Stadium in Niles. Malito is one of a crop of new receivers who stepped up to replace quarterback Mark Waid’s top three targets from last season: Michael Belcik, Anthony Backus and Devin Wilson, who all graduated.
Hubbard’s Mosora learned to win from his older brother
Lukas Mosora was taught lessons in resiliency in the way only a younger brother can be.
Ryan has reportedly signed letter opposing Pelosi as speaker
Ryan would vote against Pelosi as speaker on House floor, his spokesman says.
Vettori indicted, accused of theft from deceased client
Suspended Mahoning County Area Court Judge Diane Vettori allegedly helped Dolores Falgiani prepare a will before her death in March 2016
Warren JFK, Cuyahoga Heights have made deep postseason runs
The teams have combined for 28 playoff games since 2015.
SPORTS DIGEST || Struthers to host Coaches vs. Cancer
The Struthers boys basketball team will host the inaugural Northeast Ohio High School Coaches vs. Cancer doubleheader on Nov. 29 at Struthers Fieldhouse.
Warren officer who rescued man from house fire: ‘That’s what I’m here for’
Despite all the training and protocols in police work, there is no protocol that tells an officer to enter a burning building to rescue someone.
PREP ROUNDUP
NLI SIGNINGS Klingensmith to play lacrosse at Walsh CANFIELD Canfield senior Lacrosse player
North Canton woman federally indicted in 4 bank robberies
Fellicia Smith, 41, was a suspect in at least a dozen bank robberies in Northeast Ohio, police said last year.
Method 8 to screen latest film, ‘Pimbolton Park’
Staff report BOARDMAN Method 8 performing arts group will screen its latest movie, “Pimbolton
Latest ‘Fantastic Beasts’ covers a lot of ground
Eddie Redmayne stars in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.”
Mahoning sheriff requests $23.8M from criminal justice fund
Mahoning County Commissioners on Thursday continued hearings on departments’ 2019 budget requests.
Martino clinches individual title in recent PDRA season finale
Tom Martino battled through three qualifying rounds and six rounds of competition to clinch the individual world championship.
ROY CLARK, 85 Country guitar great hosted TV show 24 years
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press Country star Roy Clark, the guitar virtuoso and singer who
Niles BOE to submit smaller renewal levy
After overwhelming voter rejection of the substitute 11.7-mill school levy last week, Niles Schools Superintendent Ann Marie Thigpen told the board of education she will recommend a smaller renewal levy for the May primary election.
Liberty schools approve agreement with Guaranteed Clean Energy
The school district expects to save on utilities with energy infrastructure upgrades.
Mahoning Republicans seeking applicants to succeed Judge David D’Apolito
The judge is joining the 7th District Court of Appeals on Feb. 8
Y'town residents voice views on reducing violence
Joann Jones of Youngstown’s East Side was one of numerous attendees at the Youngstown United meeting Thursday evening who wrote the names of people they knew who had died from violence.
Students learn about planets with special dome theatre
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Students at Poland Union Elementary School got to learn
Canfield Community Briefs
Kennsington Golf Club and CTW Development Corp. collect toys Kennsington Golf Club and Grille and
Kindness Club posts positive messages for Red Ribbon Week
Poland Middle School’s Kindness Club celebrated Red Ribbon week by posting positive sticky notes on the lockers at school.
Local author donates books to help end bullying
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com October is national bullying prevention month, and local
Austintown Fitch High School celebrates Spirit Week
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School celebrated Spirit Week in
Poland Community Briefs
Seniors group to have Nov. 19 meeting The Holy Family Seniors Group will meet on Nov. 19 at Holy
Lauren Zajac | David Koval
CLEVELAND Lauren Elizabeth Zajac and David Matthew Koval were united in marriage June 30 during a
C.H. students’ creativity on display
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School students were given the
AIS teams up with D.A.R.E. for bullying prevention month
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Intermediate School celebrated Bullying
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics will soon arrive and Neighbors wants to be
Austintown Community Briefs
Pre-kindergarten story time This program is for 4- and 5-year-olds to help develop pre-literacy
Canfield basketball players recognized at rally
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To kick off the boys and girls Canfield basketball seasons,
Wilson leads Seahawks over Packers
The Seattle quarterback found Ed Dickson for a 15-yard touchdown to stay in the playoff picture.
Main library hosts annual Literary Society Fundraiser
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com New York Times best selling author Lisa Gardner spoke at
Hilltop celebrates Spirit Week
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students participated in theme
Betts, Yelich run away with MVP honors
Boston’s Mookie Betts and Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich were runaway winners.
OHSAA FOOTBALL WEEK 13 | Previews of this weekend’s local regional finals
TONIGHT’S GAME CANFIELD CARDINALS VS. KENSTON BOMBERS What: Division III, Region 9 When &
Bitter battle for Florida Senate seat goes to hand recount
Florida’s acrimonious battle for the U.S. Senate headed Thursday to a legally required hand recount after an initial review by ballot-counting machines showed Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson separated by less than 13,000 votes.
Points power-play goals down Penguins
Brayden Point recorded hits first career hat trick after scoring three goals in 1:31.
Main library hosts annual Literary Society Fundraiser
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com New York Times best selling author Lisa Gardner spoke at
ohio Lawmakers pass anti-abortion ‘heartbeat bill’
House also backed ‘stand your ground’ gun legislation Associated Press COLUMBUS Lawmakers in
First-graders practice fire safety in Boardman
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman elementary schools recently received special fire
The Morells to celebrate anniversary
struthers Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morell of Struthers recently marked their 50th wedding anniversary.
UK’s defiant May tells critics it’s her Brexit deal or chaos
Prime Minister Theresa May defied mounting calls to quit or change course Thursday over Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, warning that abandoning her Brexit plan would plunge the country into “deep and grave uncertainty.”
County braces for long, pricey court case in family massacre
Two women who are the mothers of two suspects in the massacre of a family, and the grandmothers of the other two, pleaded not guilty Thursday to misleading investigators of the crime, which went without any arrests for more than two years.
GOP proposal would ban ‘free-speech zones’ on state campuses
The creation of so-called “free speech zones” designated for protests and demonstrations would be prohibited at Ohio’s public college campuses under legislation introduced by two Republican lawmakers, who say it’s aimed at protecting free speech.
mAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A county grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Chad Little, 33, East
Austintown hosts annual Veterans Day Assembly
Austintown High School hosted its annual Veterans Day Assembly Nov. 12 at the schools auditorium.
CLS implements new sideline rules
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Local Schools is being proactive when it comes to
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 16
Today is Friday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2018. There are 45 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Struthers Middle School to donate socks
Struthers Middle School to donate socks Struthers Struthers Middle School will donate 2,300 new
Given-Krokoski engagement is announced
cOLUMBUs Bobbi Jo Given and James Krokoski, both of Columbus, are announcing their engagement.
BARBIE FASHION COMES ALIVE
In time for her 60th birthday, Barbie has a new collaborator bringing her wide-ranging style to life for humans.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Springfield Township trustees, traveling meeting, 3475 E. South Range Road, New
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association will host its monthly meeting Nov. 29 at
Don’t bet on Sen. Sherrod Brown making a bid for president in ’20
Opinion: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown says being president is “not something I’ve dreamed about,” but he’s giving
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 35.940.79 Aqua America, .20
NASCAR’s Big three, Logano will race for Monster title
Joey Logano is the outcast, statistically and socially, of Sunday’s championship field.
Caterer applications
Caterer applications YOUNGSTOWN The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will accept
BIRTHS
births st. elizabeth boardman hospitaL Randalyn Groves and Lucas Blick, Poland, girl, Nov. 14.
Correction
Editorial: Correction Shakyra Diaz, who campaigned in support of state Issue 1, is managing director of Crime
Jackson’s 3-pointer leads Buckeyes over Creighton
C.J. Jackson started slow, but hit two of the most important shots of the game.
There’s hope for white women
Opinion: By Tracey L. ROGERS OtherWords The Democratic “blue wave” may not have made as big of a splash
METRO DIGEST || Shots-for-Tots event Saturday
Shots-for-Tots event LIBERTY Masters Bar and Grill, 1675 Trumbull Ave., will host its fifth
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30 to
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Madama Butterfly,” 8 p.m.: With a veteran cast and directorial
Brighter economy masks ongoing hunger in Valley
Editorial: The ongoing barrage of headlines trumpeting the robust health of a rejuvenated American economy is
All 3 fire stations are open in Warren
All 3 fire stations are open in Warren WARREN The Warren Fire Department is back to having all
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Thursday’s games
Toledo 56, Kent State 34 KENT Bryant Koback ran 17 times for 192 yards and two touchdowns, and
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