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Mental health board, children services seek levy renewals
Mental health board, children services seek levy renewals
Youngstown schools CEO to leave in 2019
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite telling The Vindicator in recent weeks he planned to stay with the district, Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip announced Friday he will not seek a contract renewal in July 2019. Mohip said the decision was a difficult one to make because of how much he likes the city, but through “soul searching,” he decided it was best for him.
Niles teen gets life in prison
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Jacob LaRosa, 19, convicted earlier this year of the beating death of 94-year-old Marie Belcastro of Niles in 2015, will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. LaRosa, handcuffed and wearing orange prison clothing, showed no visible reaction Friday in a packed courtroom as Judge W. Wyatt McKay of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court imposed the sentence for aggravated murder along with consecutive sentences of 11 years for aggravated robbery, 11 years for aggravated burglary and eight years for attempted rape.
Youngstown voters to decide on 3 charter amendments
Youngstown voters to decide on 3 charter amendments
Campbell woman crowned Miss Latino America
By GRAIG GRAZIOSI ggraziosi@vindy.com CAMPBELL When Stephanie Miranda, 24, of Campbell looks at her hand, she is reminded of her victory in Panama City. She slides a diamond ring off her finger – a gift she received for being crowned Miss Latino America, beating 19 women during an international pageant in September – and tilts it to show off a series of 20 markings along the interior of the golden band.
US pastor released from house arrest, flown out of Turkey
US pastor released from house arrest, flown out of Turkey
HURRICANE MICHAEL | Death toll rises as cleanup continues
Official: Searchers find body in hurricane-stricken town
Free turkey giveaway Saturday at Youngstown church
Free turkey giveaway Saturday at Youngstown church
Facebook: Hackers accessed personal data from 29M accounts
Facebook: Hackers accessed personal data from 29M accounts
Marshals arrest man indicted in several sex crimes
Marshals arrest man indicted in several sex crimes
LaRosa gets life in prison without parole for neighbor's killing
LaRosa gets life in prison without parole for neighbor's killing
Cops seize more than 180 painkillers in separate incidents
Cops seize more than 180 painkillers in separate incidents
UPDATE | Many reactions as CEO Mohip says he's leaving
City Schools CEO Mohip done after this school year
More people sought in human trafficking indictment in custody
More people sought in on human trafficking indictment in custody
Fire contained in laundry room at Gypsy Lane apartments
Fire contained in laundry room at Gypsy Lane apartments
Prosecutor seeks legal change after clergy abuse report
Prosecutor pushes for legal change after clergy abuse report
Global business leaders suspend ties with Saudi Arabia
Global business leaders suspend ties with Saudi Arabia
FEMA extended the deadline to accept federal fire grant
Melfi: Decision on fire grant not likely to change
Big plays by Burgess lead Liberty
Migel Burgess ran the ball seven times for 154 yards and five touchdowns.
Poland’s Rapp set for state meet today
Alex Rapp is a senior for the Bulldogs. His sister Alyssa is a member of Mooney’s state-qualifying girls team.
Poland Township residents to vote on school and road levies
Poland Township residents will see levies to benefit schools and roads
Trials and tribulations transform East’s football program
In many ways, the East High football program hardly resembles the program it was just three short years ago.
Chazell’s ‘First Man’ is at once intimate and grand
Shooting for the MOON Chazell’s ‘First Man’ is at once intimate and grand Review ‘First Man’
‘El Royale’ doesn’t live up to its potential
Review ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for strong violence,
YSU band, ensemble in concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A concert by the Youngstown State University Concert Band, Wind Ensemble
Turnovers behind Browns’ defensive turnaround
The Miami Hurricanes invented the turnover chain. The Browns borrowed that idea. They’ve been stealing everything else lately.
Lordstown Energy Center up and running
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Sitting on a 16-acre site, the newly operational Lordstown Energy Center features gigantic gas and steam turbines, generators and other equipment used in the electricity generation process.
Poland Community Briefs
Holy Family Seniors Group to meet The Holy Family Seniors Group will meet on Oct. 15 at Holy
AROUND THE NHL | Thursday’s games
Penguins 4, Golden Knights 2 PITTSBURGH Phil Kessel scored a natural hat trick and the
Springer super for Astros as they look to repeat
Last year’s World Series MVP hit three homers during a sweep of Cleveland in the AL Division Series.
Kanye West delivers surreal Oval Office show
At one point, president seemed to acknowledge oddness of the moment Associated Press WASHINGTON
Defense attorneys in Liberty murder case say officer should not have entered breezeway
Defense attorneys in Liberty murder case say officer should not have entered breezeway
Company appeals denial of application
Company appeals denial of application BOARDMAN Local smartphone repair company Broke Ass Phone
Trump defends weapon sales to Saudis
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump defended continuing huge sales of U.S.
Associated Press: Army expelled 500 immigrant recruits in 1 year
Associated Press Over the course of 12 months, the U.S. Army discharged more than 500 immigrant
What a relief: Dodgers next up for Brewers’ lights-out bullpen
Build an early lead, get five good innings out of the starter and bring in the bullpen.
Beiersdorfer dies
Beiersdorfer dies YOUNGSTOWN Ray Beiersdorfer, a Youngstown State University distinguished
Social Security checks to grow in 2019
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tens of millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees
Freddie Washington of Warren, father of 15 children, will be missed, family says
Freddie Washington of Warren, father of 15 children, will be missed, family says
Ex-assistant prosecutor wants new look at whistleblower status
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Martin Desmond, a former Mahoning County assistant prosecutor, wants his
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
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hurricane Michael Storm leaves lives ‘changed forever’
Associated Press PANAMA CITY, Fla. The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael will continue
YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 12
Today is Friday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2018. There are 80 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Austintown woman reports car stolen
Staff report AUSTINTOWN A woman who said she accidentally left her keys inside her vehicle
ON THE LINKS Thursday’s pro golf results
BRITISH MASTERS Hole-in-one lifts Pepperell into share of first-round lead WALTON HEATH, ENGLAND
Car strikes elderly man in Champion
Staff report CHAMPION Township fire department officials reported a car struck an elderly man
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Thursday’s games Texas Tech 17, TCU 14 FORT WORTH, TEXAS Jett Duffey scored
oddly enough
oddly enough Proposal on Colo. peak leads to altitude issues BOULDER, Colo. A Texas man found
Intersection getting $1.8M in upgrades
By JUSTIN DENNIS jdennis@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners signed off on
Quakerfest to take place Saturday
Quakerfest to take place Saturday SALEM Salem will host its annual Quakerfest from 10 a.m. to 4
A third Wendover Circle resident takes $2,500 settlement from Youngstown for water damage
There are three other Wendover residents who haven’t accepted the city’s offer
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at Eat ‘n
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday:
Boardman Board of Education examines report card’s highs and lows
Boardman Board of Education examined report card’s highs and lows at its meeting.
Man reports rifle stolen
Staff report WARREN A resident of the 1000 block of Stiles Avenue Northwest reported that an
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Marvel Universe Live, 7 p.m.: A slew of superheroes, including
Campbell cops awarded bonuses
City officials now face the dilemma of finding the money for the bonuses.
Poland schools negotiations update
Poland schools issued a release Thursday afternoon stating superintendent David Janofa and the board of education “are working diligently to reach a fair and equitable agreement, which is a priority for the district”
Steelers WR Brown vows to fight lawsuits
Antonio Brown is being sued over an incident at a Florida apartment complex last spring.
Lecture on Poles in the Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Aundrea Cika Heschmeyer of Polish Youngstown will lecture on “The
Trump goes full Trump in yet another rally in Pennsylvania
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons ERIE, Pa. With his second U.S. Supreme Court confirmation in
Small nuke is still a nuke
Opinion: By Olivia Alperstein OtherWords On Sept. 26, the global community celebrated International Day
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 4:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Tour British Masters. 6 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: Rolex
SPORTS digest
WKBN Channel 27 to air Steelers-Bengals game YOUNGSTOWN Local CBS affiliate WKBN Channel 27 will
Valley authorities exhibit teamwork, expertise in response to fouled streams
Editorial: One of the most visible trends of the administration of President Donald J. Trump over the past 20
THURSDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
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Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield High School art fair Enjoy art work by Canfield High School students at this very special
Canfield Lady Cardinals honor soccer seniors
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Family, friends and the Canfield soccer community joined the
Dunham leads Spartans with third place finish on Oct. 6
Boardman’s Mitchel Dunham raced to a third place finish out of 349 competitors to lead Boardman High
Cats in need at Angels for Animals
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Angels for Animals is looking for community members to
Mill Creek Park hosts Japanese gardening class
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted a Kokedama gardening class on
Library receives grant for pilot program offering social service assistance
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) has received a grant of $27,600 from
CLSD hosts Math Night for parents and students
The Canfield Local School District hosted a Math Night for parents and their children at C.H. Campbell Elementary School, during which they were introduced to the Bridges Curriculum on Oct. 4.
Cats in need at Angels for Animals
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Angels for Animals is looking for community members to
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield Local Schools announces boys youth basketball academy The Canfield High School boys
Preschoolers learn about apples at MetroParks Farm
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted an event for
Woodside Community Garden raises money with Oktoberfest
Woodside Community Garden held their first Oktoberfest vendor fair at the Austintown park Oct. 6.
CHS boys soccer recognizes seniors
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters honored the 10
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman High School orchestra to present fall pops concert The Boardman High School classical,
Tag day donations support Boardman music programs
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Boardman High School marching band and orchestra
Tychonievich gives discussion on rock gardening
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Sept. 20, Fellows Riverside Garden hosted a lecture on
Community celebrates end of summer with Sunset at the Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Sept. 22 the MetroParks Farm hosted their annual
Austintown Community Briefs
The influenza epidemic in the Mahoning Valley On Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Austintown library,
Poland library hosts spooky crafting parties
The Poland library hosted two Halloween Paint Party events to kick off October.
Boardman takes third at The U Wanna Come Back Invitational
Junior Mitchel Dunham took second overall out of 250 runners on Sept. 29 at The U Wanna Come Back
Community celebrates end of summer with Sunset at the Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Sept. 22 the MetroParks Farm hosted their annual Sunset
Boardman shows spirit with week-long celebration
Boardman High School hosted its annual spirit week celebration.
Making gourmet apples at the library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com To kick off the fall season the Poland library hosted a
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