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Vindy.com for October 17, 2018
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Stories published October 17, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Advice for customers of shuttered home improvement business
Anyone impacted by the shuttering of Energy Wise Home Improvements, a local contracting firm that surprised customers by going out of business, should contact the Ohio Attorney General’s consumer protection division.
New SOV retirement community big win for Liberty, officials say
Members of the township community and Trumbull County officials braved the chilly winds to celebrate the ground-breaking of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services Liberty campus at 1501 Tibbetts-Wick Road.
‘Horseface’: Does it matter that Trump ridicules women?
Suffice it to say that “Horseface” and porn actress Stormy Daniels aren’t what Republicans want to talk about three weeks from the midterm elections – or ever. A record number of women are running, most of them Democrats, in the first balloting of the #MeToo era.
Police officer lectures black 11-year-old carrying BB gun
A police officer in Columbus, Ohio, instructed an 11-year-old caught Saturday with a BB gun to remember one name: Tyre King.
New Castle police continue search for suspect in triple killing
City police worked “around the clock” today to identify the suspect in a triple homicide, but had yet to make any arrests as of tonight.
Youngstown council extends time for downtown hotel owner to repay loan
Youngstown council extends time for downtown hotel owner to repay loan
Jubilant customers light up as pot sales begin in Canada
Jubilant customers light up as pot sales begin in Canada
Eastbound lanes of Himrod Expressway shuttered by crash
Eastbound lanes of Himrod Expressway shuttered by crash
Police say teenager baked grandfather's ashes into cookies
Police say teenager baked grandfather's ashes into cookies
Cleveland-area man pleads no contest in killing of future mother-in-law
Cleveland-area man pleads no contest in killing of future mother-in-law
Melania Trump visits babies, moms affected by opioid crisis
Melania Trump visits babies, moms affected by opioid crisis
Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board opposes State Issue 1
Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board opposes State Issue 1
Migrants moving again in Guatemala, Trump targets Democrats
Migrants moving again in Guatemala, Trump targets Democrats
US probes Ford pickup tailgates opening unexpectedly
US probes Ford pickup tailgates opening unexpectedly
2 lawsuits in Ohio follow Supreme Court ruling on union fees
2 lawsuits in Ohio follow Supreme Court ruling on union fees
Only black GOP woman in Congress running in Trump-wary Utah
Only black GOP woman in Congress running in Trump-wary Utah
Puppeteer who played Big Bird on 'Sesame Street' retiring
Puppeteer who played Big Bird on 'Sesame Street' retiring
Social media fuels false rumor of jaguar escaping from Akron Zoo
Social media fuels false rumor of jaguar escaping from Akron Zoo
Ohio man accused of arson, fraud found competent for trial
Ohio man accused of arson, fraud found competent for trial
More human remains found near another Ohio interstate exit
More human remains found near another Ohio interstate exit
Commissioners hire transit administrator, want to meet with new his new bosses
Commissioners hire transit administrator, want to meet with new his new bosses
UPDATE | News conference Thursday in New Castle cold case
Convicted killer faces new charges in New Castle cold case
Don L. Hanni III, a former Youngstown school board member, died Tuesday
Don L. Hanni III, a former Youngstown school board member, died Tuesday
Construction company owner claims nonpayment for job
Construction company owner claims nonpayment for job
Library sets public input sessions to discuss Main Library renovation
Library sets public input sessions to discuss Main Library renovation
Beaver Township Ruritan Club will host its Moments to Remember tonight
Beaver Township Ruritan Club will host its Moments to Remember tonight
Man arrested for menacing had gun and ammo in car, police say
Man arrested for menacing had gun and ammo in car, police say
Neighbors team up to help cops arrest attempted burglar in Warren
Neighbors team up to help cops arrest attempted burglar in Warren
Poland village business owners discuss crime and clutter
Poland village business owners discuss crime and clutter
“I got played.” A Vision Property client’s story
“I honestly felt like I was by myself, I thought there was nothing I could do, that I was going to be another case in Youngstown that just gets thrown to the gutter.”, Justine Nieves said.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Poland teachers authorize 10-day strike notice
The Poland Education Association voted unanimously to authorize the bargaining team to issue a 10-day notice of intent to strike when it deems necessary
Big weekend to shake up ratings
Top showdowns will take a toll on Mahoning Valley’s playoff hopefuls
$2.25M private investment fund created for startup companies
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announced the creation of a $2.25 million private investment fund from venture capitalists to provide money to startup companies in the Midwest, including the Mahoning Valley.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU’s Scherr is 8th at Titans tournament
Youngstown State sophomore Kevin Scherr finished tied for eighth place to earn his second straight top-10 finish and lead the men’s golf team at the Titans Motown Collegiate hosted by Detroit Mercy at Prestwick Village Golf Club on Tuesday.
Local home improvement company leaves customers “high and dry,” BBB says
About two dozen customers have called the BBB about the abrupt closure of Energy Wise Home Improvements.
Pastatively wonderful - October is National Pasta Month
Every October, Americans celebrate one of the tastiest months of the year – National Pasta Month.
Halloween horror is an art at Universal park
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. “Scare-actor” Laura Law once frightened a
Rembrandt masterpiece to get a public restoration
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press AMSTERDAM Rembrandt van Rijn’s Golden Age masterpiece “The
Trumbull commissioners expected to hire transit administrator today
The Trumbull County commissioners are expected to hire Medina County Transit Director Michael Salamone today to serve as administrator of Trumbull Transit, the county’s public transportation system.
Warren council discusses what to do when golf course operator opts out
The current operator of the city-owned Old Avalon Golf Course on East Market Street in Howland told city officials he does not plan to continue operating it next year.
4 judges vie for two empty Ohio Supreme Court Justice seats
Judge Craig Baldwin, Judge Michael Donnelly, Judge Melody Stewart and Justice Mary DeGenaro are seeking seats on the state’s highest court.
Be careful how you impact each other's lives, ex-pro wrestler tells Choffin students
Former WWE and WCW wrestling champion Marc Mero visited Choffin Career and Technical Center Tuesday morning as part of his “Make It Stop!” tour.
Holmes and O’Brien merit re-election to Ohio House
Editorial: The Mahoning Valley has long been blessed with a strong, cohesive and hard-working set of
PREP ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other high school games
RESULTS FOOTBALL Mineral Ridge coach will not return MINERAL RIDGE Steve Wyllie, Mineral
No one should be poor in US
Opinion: By Josh Hoxie OtherWords The federal minimum wage hasn’t gone up in nearly 10 years. Yet with a
PENGUINS FOOTBALL More news & notes
SPECIAL TEAMS ON NOTICE Youngstown State’s football team is not doing so hot in the foot
Family Dollar robbed
Three armed people with their faces covered by masks entered the Family Dollar Store at Market Street and Chicago Avenue at about 9 p.m. Tuesday and demanded money.
NBA ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s game
Celtics 105, 76ers 87 BOSTON Jayson Tatum had 23 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Nevada pimp, star of HBO series found dead PAHRUMP, Nev. Dennis Hof, a pimp who
Concert benefits groups
Concert benefits groups YOUNGSTOWN The annual Y Live concert, which featured Florida Georgia
Third-quarter growth for UCFC
Third-quarter growth for UCFC YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp., parent company of
Trump tells AP he’s not to blame if Republicans lose House
Associated Press WASHINGTON Facing the prospect of an electoral defeat that could imperil his
‘Edgy’ haunted house suspends actors for mock rapes
Associated Press AKRON Complaints from visitors about being pushed onto a mattress where actors
It’s not the slur, it’s the stupidity
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel For somebody like me, the Major League Baseball playoffs serve as a
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Tiffany Heiderich and Charles Purbaugh, Struthers, boy,
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Ohio man: Rescued cow is a regular passenger DAYTON An Ohio man driving home
Austintown woman claimed she stabbed boyfriend in defense
Stephanie M. Fox, 33, of Austintown, is in the Mahoning County jail, accused of stabbing her boyfriend during an argument Monday
Estimated 129 guns found in home of police-ambush suspect
Associated Press Authorities found approximately 130 guns inside the South Carolina home of a man
Mega Millions jackpot 3rd largest
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa The Mega Millions prize was already giant, but now it’s even
Essentials of social media series will begin
We get a lot of email from people in the community with questions about social media. “How do I
STUDENT LOANS Judge orders for-profit fraud protection be enforced
Associated Press WASHINGTON Students defrauded by for-profit colleges scored an important
Revamped secondary still work in progress
Rookie safety Edmunds is slowly gaining trust of Tomlin, Bradley
Canada opens door to legal marijuana
Associated Press TORONTO Tom Clarke has been dealing marijuana illegally in Canada for 30 years.
September housing sales mixed in the Valley
September housing sales were up in Mahoning, flat in Columbiana and down in Trumbull.
Hurricane is blamed for 16 deaths in Florida alone
Associated Press PANAMA CITY, Fla. Hurricane Michael killed at least 16 people in Florida, most
Official: Police find evidence of slaying
Associated Press ISTANBUL Police searching the Saudi Consulate found evidence that Saudi writer
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2018. There are 75 days left in the year.
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2018. There are 75 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Warren’s DNA claim inflames some Native Americans
Warren’s DNA claim inflames some Native Americans OKLAHOMA CITY The DNA test that Sen.
Food sales and dinners through Oct.24
THURSDAY Christ Our Savior Parish at Holy Trinity Church, 250 N. Bridge St., Struthers, will sell
The top paid iPhone apps on the App Store for the most recent one-week sales period:
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