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LOOK FAMILIAR? Call police at 330-742-8911 and ruin his day
Youngstown police looking for Dollar Store robbery suspects
Poland residents get reprieve from noisy Aqua Ohio project
The site of Aqua Ohio’s $11 million water-treatment upgrade is visible through Holly Fender’s kitchen window. Louder-than-normal construction noise has reverberated through the Poland neighborhood ...
V24: Urban’s new album, tour has female presence
On Keith Urban’s newest record, “Graffiti U,” female collaborators are featured on many of the tracks both as songwriters and duet partners.
Stories published October 18, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Lottery's billion-dollar prize has everyone dreaming a little dream
Nearly a billion dollars is on the line for whoever can actually win the Mega Millions.
Renowned thriller novelist shares formula for writing best-sellers
“Sometimes ignorance is bliss,” No. 1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist Lisa Gardner said with a laugh before her appearance as guest speaker Thursday at The Literary Society of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County’s top annual fundraiser.
15 teachers in 4-county area get Wean mini-grants
The Turning Foundation, in partnership with The Raymond John Wean Foundation, has awarded 15 Innovative Teacher Mini-Grants to instructors in Ashtabula, Columbiana, Trumbull and Mahoning counties.
Boardman Park seeking levy increase for first time
Boardman Park has operated on the same 1-mill tax rate for 70 years and is the only park in Ohio to maintain millage of that level for so long, a park official says — noting that the staff and board have been “prudent stewards” of these funds.
Ryan calls energy incubator lab opening in Warren ‘thrilling’
Ryan calls energy incubator lab opening in Warren ‘thrilling’
Complaint says juvenile identified Procopio as shooter of New Castle child
Complaint says juvenile identified Procopio as shooter of New Castle child
Former teacher indicted on charge of soliciting minors for sex
Former teacher indicted on charge of soliciting minors for sex
Vindy Poll - Do you buy Halloween costumes for your pets?
Do you buy Halloween costumes for your pets?
Blitz Live Poll Week 8 | Vote on the best players, games
Seven weeks of high school football action have closed, and top teams and players keep shining. Here's an offering of top games and players for you to vote on.
Houston seeks $2B more for Hurricane Harvey housing recovery
Houston seeks $2B more for Hurricane Harvey housing recovery
Father of “Black Widow Killer” convicted for role in Pa. murder
Father of “Black Widow Killer” convicted for role in Pa. murder
Ex-FBI agent gets 4 years in prison for leaking documents
Ex-FBI agent gets 4 years in prison for leaking documents
Federal prosecutors open clergy abuse probe in Pennsylvania
Federal prosecutors open clergy abuse probe in Pennsylvania
Man who hypnotized Ohio women for pleasure to pay over $2.3M
Man who hypnotized Ohio women for pleasure to pay over $2.3M
Man arraigned in Niles murder and felonious assault
Man arraigned in Niles murder and felonious assault
Officials: Hurricane Michael killed at least 20 in Florida
Officials: Hurricane Michael killed at least 20 in Florida
New Castle cops seeking another suspect in triple homicide
New Castle cops seeking another suspect in triple homicide
Pompeo: US response in Khashoggi case will await Saudi probe
Pompeo: US response in Khashoggi case will await Saudi probe
Grand jury clears Ohio officers in 2 separate, deadly shootings
Grand jury clears Ohio officers in 2 separate, deadly shootings
District 6 natural resource meeting Friday in downtown Youngstown
District 6 natural resource meeting Friday in downtown Youngstown
Facebook dismissed from suit involving fatal shooting video
Facebook dismissed from suit involving fatal shooting video
Public invited to bonfire tonight to support Golden Bears
Public invited tonight for bonfire to support Golden Bears
Neighborhood Harvest on Sunday
ICU Blockwatch and St. Dominic Church will host a Neighborhood Harvest from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Baby born after Michael starts life in Walmart parking lot
Baby born after Michael starts life in Walmart parking lot
DeWine's wife touts candidate's respect for women
DeWine's wife in town to tout candidate's respect for women
Putin: Russia would only use its nuclear arms in retaliation
Putin: Russia would only use its nuclear arms in retaliation
LOOK FAMILIAR? Call police at 330-742-8911 and ruin his day
Youngstown police looking for Dollar Store robbery suspects
Ohio man tied to gun that killed 2 police officers facing 5 years
Ohio man tied to gun that killed 2 police officers facing 5 years
US House candidates spar over health care in debate
US House candidates spar over health care in debate
New Castle cops arrest 19-year-old in triple killing
New Castle police have arrested 19-year-old Steven Procopio of New Wilmington in Tuesday’s triple homicide.
Poland residents get reprieve from noisy Aqua Ohio project
The site of Aqua Ohio’s $11 million water-treatment upgrade is visible through Holly Fender’s kitchen window. Louder-than-normal construction noise has reverberated through the Poland neighborhood the past two weeks.
Ursuline’s Tsudis, Hoang pooled talents for tourney
Vy Hoang and Lexi Tsudis were singles players on the Ursuline girls tennis team prior to the season.
Pa. man arrested in triple homicide
The family of slain 10-year-old Amariah Emery remembers her as ‘an inspiration to stay positive.’
Prosecutor urges Energy Wise customers to contact AG’s office
“We will make every effort to make people whole again,” Gains said.
Canfield duo, singles player state-bound
Seniors Cece Economus and Sydney Cianciola will compete as a doubles team while sophomore Anna Kan will compete in singles.
Ebony Lifeline Sports Hall of Fame to induct 16 in Class of 2018
The 22nd Ebony Lifeline Sports Hall of Fame banquet is set for Friday.
$31 million Shepherd of the Valley facility to open 2020
About 200 jobs will be created by the retirement facility.
Youngstown council extends the time downtown hotel owners have to repay a loan
The company received a $2,050,000 no-interest loan from the city in December 2016
SPORTS DIGEST || Bohannon, YSU hoops ranked 9th in HL poll
Youngstown State sophomore Naz Bohannon was voted the Preseason All-Horizon League Second-Team, and the YSU men’s basketball was predicted to finish ninth after a vote of the league’s head coaches, athletics communications directors and selected media.
Port authority continues to look for commercial airline opportunities
WRPA director will attend airline industry conference
WEDNESDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS DIVISION I At Alliance High School North Canton Hoover 25-20-25-25,
Urban’s new album, tour has female presence
On Keith Urban’s newest record, “Graffiti U,” female collaborators are featured on many of the tracks both as songwriters and duet partners.
New lighting at Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse has added lights to its parking lot and also installed decorative lights that bath the building facade in color.
Library renovation is in its beginning phases
The library is seeking the community’s input on what people would like to see included in the building “to help make the main library as attractive and responsive to the community as possible.”
Hopewell Theatre enters ‘The Twilight Zone’
IF YOU GO What: “The Twilight Zone” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and Oct. 26 and 27; and 2
Warren neighbors help cops arrest attempted burglar
An officer spotted the suspect, later identified as Jermaine L. Mobley, 46, of Fifth Avenue in Youngstown and arrested him after a short foot chase.
Poland village business owners discuss crime and clutter
Councilwoman Leah Wilson suggested increasing police presence “until we discourage whatever is happening.”
Sen. Sherrod Brown is being challenged in his re-election by Rep. Jim Renacci
Brown says he’s done much for the Valley while Renacci says the incumbent has done nothing
BUSINESS DIGEST || Mixer, wine event
The Boardman Civic Association will host its Business Mixer and Wine Tasting event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Magic Tree Pub & Eatery on South Avenue.
Niles recovery plan approved for fiscal commission review
The Financial Planning and Supervision Commission meets meets Oct. 31 to review the recovery plan.
Commissioners hire transit administrator, want to meet with new his new bosses
Commissioner Frank Fuda said he was voting yes to hire Salamone because Salamone has the needed qualifications.
Stink Bugs driving you crazy?
Stink Bugs driving you crazy? Learn five ways to rid your home of these smelly stink bugs, as the
Society to host tours Oct. 27
Society to host tours Oct. 27 YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host
Woman accused of falsifying complaint
Woman accused of falsifying complaint AUSTINTOWN A South Roanoke Avenue woman was jailed early
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $900M
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa The Mega Millions jackpot is now up to $900 million. Lottery
U.S. SENATE Candidates Two candidates are running for a six-year term in the U.S. Senate. An * denotes incumbent.
SHERROD BROWN* (D) Age: 65. Hometown: Cleveland. Employment: U.S. senator. Education: A
Raptors down Cavs in season opener
Kevin Love scored 21 points to lead the Cavaliers in the post-LeBron era.
istanbul police search home in case of missing journalist
Associated Press ISTANBUL Turkish crime-scene investigators searched the home of the Saudi
AROUND THE NFL News & notes
NFL MEETINGS Goodell: No discussions on officiating concerns NEW YORK NFL officiating was
Fire victim identified
Fire victim identified YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Coroner’s Office has identified Robert Harley,
Wednesday’s NHL GAMES
Capitals 4, Rangers 3, OT WASHINGTON Alex Ovechkin scored two power-play goals and Matt Niskanen
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS DANCERS “Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker,” open auditions for performers age
“Superstore” (8 p.m., NBC): Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman) get combative
“Superstore” (8 p.m., NBC): Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman) get combative to keep
Stage Left presents ‘39 Steps’
Stage Left presents ‘39 Steps’ Stage Left Players of Lisbon will present “The 39 Steps” for six
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Fall is the time for a variety of mushrooms
By ERIKA LYON OSU Extension Educator, Jefferson and Harrison counties Late summer through fall
Tales for Tots
Tales for Tots When: Friday, 10 to 11 a.m. What: Tales for Tots: Pumpkins! Ages: 2- to 3-year-
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy board, 6 p.m., governing board, 3403 Southern Blvd.,
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
2 lawsuits in Ohio follow Supreme Court ruling on union fees
Months after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled government workers can’t be required to contribute to labor unions representing them, a group that helped successfully argue that case has filed two related federal lawsuits on behalf of some government employees in Ohio.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Halloween (2018) (R) An escaped masked killer stalks a baby sitter (Jamie Lee
What should you plant in fall?
What should you plant in fall? Fall can be a less stressful time (at least for the trees and
Adding fall color to your garden
Q. What is a plant I can add to get more fall color in my garden? Jerry from Greenford A.
Unsparing look at Vietnam War’s political and military mendacities
Opinion: WASHINGTON Early in his Marine Corps career, which he concluded as a four-star general, Walt
Be brave enough to fail
Opinion: By Norah Vawter OtherWords As the 2018 midterms approach, we’re living in a moment when
Race for commissioner in Mahoning Cty. a paradox
Editorial: By any objective measure, Mahoning County Commissioner Carol Rimedio-Righetti has done a commendable
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 36.700.51 Aqua America, .20 37.13
MLB: Nothing to see with Astros’ dugout monitoring
Major League Baseball concluded the Houston Astros were not trying to steal signs.
Indictment: Man charged with Niles murder also had a gun
The charges say Anderson killed Michael L. Tsarnas, 41, of Reed Avenue in Campbell and wounded Melissa R. Stroud, 19, Saturday at the apartment Anderson and Stroud formerly shared on Warren Avenue in Niles.
Kershaw carries Dodgers over Brewers
Clayton Kershaw bounced back from one of his worst postseason starts with one of his best.
Wednesday’s other NBA GAMES
Pacers 111, Grizzlies 83 INDIANAPOLIS Bojan Bogdanovic scored 19 points and Victor Oladipo added
Balance risks, benefits of drug for osteoporosis
Do you take your bones for granted? Most of us do, unless we break one. If that happens, we often
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Rosendo and Danielle Gutierrez, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 16.
Comedy show with Bob Golub
Staff report SHARON, PA. Bob Golub will headline a comedy show at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Apollo
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Toddler shreds more than $1,000 in cash HOLLADAY, Utah A toddler in Utah was a
Today is Thursday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2018. There are 74 days left in the year.
Today is Thursday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2018. There are 74 days left in the year. Associated
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