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UPDATE | State Report Card shows some Valley schools making progress
Third-graders do work Thursday in Tracy Kaschak’s McKinley Elementary School classroom in the Poland School District. The district earned an overall B grade in the ...
Stories published September 14, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
25 NEO volunteers headed to help Flo victims, more to be sent
About 25 Red Cross volunteers from Northeast Ohio have been dispatched to Macon, Ga., to prepare for Hurricane Florence, which is hammering the Carolina coast this weekend. A second group of volunteers will soon be deployed.
Director details goals for main library renovation in Youngstown
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County took the first steps Thursday to bring the library’s main branch on Wick Avenue into the 21st century.
Wendling indicted again on 14 rape, kidnapping counts, jailed on $1M bond
A Hillsville, Pa., man who was indicted Thursday in the attack on a jogger in Poland was indicted today by a grand jury in Portage County Common Pleas Court on 14 counts of rape and kidnapping involving alleged attacks on a trail at Berlin Lake in Deerfield.
Suspended cop Carter ordered to stay away from woman claiming harassmeent
A Mahoning County Common Pleas magistrate has issued a protection order against a police officer who is on leave and facing pending sex charges.
Flo downgraded to tropical storm as wind, flooding continue
Forecasters say Florence is now a tropical storm but will continue to threaten North and South Carolina with powerful winds and catastrophic freshwater flooding.
Super Typhoon Mangkhut slamming Phillippines
Typhoon Mangkhut slammed into the country’s northeastern coast early Saturday, with witnesses saying the storm’s ferocious wind and blinding rain ripped off tin roof sheets and knocked out power at the start of the onslaught.
National Voter Registration Day event set up Sept. 25 at Youngstown YWCA
National Voter Registration Day event set up Tuesday at Youngstown YWCA
Ex-Sebring water superintendent sentenced to fine, community service
Ex-Sebring water superintendent sentenced to fine, community service
Officers who killed gunman in Cincinnati hailed as heroes
Officers who killed gunman in Cincinnati hailed as heroes
Legislation would help babies afflicted by opioid withdrawal
Legislation would help babies afflicted by opioid withdrawal
TMHA gets $59K fed grant to house homeless veterans
TMHA gets $59K fed grant to house homeless veterans
Jemele Hill who called Trump a white supremacist leaving ESPN
Jemele Hill who called Trump a white supremacist leaving ESPN
Ohio Sen. Portman confident Kavanaugh will be confirmed despite battle
Ohio Sen. Portman confident Kavanaugh will be confirmed despite battle
95-year-old woman challenges Bengals cornerback to dance-off
95-year-old woman challenges Bengals cornerback to dance-off
$1.5M settlement for Muslim workers fired in prayer dispute
$1.5M settlement for Muslim workers fired in prayer dispute
Blitz Live — Valley football that goes where you go; kickoff at 6:30
Blitz Live presented by Flynn's Tire kicks off tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Judge Kontos denies permanent injunction against TJX project
Judge Kontos denies permanent injunction against TJX project
Poland rape suspect faces 14 more charges in Portage County
Poland rape suspect faces 14 more charges in Portage County
Pittsburgh authorities: Empty gas tank foils would-be pharmacy robber
Pittsburgh authorities: Empty gas tank foils would-be pharmacy robber
Ohio killer of 2 pleads not guilty to 2 additional deaths
Ohio killer of 2 pleads not guilty to 2 additional deaths
Ex-Ohio detective sentenced after pleading to tampering charge
Ex-Ohio detective sentenced after pleading to tampering charge
San Francisco statue that some call racist is removed
San Francisco statue that some call racist is removed
Toledo police: Ohio property line dispute erupts in deadly shooting
Toledo police: Ohio property line dispute erupts in deadly shooting
University of Cincinnati settles with ex-volleyball player
University of Cincinnati settles with ex-volleyball player
Mexico 'evaluating' US offer to pay for deporting migrants
Mexico 'evaluating' US offer to pay for deporting migrants
Struthers Elementary students to receive free breakfast and lunch
Struthers Elementary students to receive free breakfast and lunch
UPDATE | Ex-Trump campaign boss Manafort pleads guilty
Ex-Trump campaign boss Manafort pleads guilty
Blue Devils ‘spread’ offensive wealth
McDonald has a new offense, but the same big numbers. Head coach Dan Williams, center, kept Alex Cintron, left, at running back, but moved Josh Celli, right, to quarterback.
Mahoning County S&P raises bond rating to AA level
With an AA bond rating, Mahoning County no longer needs to purchase bond insurance.
Howland, Boardman boys soccer teams play to scoreless draw
Both teams had opportunities to score throughout the game.
Mahoning grand jury indicts Pa. man charged with rapes
Shawn Wendling is indicted in Poland park rapes; Christian Sumpter is indicted in an Austintown girl’s death; and Marc Flora is indicted in the Campbell infant-stabbing.
Warren dog needed emergency surgery for chain embedded in its neck
Animal advocates plan to address Warren council about tethering laws after finding the dog on a 2-foot chain that also served as its collar.
Ed Pallo, known as The Masher, is a Fitch football legend
The Masher is finally getting his due at Austintown Fitch.
Phantoms back at it after short summer break
Next week, the season opens with the USHL Fall Classic at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, Pa.
Flag ceremony brings in Hispanic Heritage Month
Speakers touted representation, diversity and exposure to other cultures as hallmarks of America’s melting-pot culture.
Warren man sentenced to life in prison for rape of another young girl
Jamey L. Sprankle, 46, of Union Street Southwest, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to raping, molesting and photographing a young girl for about six months starting in August 2017.
SPORTS DIGEST || Valley Christian seeks substitute bus driver
Valley Christian School is in need of a substitute bus driver. Those interested can contact Athletic Director Dolph Carroll at 330-788-8088 or dcarroll@valleychristianschools.net.
Former Sebring water superintendent to plead today
James V. Bates, the former Sebring water superintendent charged with failing to notify Sebring water customers about high lead results in routine water testing in 2015, will enter a plea at 3 p.m. today.
Mellencamp to play at Stambaugh Auditorium
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN John Mellencamp will return to Youngstown for a concert Feb. 19 at
‘The Predator’ outstays its welcome on Earth
‘The Predator’ Grade: 1 star (out of 4) Rating: R for strong bloody violence, language
Moms have dark secrets in ‘A Simple Favor’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer What evil lurks behind the mommy vlogger with an “oopsie jar”?
Bridge dedication recognizes JJC students’ service
The Wick Avenue bridge over Interstate 680 is the latest to be adorned with U.S. flags.
Eagle Joint Fire District made changes after payroll falsifications
The Hubbard department now uses the National Fire Incident Reporting system.
Sentencing for teenage Niles killer set for Oct. 12
Judge W. Wyatt McKay has set a 2 p.m. Oct. 12 sentencing hearing for Jacob LaRosa, 19, who killed his elderly neighbor March 3, 2015, in her home on Cherry Street in Niles.
Brown, Ryan help pass act that has funds for Camp Ravenna, YARS
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Cleveland, helped pass the final Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, which includes critical funding for Camp Ravenna and the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna.
UPDATE | State Report Card shows some Valley schools making progress
Third-graders do work Thursday in Tracy Kaschak’s McKinley Elementary School classroom in the Poland School District. The district earned an overall B grade in the latest Ohio Department of Education State Report Card.
Children bloom at sunflower story time
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted its monthly Tales for Tots event
CVMS seventh-graders claim 16-6 victory
The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grade football team opened their 2018 campaign with a
CMHS Minority Alumni Council awards inaugural scholarships
The Cardinal Mooney High School Minority Alumni Council (MAC) has awarded its inaugural scholarships
CMHS Minority Alumni Council awards inaugural scholarships
The Cardinal Mooney High School Minority Alumni Council (MAC) has awarded its inaugural scholarships
Community celebrates National Night Out in Austintown Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Aug. 7, Austintown Park hosted its sixth annual National
Parade winners receive prizes
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The winners of the Austintown Fourth of July parade float
Austintown library closed for two weeks for renovations
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown branch of the Public Library of Youngstown
Boardman Sports Briefs
BCB hosts annual meeting on Sept. 24 Boardman Community Baseball will host its annual meeting on
Rotary hosts Oktoberfestival
The Rotary Club of Boardman invites the public to the 42nd annual Oktoberfestival on Sept. 30 from 9
Kate Rafeedie, Matt Franklin set wedding date
boardman Jim and Ellie Rafeedie of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kate
Boardman library hosts first ever Shining Star talent show
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted its first ever Be a Shining
Trolley ride gives information on Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park put on a Fun Facts Trolley Tour on Aug. 22.
CMHS Minority Alumni Council awards inaugural scholarships
The Cardinal Mooney High School Minority Alumni Council (MAC) has awarded its inaugural scholarships
Carbless Craze Cafe cuts ribbon in Boardman
Carbless Craze Cafe, a new businesses on Market Street in Boardman, had its official ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 7.
Boardman Community Briefs
Free screenings identify men at risk for cancer Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley will fund
Brookdale resident celebrates 100 years
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Brookdale Senior Living resident Elizabeth “Betty” Leo
Fall rite set for Catherine Carney, Matthew English
POLAND Michael and Susan Carney of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Dunham named among fastest Spartan runners after Sept. 8 finish
Boardman junior Mitchel Dunham became the 17th fastest Spartan cross country runner in Boardman High
Austintown Community Briefs
Community trunk sale takes place on Sept. 15 The Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus
Play and learning combine at the library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a play time event for children
Austintown marching band hosts 47th band night
The Austintown Fitch High School marching band hosted its 47th annual band night on Aug. 27.
Poland Community Briefs
Local seniors group to share fun and fellowship on Sept. 17 The Holy Family Seniors Group will
Embroiderer’s Guild brings Christmas to August
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Aug. 21, the Embroiderer’s Guild of Youngstown hosted
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf defeats Boardman The Canfield Lady Cardinals golf team defeated Howland at Avalon South
Maria Kelley, Shane Yesovich to marry Sept. 22
AUSTINTOWN Rita and Howard Kelley of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Children bloom at sunflower story time
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted its monthly Tales for Tots event
CMHS Minority Alumni Council awards inaugural scholarships
The Cardinal Mooney High School Minority Alumni Council (MAC) has awarded its inaugural scholarships
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled The next meeting of the Monday Night Writers will be Sept.
Poland preschool starts school year
Poland Union Elementary’s preschool program started their year on Sept. 4.
Davidsons mark 50th jubilee at family dinner
AUSTINTOWN The Village Pump in Canfield was the setting for a family dinner July 13 in honor of
Sissified baseball a turnoff
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons After a recent Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates matchup, a
Having adults in White House supposed to be normal practice
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons We have been informed, twice now, that there are alleged
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 41.77-0.25 Aqua America, 2.34
‘It looked like Armageddon:’ Gas explosions destroy homes
A series of gas explosions one official described as “Armageddon” left at least 10 people injured and ignited fires in at least 39 homes in three communities north of Boston on Thursday, forcing entire neighborhoods to evacuate as crews scrambled to fight the flames and turn off gas and electric lines to prevent further damage.
Officials: Storm threat is now reality
Hurricane Florence begins days of rain, wind Associated Press WILMINGTON, N.C. The big slosh
State report cards deserve more than passing glance
Editorial: At first glance, this year’s batch of state-sponsored report cards on academic achievement in all
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Thursday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 4, Blue Jays 3 BOSTON
THURSDAY’s COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES
Boston College 41, Wake Forest 34 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Anthony Brown threw two of his career-
Group plans anti-injection-well rally
Citizens Against Injection Wells will have an anti-injection well rally Sunday at the Katie’s Korner Homemade Ice Cream shop, 2591 N. Main St., from 1 to 6 p.m. to show opposition to a proposed injection well in Hubbard Township.
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS Monday Night Writers will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Small Meeting Room at the
Facing drug charges
Facing drug charges YOUNGSTOWN Reports said police found suspected cocaine, heroin, fentanyl,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Mission Night Market, 6-11 p.m.: Another in the series of monthly
Brees: Mayfield ‘can be a lot better than me’
Drew Brees sees a lot of himself in Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Warren men charged after police find weapons, suspected drugs
Warren men charged after police find weapons, suspected drugs
CLS annual tailgate brings community together
The Canfield Local School District hosted its fifth annual Canfield Community Tailgate prior to the Canfield Cardinals versus Chardon varsity football game on Sept. 7.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Township trustees, 9 a.m., special meeting to discuss the purchase of a
Congress passes spending deal, bids to avert gov’t shutdown
Moving to head off a government shutdown that neither party wants, Congress has overwhelmingly approved a compromise spending bill and pledged agreement on a short-term bill to fund the government through early December.
Raising Cane’s builds
Raising Cane’s builds BOARDMAN Raising Cane’s, a Louisiana-based fast-food restaurant
NASCAR playoffs received timely late jolt
A snoozer of a NASCAR season got a huge jolt of energy right before the playoffs with back-to-back wins by Brad Keselowski.
Pope OKs probe into US bishop as he meets with US delegation
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a U.S. bishop Thursday and authorized an investigation into allegations he sexually harassed adults, adding awkward drama to an audience with U.S. church leaders over the abuse and cover-up scandal roiling the Catholic Church.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Youngstown State University will host the following events as part of its Hispanic Heritage Month
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., clothing giveaway, 11
China says Washington asks to resume talks on tariff fight
Washington has invited Beijing to hold new talks on their escalating tariff dispute, the Chinese foreign ministry said Thursday, ahead of a decision by President Donald Trump on whether to raise duties on $200 billion of Chinese imports.
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury also indicted these people on these charges: Jason McCalpin, 38, New
Torres, Ciganda tied in LPGA’s last major of ’18
Maria Torres and Carlota Ciganda both shot 6-under Thursday.
METRO DIGEST || ‘Brainfood’ guests
Facing additional charges WARREN Martin D. Halstead, 26, of South Park Drive, Brookfield, who
Street preacher gets 27 years in ’Basement of Horrors’ case
A self-proclaimed street preacher who had a role in kidnapping, torturing and enslaving mentally disabled adults chained up in a filthy basement has been sentenced to 27 years in prison.
As waters in Hawaii rise from Olivia, typhoon nears Philippines
Hurricane Florence might be the big newsmaker in weather stories lately, but Mother Nature hasn’t short-changed other areas outside the storm’s path.
Trump turns back to Maria, falsely says Dems inflated toll
Associated Press WASHINGTON As Hurricane Florence bore down on the U.S. on Thursday, President
Haskins takes control after two-year wait
Dwayne Haskins Jr. is 42 of 56 for 546 yards with nine touchdowns and one interception.
NHL TRAINING CAMP News & notes
San Jose Sharks deal for Erik Karlsson SAN JOSE, Calif. The San Jose Sharks have acquired two-
Golf outing planned
Golf outing planned GIRARD The 12th annual Paul Shelby Memorial Golf Outing will take place at
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 14
Today is Friday, Sept. 14, the 257th day of 2018. There are 108 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Left behind: Thieves raid Va. store of right-foot shoes ROANOKE, Va. Try walking
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