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Milky substance in MetroParks stream dumped from industrial complex
The milky white substance leaked Friday into the Bear’s Den Run stream in the Mill Creek Metroparks was sodium hydroxide, according to city fire officials.
Sammarone, Bozanich attorneys have first meeting with prosecutors today
The first meeting between a prosecutor and attorneys for ex-Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone and former city Finance Director David Bozanich lasted more than two hours.
Nearly 700 painkillers, cash, weapon found in Y'town traffic stop
Police on Thursday found 668 painkiller pills, crack cocaine, $754 cash, a gun and made two arrests.
Father-son share personal story at 4th Opioid Summit
Vic and Victor Daprile understand how an individual’s addiction affects the family because they have lived it.
OVI checkpoint on Market Street at Hilton Avenue in Youngstown
OVI checkpoint on Market Street at Hilton Avenue in Youngstown
Family seeks cards for mom's birthday celebration
Mrs. Green is a lifetime resident of East Palestine.
GOP agrees to FBI probe of Kavanaugh, delaying Senate vote
GOP agrees to FBI probe of Kavanaugh, delaying Senate vote
Officials ID strange, milky substance flowing down Bear's Den Run Friday
The milky white substance leaked Friday into Bear’s Den Run in the Mill Creek Metroparks was sodium hydroxide, according to city fire officials.
Award-winning ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ musical spreads its wings
The stage musical “Dear Evan Hansen” is about a lonely young man desperate to be liked. Mission accomplished, we’d say.
Facebook says 50M user accounts affected by security breach
Facebook says 50M user accounts affected by security breach
MetroParks probing milky white substance found in creek
MetroParks probing milky white substance found in creek
House committee to release Russia probe transcripts
House committee to release Russia probe transcripts
Y'town PD arrests pair after discovering drugs, cash, gun
Y'town PD arrests pair after discovering drugs, cash, gun
KAVANAUGH HEARING | Judiciary Committee sends Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination to full Senate
Judiciary Committee sends Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination to full Senate
Government may gain new power to track, shoot down drones
An aviation bill Congress is rushing to approve contains a little-noticed section that would give authorities the power to track, intercept and destroy drones they consider a security threat, without needing a judge’s approval.
KAVANAUGH HEARING | Kavanaugh faces crucial vote, White House eyes GOP senators
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faced a crucial vote Friday as a Senate panel decides whether to move his nomination on to the full Senate a day after he adamantly denied sexually assaulting Christine Blasey Ford, who insisted she's "100 percent" certain he did.
Everybody on plane survives crash landing in Pacific lagoon
All 47 passengers and crew survived a plane’s crash landing in a Pacific lagoon Friday morning, wading through waist-deep water to the emergency exits and escaping on local boats that came to the rescue in the Micronesia archipelago.
Powerful quakes rock Sulawesi in Indonesia, destroying homes
Powerful earthquakes jolted the Indonesian island of Sulawesi today, destroying houses and killing at least one person. An official said widespread damage was expected and urged people to stay outdoors because of the danger of strong aftershocks.
Accuser denounces pope’s silence over abuse cover-up claims
The former Vatican ambassador who accused three popes and their advisers of covering up for a disgraced American ex-cardinal has challenged the Vatican to say what it knows about the scandal and accused Pope Francis of mounting a campaign of “subtle slander” against him.
Valley voices weigh in on testimonies
Ryan and Brown praised Ford, while Portman supports Kavanaugh. Some oOther community leaders call for Kavanaugh's removal from any bench.
Poland’s defense is doggone good
Poland linebacker Steve Bannon sacks Marlington quarterback C.J. Greiner as Bulldog teammate Blake Wilson (2) watches during their Week 1 contest Aug. 24 at Marlington.
Federal agents raid Canfield home
Federal prosecutors say Paul A. Groves and Eric L. Grimes allegedly conspired with black market gun runners to funnel military-grade weapons to illegal buyers from Mexico.
Washington Examiner event highlights area’s role as advanced manufacturing hub
The world is beginning to take notice of Youngstown and Northeast Ohio’s leading role in advanced manufacturing.
Phantoms’ late rally comes up short
Youngstown falls to Tri-City 5-4 in the USHL opener Thursday night.
Commission backs Mohip with $6,000 bonus
Youngstown’s Academic Distress Commission approved a $6,000 bonus for CEO Krish Mohip just weeks after the district received an overall F grade
Teamwork pays off for Hubbard against S. Range
Hubbard mates Derrick Cobbin and A.J. Trobek teamed up to lead the Eagles.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE | Thursday’s other results
BOYS GOLF Locals qualify for districts Several local golfers advanced to districts while
Animal Charity cleans up dogs abandoned in car
Neighbors who called police said a woman who lived in the home moved out this week but left the dogs behind in the car.
Kent State open-carry walk
The Kent State University campus will be the site of an open carry walk, organized by an outside group from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday
Active shooting drill at St. Pat's helped first responders train
Police, fire and hospital workers practiced responding to a mass shooting Thursday.
Fiery Kavanaugh denies quiet accuser in Senate showdown
Christine Blasey Ford, left, and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testify to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday.
Olsen stars in new Facebook series
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK Elizabeth Olsen is not a user of social media,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Oktoberfest, 6 to 11 p.m.: Rhine Haus Bier Hall, 40 N Phelps St.,
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 28
Today is Friday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2018. There are 94 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Two Wendover Circle residents take $2,500 settlements from Youngstown for water damage
There are four other Wendover homeowners who haven’t settled
Race for Ohio governor turning out to be a bare knuckles battle
Opinion: You wouldn’t think a debate between Democrat Rich Cordray and Republican Mike DeWine would be
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet from 10 a.m. to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 40.500.00 Aqua America, 2.34
Steelers CB Burns admits confidence shaken
The swagger is gone, lost amid a barrage of blown coverages and missed opportunities.
Lots of pressure in Ryder Cup
Flags were raised, anthems were played and the partisan cheers began late Thursday afternoon.
Tears and raw fury: Kavanaugh hearing makes for riveting TV
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK The nation’s political divide and the burgeoning
Manufacturing award
Manufacturing award YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and MAGNET will again
Society to sponsor Oktoberfest in Warren
Society to sponsor Oktoberfest in Warren WARREN The Trumbull County Historical Society will
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man says Betty Crocker spoons made him sick WATERVILLE, Maine A Maine man is
Bill Murray defends Hoffman over allegations
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK Appearing on the same stage where months earlier
Let your voice be heard on community improvement
Editorial: Many varied ingredients must go into the making of a tantalizingly vibrant community. Most would
Jobs still going off shore
Opinion: By George Faraday OtherWords On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to stop U.S.
Birth
Birth St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Sharon A. Skaggs and Shawn B. Jameson, Youngstown, girl,
US economy grew at robust 4.2 percent rate in Q2
The U.S. economy grew at a robust annual rate of 4.2 percent in the second quarter, the best performance in nearly four years, though economists believe growth has slowed in the current quarter partly because of a drag from trade.
METRO DIGEST || Poland man sentenced for ethnic intimidation
Poland man sentenced for ethnic intimidation POLAND A Poland man, Scott Volovar, charged with
Taylor returns to practice as backup
Tyrod Taylor’s first days as a backup for the Browns have been difficult.
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday. Addresses are from Youngstown unless
Plea in assault case
Plea in assault case WARREN Jade N. Scofield, 27, of West Market Street, pleaded not guilty by
White House postpones meeting between Trump, Rosenstein
A highly anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was postponed until next week to avoid conflicting with a dramatic Senate hearing involving Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the White House said Thursday.
Land bank turns abandoned property into bus stop
The land bank’s executive director wants to find more ways to make use of vacant lots post-demolition.
Warm waters boosted 2017’s major hurricane tally, study says
The Atlantic’s warmer waters triggered the unusual number of major hurricanes last year, according to a new study that predicts the region could see a couple of extra whopper storms each year by the end of the century.
YCSD administrators to ride on buses
Youngstown City School administrators will be riding on some school buses as a result of an assault on a bus driver Wednesday evening
Halls celebrate 60th anniversary with family
youngstown Mr. and Mrs. Leonard “Lennie” Hall of Youngstown recently celebrated their 60th wedding
COLLEGE FOOTBALL | Thursday’s games
No. 16 Miami 47, North Carolina 10 MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. Miami tied a school record with three
fbi uniform crime statistics, 2016-2017
fbi uniform crime statistics, 2016-2017 A look at some of the local uniform crime statistics
Cubs take NL Central lead by downing Pirates
David Bote replaced Kris Bryant and hit a two-run triple to beat the Pirates.
Dutch police arrest 7 men suspected of plotting major attack
Seven men were arrested Thursday in the Netherlands on suspicion of plotting a large-scale extremist attack that Dutch prosecutors said they think was foiled following a months-long investigation.
Notices
Notices baseball 14-U Youngstown Class B team — is scheduling tryouts. For more information,
SPORTS digest
NFL to continue emphasis on QB hits NEW YORK The NFL is sticking with its officiating emphasis
Police chief ’heartbroken’ after body discovered in creek
The chief of a North Carolina police department said Thursday he was “heartbroken” over the discovery of a body believed to be that of a missing 6-year-old boy.
CVMS students learn mindfulness
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School welcomed Shannon Galvin as
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
Sept. 18
Sept. 18 Fraud: An Eastwind Place resident discovered $1,200 worth of fraudulent credit-card
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
MetroParks Farm hosts petting zoo for the Canfield Fair
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The MetroParks Farm ran its annual petting zoo during the
Boardman Community Briefs
Mahoning Valley REIA to meet on Oct. 8 The Mahoning Valley Real Estate Investors Association will
Mill Creek Park hosts Japanese gardening class
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted a Kokedama gardening class on Sept.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls cross country takes eighth in championship The Austintown Fitch girls cross country team
Boardman’s Dunham claims first at Patriot Invitational
On Sept. 22, Boardman’s Mitchel Dunham raced to a first place finish ahead of 310 other competitors
Poland Library hosts back to school bash
On Sept. 17, the Poland library hosted its annual Back to School Bash.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield Local Schools announces boys youth basketball academy The Canfield High School boys
Poland Community Briefs
Mahoning Valley REIA to meet on Oct. 8 The Mahoning Valley Real Estate Investors Association will
Preschoolers learn about apples
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farms hosted an event for
Sports Clips opens in Austintown
On Sept. 11, a new Sports Clips opened in the Weston Center shopping plaza.
Boardman hosts Ohio Flags of Honor memorial
“A man is not dead until he is forgotten,” This quote by Retired Lieutenant Colonel Angelo Nuzzo was stated during the opening ceremony of the Ohio Flags of Honor memorial on Sept. 21.
Canfield High School’s Antal honored for art work
Canfield High School art teacher Kate Antal was accepted into the 54th Trumbull Art Gallery Annual Show with two of her paintings.
Mill Creek Park hosts Japanese gardening class
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted a Kokedama gardening class on Sept.
Hilltopper named a winner in design contest
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School second-grade student Eva Camuso
Canfield Community Briefs
Mahoning Valley REIA to meet on Oct. 8 The Mahoning Valley Real Estate Investors Association will
Austintown Community Briefs
Swiss steak dinner fundraiser to be Oct. 14 The Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus #
Band demonstrates skills at the fair
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown Fitch High School marching band attended the
The Nicastros celebrate with vacation to Italy
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. John Nicastro of Canfield recently marked their 50th anniversary with their
Poland Union aquarium adds live feed on website
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary school recently released a live
Embroiderer’s Guild brings Christmas to August
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Aug. 21, the Embroiderer’s Guild of Youngstown hosted
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman resident competes in New York At the USATF National Masters 5km Cross County
Suzanne Davis | Justin Brown
sharon, pa. Suzanne Davis and Justin Brown, both of Lakewood, were united in marriage June 9 at
Kelly Matune, Nicholas Kaplan to marry in fall
AUSTINTOWN Atty. Timothy J. and Joann Matune of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
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
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
Sonata is Sinatra at Dutch Haus
Staff report Michael Sonata returns for two performances with his tribute to Frank Sinatra at the
CVMS seventh-grade football remains undefeated
The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grade football team remained unbeaten through three games
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