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Study notes 14 areas needing better coordination between air base, community
A draft version of the Youngstown Air Reserve Station Joint Land Use Study identifies 14 areas where the station and community could benefit from better coordination of their needs and interests.
Youngstown Board of Control hires Morrison as planner
The board of control approved a contract for up to $25,000 to have Hunter Morrison, one of the architects of the Youngstown 2010 plan, provide planning and development assistance to the city.
Youngstown schools fall sports seasons begin this week
Youngstown schools fall sports seasons begin this week
Alliance man indicted for Mahoning courthouse bomb threat
Alliance man indicted for Mahoning courthouse bomb threat
Browns owners donate $4.5 million to city's musical scene
Browns owners donate $4.5 million to city's musical scene
Planned Parenthood seeks cash after bailing from US program
Planned Parenthood seeks cash after bailing from US program
Pennsylvania OKs $3.8M to treat PFAS in drinking water
Pennsylvania OKs $3.8M to treat PFAS in drinking water
Florida teen annoyed by group chat threatens school shooting
Florida teen annoyed by group chat threatens school shooting
1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting near school in Mississippi
1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting near school in Mississippi
Democrats pushed to hold 2020 primary debate on climate
Democrats pushed to hold 2020 primary debate on climate
Report shows US deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year
Report shows US deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year
Ex-police chief admits to stealing heroin from evidence room
Ex-police chief admits to stealing heroin from evidence room
US and Taliban resume talks on ending America's longest war
US and Taliban resume talks on ending America's longest war
Pa. man faces charges in 5-year-old boy’s shooting death
Pa. man faces charges in 5-year-old boy’s shooting death
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to announce run for 3rd term
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to announce run for 3rd term
Pa. woman sought in street brawl now facing murder charge
Pa. woman sought in street brawl now facing murder charge
Walmart to revamp, reopen El Paso store after mass shooting
Walmart to revamp, reopen El Paso store after mass shooting
Conference on endangered species moves to protect giraffes
Conference on endangered species moves to protect giraffes
UPDATE | Council candidate arrested for child endangering
Council candidate arrested for child endangering
David Oliver gets 21 years in prison for 2016 homicide
David Oliver gets 21 years in prison for 2016 homicide
Danish ex-PM attacks Trump for comments on defense spending
Danish ex-PM attacks Trump for comments on defense spending
S. Korea cancels Japan intelligence deal amid trade dispute
S. Korea cancels Japan intelligence deal amid trade dispute
Jury rules for Pennsylvania troopers in fatal shooting suit
Jury rules for Pennsylvania troopers in fatal shooting suit
History organization accepts Dayton mass shooting memorial items
History organization accepts Dayton mass shooting memorial items
Jalon Allen receives 18 years in prison for 2016 homicide
Jalon Allen receives 18 years in prison for 2016 homicide
AP-NORC poll: Trump's approval still weak despite economy
AP-NORC poll: Trump's approval still weak despite economy
Mill Creek Park roads closed for Sunday's Panerathon
Mill Creek Park roads closed for Sunday's Panerathon
Warren cops investigating second straight morning shooting
Warren cops investigating second straight morning shooting
Bike rider suffers injuries after being hit by car
Bike rider suffers injuries after being hit by car
TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES | THURSDAY
Here's today's top headlines in The Vindicator and on Vindy.com.
Feds indict Boardman teen for threats
Threatening to shoot agents isn’t protected speech, a US attorney said.
DoubleTree operator sues film company
“Roadkill McGillicutty” producers reserved more than 1,600 rooms at the hotel last year for movie filming that never happened, a new suit claims.
Consultant: Wastewater fund not in jeopardy until 2020
The city is spending a considerable amount of money from its wastewater fund for federally mandated improvement projects, and the fund could be in trouble next year if nothing is done, a financial consultant told city council Wednesday.
Area filmmaker looking for photos, videos for Boots Bell documentary
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A local filmmaker is seeking photos and videos
Do it Again: Steely Dan tour heading to the amp
IF YOU GO What: Steely Dan in concert When: 8 p.m. Tuesday Where: Youngstown Foundation
Port authority approves financing for several Mahoning County developments
Among the projects is a third phase of University Edge student housing at YSU, and a new entrance gate at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna.
Claudia Hoerig appeal, filed late, says there was unsufficient evidence to convict
The appeal says Hoerig should get a new trial because the jury’s guilty verdict on aggravated murder was not supported by sufficient evidence, the trial judge “repeatedly permitting [prosecutors] to make arguments during opening statements, and ruling against the defense on whether certain evidence should be admitted.”
McDonald looking at season of transition
Ten of the 12 graduating seniors were three-year starters, leaving the cupboard extremely bare in terms of varsity experience.
Water stage sets tone for Cirque Italia show
IF YOU GO What: Cirque Italia Water Circus When: 7:30 p.m. today and Friday; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30
Rise Recovery facilities are in Warren and Liberty
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN ONE Health Ohio conducted a symbolic ribbon-
METRO DIGEST || Car hits bicyclist
Car hits bicyclist CORTLAND A bicyclist hit by a car on state Route 88 near the intersection of
Eicher, RWB lead a strong lineup for a ... Songfest showcase
JD Eicher, above and his band, Red Wanting Blue, Paul Pfau, who had a successful stint on TV’s “The Voice” a few years ago, and the Latin-tinged rockers the Labra Brothers will perform at JD’s Summer Songfest.
Hand’s mental lapse costs Indians victory in 10th inning against Mets
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko delivers against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, in New York.
Community says goodbye to former Mayor Patrick Ungaro
Friends and guests greet Patrick Ungaro’s family during his calling hours Wednesday in St. Edward Church. Hundreds of friends, family and local and state officials came to pay their respects to the former Youngstown mayor Liberty Township administrator.
‘Ready or Not’ actor Adam Brody dishes on his career, TV habits
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK In Adam Brody’s new movie “Ready or Not ,” in
“Mountain Monsters: THE DARK FOREST REVEALED” (9 P.M., TRAVEL): Deep in the Appalachian
“Mountain Monsters: THE DARK FOREST REVEALED” (9 P.M., TRAVEL): Deep in the Appalachian Mountains,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown. AGENDA
COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MArriage LICENSES Timothy A. Chapel, 52, of 9092 Youngstown-Salem Road,
Exhibition details Soviet Jews protest
Exhibition details Soviet Jews protest YOUNGSTOWN The opening reception for “Power of the
NFL News & notes
PITTSBURGH STEELERS NBC will use Skycam for primary angle NASHVILLE, TENN. NBC will use a
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Zach Deputy at West Side Bowl Folky and funky pop singer-songwriter Zach
Prison photo art exhibit
Prison photo art exhibit An exhibition of photographs by Eric Kunsman is on display at Arts &
Youngstown’s wastewater fund isn’t in jeopardy of running out of money until 2020, a consultant says
Recommendations on what to do with the fund will be given next month
Epstein’s will moves $577M into trust fund
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. The will that Jeffrey Epstein signed just two days before
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
SPORTS digest
Scrappers help Blue win All-Star Game STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Mahoning Valley Scrappers players
Preps at a Glance
Preps at a Glance BOYS SOCCER Ursuline 6, Salem 0 SALEM Cam Forsyth, Patrick Faloon and
School safety center begins work today
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is creating a school safety center to help prevent and address
Ribbon-cutting set
Ribbon-cutting set YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting at
Trump insults man at rally only to learn he’s a friend
Editorial: President Donald J. Trump is in full election mode – as evidenced by his behavior at his political
WR Smith-Schuster focal point for Steelers
Still a wide-smiling 22-year-old, JuJu Smith-Schuster vows not to change.
Jobs bill is in the (Green) Cards
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons Shortly before Congress adjourned for its summer break, what it
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,18.470.16 Aqua America, 2.12
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Emma Bodendorfer and Anthony Ortenzio, Youngstown, boy,
The Vindys have made a name for themselves
I always remember the first time I became aware of The Vindys. It was a random night at least five
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Grand Night for Singing,” revue by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Directed by Pat
NIGHTLIFE
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Fri: The Berrys, 7 p.m. Cedars West End, 706
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 22
Today is Thursday, Aug. 22, the 234th day of 2019. There are 131 days left in the year. Associated
New This week
New This week Angel Has Fallen (R) Secret Service Agent Mike Banning is framed for the attempted
‘It’s gone forever’
President signs student debt forgiveness directive for disabled military veterans Associated Press
Youngstown man charged after pointing gun at man’s head
Youngstown man back in jail month for pointing gun at man’s head
Sheriff in conservative county defends free press
Associated Press SALEM, Ore. Journalists are defending a small newspaper after a county attorney
Mayfield contacts Giants QB after biting remarks
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield did some scrambling off the field.
US must take Greenland by force
Opinion: By DANA MILBANK Washington Post WASHINGTON In the Trump era, no moment of tranquility can be
Report: US deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year
Trump vowed to pay down entire national debt Associated Press WASHINGTON The federal budget