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Stories published February 22, 2019

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Forcing repayment would hurt taxpayers, Youngstown's lawyers tell state

A law firm representing the city is urging the state auditor’s office not to issue findings that could reach about $4.5 million for using water, wastewater and sanitation funds for economic-development projects.


Himrod Expressway work to close I-680 ramp

The Market Street ramp from Interstate 680 southbound is set to close from Monday morning to Friday evening, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.


YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 22

Today is Friday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2019. There are 312 days left in the year.


YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 21

Today is Thursday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2019. There are 313 days left in the year.


Hartford officer rejected by Mathews BOE may sue

Theresa Hartman, the Hartford Township police officer rejected as DARE officer by Mathews school board for unexplained “personal issues,” says she expects to meet with an attorney to discuss possible litigation against the board.


Markulin jailed, accused of beating teen daughter, wife

A township man is in the Mahoning County jail after badly beating his 19-year-old daughter during a domestic dispute, according


YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 20

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2019. There are 314 days left in the year.


YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 19

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2019. There are 315 days left in the year.


China bars millions from travel for 'social credit' offenses

China bars millions from travel for 'social credit' offenses


Owners vote to strip Trump name from luxury condo

Owners vote to strip Trump name from luxury condo


Not-guilty plea from man charged with setting deputy on fire

Not-guilty plea from man charged with setting deputy on fire


2 killed, 10 injured in Baltimore car-bus crash

2 killed, 10 injured in Baltimore car-bus crash


Trump sets up abortion obstacles, barring clinic referrals

Trump sets up abortion obstacles, barring clinic referrals


Trump picks Craft as nominee for UN post

Trump picks Craft as nominee for UN post


Trump vows veto as Democrats try to block emergency order

Trump vows veto as Democrats try to block emergency order


Trump raises prospect of dropping Huawei charges

Trump raises prospect of dropping Huawei charges


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Huber wins YSU Three Minute Thesis challenge

he Three-Minute Thesis competition


FirstEnergy prepared for high winds, rain Sunday

FirstEnergy prepared for high winds, rain Sunday


Trump again denies collusion as Mueller report nears

Trump again denies collusion as report nears


UPDATE | US, China extend trade talks

US, China extend trade talks


Trumbull County coroner hires forensic pathologist

Trumbull County coroner hires forensic pathologist


Mass. speaker proposes $1B for energy-efficiency grants

Speaker DeLeo proposes $1B for energy efficiency grants


Puerto Rico Gov: Trump refuses meeting over hurricane relief

Puerto Rico Gov: Trump refuses meeting over hurricane relief


Union: American Airlines' sick policy biased against women

Union: American Airlines' sick policy biased against women


Pa. parents charged with death of toddler girl

Pa. parents charged with death of toddler girl who overheated


UPDATE | DeWine: GM could sell Lordstown to another company

Governor arrives for roundtable chat with Valley leaders


UPDATE | Prosecutors charge R. Kelly with abusing 4 victims

Musician R Kelly charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse


Attorney selected as Columbiana County Dem Party leader

Attorney selected as Columbiana County Dem Party leader


Stocks climb, putting S&P 500 on track for 4th weekly gain

Stocks climb, putting S&P 500 on track for 4th weekly gain


Judge grants citizenship to twin son of gay couple

Judge grants citizenship to twin son of gay couple


Former Pa. prison guard gets probation for sex with inmate

Former Pa. prison guard gets probation for sex with inmate


Alliance man arrested in Sebring on meth, drug charges

Alliance man arrested in Sebring on meth, drug charges


California parents of 13 plead guilty to torture, abuse

California parents of 13 plead guilty to torture, abuse


Ohio lawmakers pushing to fix error that could ban some guns

Ohio lawmakers pushing to fix error that could ban some guns


Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited prostitute

Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited prostitute


Lockup List Friday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Snow in Tucson, Arizona, surprises residents

Snow in Tucson, Arizona, surprises residents


City's lawyer asks state auditor to not seek financial recovery

City's lawyer asks state auditor to not seek financial recovery


Forget Netflix - The real joy of movies is still in theaters

Forget Netflix - The real joy of movies is still in theaters


House Dems introduce measure to revoke Trump border edict

House Dems introduce measure to revoke Trump border edict


Smollett's character to be removed from final two episodes

Smollett's character to be removed from final two episodes


Two homicide cases to be heard by grand jury

Two homicide cases to be heard by grand jury


In letters, Whitey Bulger fondly recalled old days, Alcatraz

In letters, Whitey Bulger fondly recalled old days, Alcatraz


At Kraft Heinz, a fed investigation and a $15.4B write-down

At Kraft Heinz, a fed investigation and a $15.4B write-down


Chicago's vast camera network helped solve Smollett case

Chicago's vast camera network helped solve Smollett case


Liberty will have Saturday ceremony for fallen firefighter

Liberty will have Saturday ceremony for fallen firefighter


Ford family member on foundation board for 1st time in years

Ford family member on foundation board for 1st time in years


10 things to know for today

10 things to know for today


Swede gets 4 ½ years in prison for royal jewels heist

Swede gets 4 ½ years in prison for royal jewels heist


Vatican sex abuse summit seeks new culture of accountability

Vatican sex abuse summit seeks new culture of accountability


UPDATE | Southbound I-680 access to turnpike now open

Traffic had been rerouted to Western Reserve.


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Gov. DeWine proposes 18-cent gas-tax increase

If passed, the tax would become effective July 1.


Falcons’ 25-season district drought snapped

Jada Lazaro led Fitch with 13 points against Warren Harding.


Marshals find Detroit man who made threats

Cameron White, 28, is being held in the Mahoning County jail on a warrant from Wayne County, Mich. until extradition.


Harris, Ursuline hold off Struthers

Dayshanette Harris had 33 points and 10 rebounds.


West Branch puts away Howland for sectional victory

Peyton Alazaus’ 13 points led three West Branch players in double figures as the No. 4 seeded Warriors defeated No. 5 Howland


CIRV attendees told choice to better life is theirs

The program has seen about 400 participants take part.


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Quisenberry injured as YSU winning streak ends

NKU holds off YSU 76-69 to snap the Penguins’ six-game winning streak.


ODE blames Youngstown schools for salary snafu

The school board 'had no idea' the state wasn't paying Mohip's $170,000 wage.


Meacham: Tax base has grown despite population decline

Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham said though an independent analysis of the county’s financial standing considers the county’s economy “weak,” its residential tax base has seen growth despite a decline in population of about 4 percent from the last census in 2010.


THURSDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

SWIMMING West Branch’s Robb sets state record in 100 breaststroke CANTON West Branch junior


Penguins look to continue Horizon League track dominance

Trophies, triple crowns and shots at making history are all on the line this weekend in the WATTS.


African American Achievers to induct 8 into hall of fame Saturday

Tickets are still available for Saturday’s Trumbull County African American Achiever’s Association Hall of Fame induction banquet.


WWE dreams become real in ‘Fighting’

‘Fighting With My Family’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual material,


‘How to Train Your Dragon’ offers moving end to trilogy

“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” Rating: PG for adventure action and some mild rude


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Organizations enable Choffin student to pursue his dreams

Several organizations worked together to improve the vision and independence of a Choffin Career and Technical Center student.


Poland man faces 35th felony charge in teen sex case

Prosecutors have heaped a 35th felony charge onto a tow-truck driver accused of sex crimes involving teens.


Man and woman arraigned in Wednesday Warren bank robbery

Man and woman arraigned in Wednesday Warren bank robbery


Youngstown amphitheater and park on schedule to open in June

The project’s total cost is currently $8.08 million


Couple charged after overdosing

The couple’s 11-year-old son called 911 and said his “mother and father won’t wake up.”


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Fatal Parkcliffe fire ruled accidental but cause ‘undetermined’

Capt Kurt Wright talks about the evidence he found in the Parkcliffe Avenue house fire that killed five children.

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Umpire association to hold meetings


Taft Food Market


Child-abuse case


Cemetery cleanup


Library hosts line dance class

By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com The Canfield library hosted a Learn to Line Dance class on

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Senior wrestlers recognized during Senior Night

By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com The Canfield High School wrestling team honored its six

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Poland Sports Briefs

Girls varsity basketball defeats Liberty The Poland girls varsity basketball team beat Liberty


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Families travel to Boardman's Father Daughter Dance

Dads and daughters from all over Ohio travelled to Boardman Park to celebrate the parks 16th annual Father Daughter Dance.

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Boardman Community Briefs

NSS Life plans annual meeting The National Slovak Society (NSS Life) local assembly 731 will host


All-girl troop 8115 steps into a path to adventure

By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield Scouts BSA Troop 8115 hosted a Founders Sign-Up

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Swim teams compete at districts

The Canfield High School boys swim team placed sixth overall with 126.5 points at the Northeast

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United Way offers free tax assistance

The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is offering free tax help to local communities from February through April.

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Kindergarten registration sessions

The Canfield Local School District will host kindergarten registration sessions for students


Canfield Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants spring sports news It’s time for spring athletics and Neighbors wants to be there


Poland Community Briefs

Walt Disney World 101 The library will present Walt Disney World 101 at 10:30 a.m. on March 2.


Library offers advice to local entrepreneurs

The Michael Kusalaba Library teamed up with the Entrepreneurship Center at Youngstown State University for the Understanding Your Business Plan event.

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Feb. 7

Feb. 7 Arrest: Officers at a Market Street motel arrested Morgan R. Parker, 32, of Alice Street,


Boardman Sports Briefs

Girls seventh grade-basketball beat Austintown The Boardman girls seventh-grade basketball white


All-girl troop 8115 steps into a path to adventure

By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield Scouts BSA Troop 8115 hosted a Founders Sign-Up

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CVMS celebrates winter sports teams

By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School students showed off their

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Succulent dishes created at Mill Creek Park

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted a created your own succulent dish

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Students honor veterans with dinner

Members of the Students Serving Veterans organization at Austintown Fitch High School hosted the second annual Veterans Dinner at the school on Feb. 5.

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Preschoolers travel to Valentine Land

The Austintown Community Church Preschool and Childcare Center had their annual “trip” to Valentine Land on Feb. 14.

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United Way offers free tax assistance

The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is offering free tax help to local communities from February through April.

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Poland Union PTO hosts annual Valentine’s Day party

Poland Union Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization hosted its annual Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 14.

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Austintown Sports Briefs

Girls varsity basketball beats Ellet High School The Austintown girls varsity basketball team beat


Metro Mutts teams up with Canine Campus for dog body language lesson

Members of the Metro Mutts group at Mill Creek Park gathered at the Fellows Riverside Garden on Feb. 2 to discuss dog body language.

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Boys swim team wins Akron Sectionals

The Canfield High School boys swim team won the DII Akron Sectional Championships on Feb. 8. Top


Alexa Lewis | Chris Smaldino

aurora Alexa Lewis and Chris Smaldino, both of Indianapolis, Ind., were united in marriage Jan.


New director brings Shakespeare to BHS

Boardman High School Drama Guild presented “A Mid Summer Nights Dream” Feb. 7-9 at the Boardman Performing Arts Center.

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Boardman celebrates school spirit at winter pep rally

Boardman High School received a special honor during its annual winter pep rally on Jan. 25.

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Boardman High School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period

NINTH GRADE PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL Alyssa Alberti Khalid Aras Rees Beckman Lainey


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C.H. Campbell celebrates Valentine’s Day

Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School celebrated Valentine’s Day with classroom parties on Feb. 13.

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Austintown Community Briefs

Strategy board games at the library Visit the library to play games like “Stratego,” “Chess,”


Schuler and Dawson qualify for district tournament

The Canfield girls 200 medley relay team of Sydney Schuler, Elle Dawson, Jordan Helmick and Miranda


United Way offers free tax assistance through April

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is

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Association offers scholarship


Canfield Community Briefs

Adams named national winner of the 2019 Excellence in EFNEP Award Robin Adams has been named the


Cookie Table event set for Saturday


Tori Quillen | Cameron Rogers

boardman Tori Quillen and Cameron Rogers, both of Westlake, were married July 21, 2018, at Evangel


Sarah Smith | Phillip Skowron

boardman St. Charles Borromeo Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. July 14, 2018, as Sarah Smith


Wendy Lesnik, Robert Standardi are engaged

imperial, pa. Anthony and Susan Lesnik of Imperial, Pa. are announcing the engagement of their


Supply of drugs isn’t the problem

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords As the sister of a brother lost to an opioid overdose, President


PREVIEW OF TODAY’S WOMEN’s BASKETBALL GAME

Matchup: YSU (20-6, 12-3 Horizon League) vs. Northern Kentucky (7-17, 6-8). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at


Maduro closes Brazil border to block aid to Venezuela

Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela As a showdown looms over humanitarian aid destined for


Pompeo: N. Korea sanctions could ease if threat is reduced

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. will not move to ease economic sanctions on North Korea


Smollett case resembles detailed movie script

Associated Press CHICAGO As authorities laid out their case against “Empire” actor Jussie


Testimony heard at sex-abuse summit

Associated Press VATICAN CITY The day began with an African woman telling an extraordinary


Home sales slide 1.2% in January

Associated Press WASHINGTON The National Association of Realtors said Thursday sales of existing


Google arbitration


sMLB roundup

CLEVELAND INDIANS RHP Tyler Clippard agrees to minor-league deal GOODYEAR, Ariz. The Indians


Ford probing fuel-economy tests

Automaker looking into whether gas mileage was overstated Associated Press DETROIT Ford Motor


Motorcycle discussion


ON THE LINKS | Thursday’s pro golf results

MEXICO CHAMPIONSHIP McIlroy shoots 63, Woods struggles MEXICO CITY Rory McIlroy flirted with a


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, special board meeting to inform the


Cohen visits Senate offices

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, visited the


Cavs hand Suns 16th straight loss

Phoenix’s 16-game losing streak is a club record.


Wendy’s 4Q earnings


Judge issues gag order against Trump ally Stone

Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge issued a broad gag order forbidding Roger Stone to


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Elis Colon and Emanuel Alvira Mercado, Campbell, boy,


Peter Tork of Monkees dead at 77

By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES Peter Tork, a talented singer-songwriter and


Jobless applications drop to historic low

Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign


Hertl’s power-play goals help Sharks top Penguins

Tomas Hertl scored a pair of first-period power-play goals and Martin Jones stopped 26 shots.


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “Women in Jeopardy,” 7:30 p.m: Opening night for this offbeat


Suspected drugs, cash found in home


McCabe still facing probe, lawyer says

Associated Press WASHINGTON A criminal investigation into whether former FBI Deputy Director


Surplus food

Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road. Various commodities, 8:30


Valley Rep. Ryan faces long odds if he decides to run for president

Opinion: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is attracting national media attention for his potential run for president in


Organist will return for concert with brass

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Organist Edward Alan Moore, a native of Girard, will return to Stambaugh


Reunions & Class Notes

Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion Aug. 30 through


Diocese hosts 75th Jubilee service

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Society of St. John Chrysostom Youngstown-Warren Chapter recently


YSU roundup

FOOTBALL Gomes joins Pelini’s staff as DBs coach YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State football coach Bo


Fifth Ave. face-lift, other projects will energize city

Editorial: One by one, key pieces of downtown Youngstown’s strategic redevelopment puzzle are securely falling


COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP | Recaps of Thursday’s games

MEN No. 2 Gonzaga 92, Pepperdine 64 SPOKANE, WASH. Rui Hachimura scored 23 points as No. 2


Syracuse coach hits, kills man on highway

Longtime Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man along an interstate late Wednesday night.


Trial delayed for mom accused of killing sons

Associated Press BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio The trial of an Ohio woman accused of suffocating her


Ordered to stand trial


Estimation of local Gas Tax Revenues

MAHONING COUNTY FY 2020FY 2021FY 2022FY2023FY2024FY2024 Austintown $238,665 $525,443 $540,008


Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:


CLUB CALENDAR

associations American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet from 10 a.m. to


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