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Stories published January 4, 2019
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Cleveland area BOEs offer support in Y'town BOE lawsuit
The East Cleveland Education Association and the Lorain Education Association filed a “friend of the court” brief Friday on behalf of Youngstown Board of Education’s legal battle against House Bill 70. A
Packard museum's 19th annual motorcycle exhibit opens tonight
Few motorcycle enthusiasts can match the passion and, especially, the longevity of John Penton.
Baby sitter accused of killing boy and giving body to mother
A Wisconsin baby sitter accused of killing a 2-month-old boy has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide
Unpaid bills, leftovers, downtime: Workers cope in shutdown
Federal workers feel the financial pinch amid other woes during the government shutdown
Boardman woman asks cops to inspect grenade
A Boardman woman called police to inspect a hand grenade she found at her township home Thursday, according to police reports.
Copeland logs 5th arrest on felony drug charges
Bond was set Friday at $65,000 in municipal court for a man arrested on felony drug charges while he is awaiting trial on other felony drug charges.
Parents sue over district’s policy to arm teachers at school
Parents are going to court to block a Pennsylvania school district from allowing teachers to carry guns in school
Investigators did not find gun in car of man shot to death by Niles police
Investigators did not find gun in car of man shot to death by Niles police
Whistleblower alleging sex abuse at Ohio State is wanted man
Whistleblower alleging sex abuse at Ohio State is wanted man
Trump says shutdown could last 'months or even years'
Trump says shutdown could last 'months or even years'
Steelers part ways with linebackers coach Joey Porter
Steelers part ways with linebackers coach Joey Porter
High court to take new look at partisan electoral districts
High court to take new look at partisan electoral districts
Powell says he would reject any Trump request to resign
Powell says he would reject any Trump request to resign
LeBron James out at least 1 more week with groin injury
LeBron James out at least 1 more week with groin injury
Pa. Turnpike has weekend closing between New Bedford, Breezewood interchanges
Pa. Turnpike closing between New Bedford, Breezewood interchanges
American held in Moscow for spying is also British, Irish
American held in Moscow for spying is also British, Irish
Pentagon asked to provide more help on border security
Pentagon asked to provide more help on border security
Democrats, Trump meet on shutdown; they says he is resisting
Democrats, Trump meet on shutdown; they says he is resisting
State: Pittsburgh-area woman got food stamps while running $1M business
State: Pittsburgh-area woman got food stamps while running $1M business
Pelosi doesn't want to talk impeachment, but some Dems do
Pelosi doesn't want to talk impeachment, but some Dems do
Stocks pull a U-turn and soar after jobs report, trade talks
Stocks pull a U-turn and soar after jobs report, trade talks
Ohio Scout affiliate accused of secretly filming boys is indicted
Ohio Scout affiliate accused of secretly filming boys is indicted
Warren woman faces traffic, child-endangering charges
Warren woman faces traffic, child-endangering charges
Canfield doctor arraigned on criminal charges for second time this week
Canfield doctor arraigned on criminal charges for second time this week
Ellwood City Hospital delays paychecks amid financial crisis
Ellwood City Hospital delays paychecks amid financial crisis
Youngstown man charged with firing gun in city limits
Youngstown man charged with firing gun in city limits
Parents sue over Pa. district’s policy to arm teachers at school
Parents sue over Pa. district’s policy to arm teachers at school
US employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December
US employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December
Tests find Cleveland airport’s water OK after some passengers sickened
Tests find Cleveland airport’s water OK after some passengers sickened
Outgoing US Interior secretary defends legacy as he leaves
Outgoing US Interior secretary defends legacy as he leaves
Homeless man gets prison sentence for Youngstown robberies
Homeless man gets prison sentence for Youngstown robberies
Youngstown police arrest North Side man on drug charges
Youngstown police arrest North Side man on drug charges
UPDATE | 5 children heading to Disney killed in fiery Florida crash
5 children heading to Disney killed in fiery Florida crash
Ford recalls more than 953,000 vehicles to replace inflators
Ford recalls more than 953,000 vehicles to replace inflators
Teen sentenced to life in prison for slaying of 98-year-old Ohio woman
Teen sentenced to life in prison for slaying of 98-year-old Ohio woman
Trump says Democrats' impeachment talk is 2020 ploy
Trump says Democrats' impeachment talk is 2020 ploy
Dunn, Smolinski help YSU women dominate UIC
Mary Dunn had a game-high 26 points and Allison Smolinski added 20.
Closure date set for GM Lordstown supplier
Comprehensive Logistics says it will close Source Providers plant March 8
Bulldogs use 23-0 run to ‘Bury’ Cards
Poland’s Sarah Bury reached 1,000 points for her career in the 67-43 win.
Foster home, 3 teens sued over beating of man
The suit says Messimer suffered a brain hemorrhage after being beaten by three teen girls who ran away from the home and tried to break into his 83-year-old father’s home.
Two Royal Mall residents make videos in shooting aftermath
Two Royal Mall residents took videos of the aftermath of Burroughs being killed by Niles officers.
Ed Puskas: Matthews, Gradishar left out again
Clay Matthews and Randy Gradishar should in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
PREPS AT A GLANCE
preps at a glance GIRLS BASKETBALL Boardman 65, East 28 BOARDMAN Maria Torres scored 20
Local dance teacher offers new classes
Samir Andrades has one goal: to help others heal through art.
‘Escape Room is high-concept and not half bad
‘Escape Room’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for terror/perilous action, violence, some
Winter Wine Affair at Stambaugh Ballroom
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Winter Wine Affair – featuring Ohio wines, live music and artful
Browns keeping Kitchens closed
The Browns are protecting Freddie Kitchens like he was a franchise quarterback, not a coach.
Liberty trustees discuss fire staffing, Eastgate grant
CT Consultant and ODOT gave Liberty input for the planning grant for Belmont Avenue.lib
‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ gives saga a modern spin
‘MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS’ Grade: 2 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: R for some violence and
Detective pair solves pair of homicides within 24 hours
One suspect is in custody; marshals are searching for the other suspect.
Lakeview K-8 creates food pantry with student, business help
Bulldog Pantry at the new Lakeview K-8 School is being sponsored by Cortland car dealership Wollam Chevrolet.
Raising Cane’s breaks ground on new Boardman restaurant
Raising Cane’s says Boardman location will open this spring
Youngstown gun arrests drop
Youngstown police officer Brad Ditullio holds an AR-15 rifle that was seized by police. City police in 2018 filed fewer gun charges in municipal court for the first time in at least three years.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Springfield Township trustees, reorganizational meeting, 9 a.m., 3475 E. South
Stocks fall after iPhone sales slip
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks tumbled Thursday on Wall Street, with technology companies
Relocate federal agencies from DC
Opinion: By Brian Wakamo OtherWords Americans of all political stripes distrust the federal government.
Keep YARS, Camp Garfield on the front burner in the Valley
Opinion: By Vito Abruzzino The Vindicator During the past 12 to 18 months, much has happened concerning
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 4
Today is Friday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2019. There are 361 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
Swimmers take top places against Austintown and Poland
Canfield girls and boys swim teams completed against Austinown and Poland on Dec. 18. The girls
Colts’ Vinatieri still alive and kicking
Make no mistake: Adam Vinatieri is not gearing up for life after football just yet.
Reunions & CLASS NOTES
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet at noon Jan. 16, at Blue Wolf Tavern,
China probe studies ‘dark side’ of moon
Associated Press BEIJING China’s burgeoning space program achieved a lunar milestone Thursday:
Mahoning County’s high eviction rate defies fast fix
Editorial: It should come as no great surprise to anyone casually familiar with the demographics of our region
Ralph D. Russo: Expand playoff to get guesswork out of the game
At some point the opinions have to yield to results or why even play the games?
Gonzalez, Reed, Bailey among Canton finalists
First-time eligibles Tony Gonzalez, Ed Reed and Champ Bailey are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2019.
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will celebrate 100 years of Amateur Radio
Sanders contrite as 2016 aides face harassment allegations
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and his chief lieutenants are offering contrition as some of his 2016 campaign staffers face allegations of sexual harassment that threaten to derail a second White House bid before it begins.
A ‘new dawn’ in DC
Staff and wire reports WASHINGTON Cheering Democrats returned Nancy Pelosi to the House
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Robinwood Lane celebrates break with holiday parties
Boardman Robinwood Lane Elementary School celebrated the upcoming break with a holiday party on Dec. 21.
mahoning COUNTY | Indictments
A grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Tiffany Parker, 40, Courtney Road,
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Lauren Anderson, Youngstown, twins: boy, girl, Dec. 2.
Saban knows when to gamble
Nick Saban showed he’s capable of derring-do in Alabama’s past two national championship game wins.
Boy Scout Troop 25 recognizes Scouts and hosts troop junior leader training
Boy Scout Troop 25 chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church recently recognized Scouts and
Day 13: Dems prepare to pass funding plan, Trump digs in
House Democrats are preparing to pass a plan to re-open government without funding President Donald Trump’s promised border wall
Boardman Community Briefs
Workshop focuses on how to achieve your ideal weight Join Dr. Ted Suzelis, ND on Jan. 10 from
Farmer’s market turns cold for fifth year
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Farmers Market hosted its fifth annual Winter
Holiday tunes help Austintown students bring festive cheer
Austintown’s fifth- and sixth-grade bands performed their annual holiday concert on Dec. 19 at Austintown Fitch High School.
United Way partners with the library to bring early literacy skills to local families
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown library partnered with the United Way for the
Austintown Community Briefs
Sausage and pancake breakfast to be Jan. 6 The Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus #3930
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics will soon arrive and Neighbors wants to be
Poland Sports Briefs
Genova’s sweet 16 helps Poland defeat Girard 47-34 On Dec. 12, the Poland Middle School eighth-
CHS chemistry students create candy canes
Canfield High School students in Tom Slaven’s AP Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry 2 classes celebrated the holidays with some hands-on science and a little fun on Dec. 18.
Poland schools give back to the community for the holidays
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland Schools practiced giving back to the community
Boardman Park teams up with Santa for special phone calls
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Park offered a unique opportunity for local
Canfield swimmers compete in tri-meet
The Canfield High School swim team competed at a tri-meet between Boardman and Massillon Perry on
Poland Community Briefs
Yoga class The Poland library will host a yoga class in the library meeting room every Wednesday
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls swimmers finish in first The Boardman girls swim team took first place against Canfield and
Middle school students attend annual career day
ighth-graders at Poland Middle School participated in the school’s annual career day on Dec. 14.
Canfield Community Briefs
Coupon swap at the library If you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have, drop
CHS cross county runner Copploe signs at OSU
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior cross county and track runner
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