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Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
Hoerig juror: ‘She meant to do it. She’s guilty’
Claudia Hoerig buries her face in a tissue and weeps as she awaits the jury’s verdict Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court. She was ...
Stories published January 25, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Budding YouTube videographer killed in her East Side home
Fantasia Aponte had a girls’ weekend planned with her friend Crystal Hernandez.
Ursuline's new art room offers host of cutting edge programs
Ursuline High School is sporting a newly renovated art room and program this year.
Youngstown's Whistle & Keg expanding into Cleveland
Whistle & Keg, the downtown “pour-your-own beer” taproom, will expand to a second location in downtown Cleveland in the second half of February.
Library seeking architect for main branch renovation
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County board is seeking an architectural firm to plan the estimated $21 million renovation to the library’s main branch along Wick Avenue, a 108-year-old Carnegie library renovated in 1954 and 1996.
Cavs' Thompson to miss 2 more weeks with sprained foot
Cavs' Thompson to miss 2 more weeks with sprained foot
Entertainers address social injustice issues at Super Bowl
Entertainers address social injustice issues at Super Bowl
Source: President Trump won't give SOTU address next week
Source: President Trump won't give SOTU address next week
Judge: Illinois man accused of killing parents at Mich. college wasn't sane
Judge: Illinois Man accused of killing parents at Mich. college wasn't sane
Decision to withhold Florida bank victim names tests new law
Decision to withhold Florida bank victim names tests new law
St. Louis officer charged in shooting death of colleague
St. Louis officer charged in shooting death of colleague
Measles outbreak grows in northwest US, 30 cases reported
Measles outbreak grows in northwest US, 30 cases reported
Fiat Chrysler recalls pickups; power steering can fail
Fiat Chrysler recalls pickups; power steering can fail
Dam holding back mine waste collapses in Brazil; 200 missing
Dam holding back mine waste collapses in Brazil; 200 missing
Whistle & Keg to open new taproom in downtown Cleveland
Whistle & Keg to open new taproom in downtown Cleveland
Ohio man who spent days with girlfriend’s corpse convicted
Ohio man who spent days with girlfriend’s corpse convicted
Mexico: US to send back 20 migrants daily in new asylum plan
Mexico: US to send back 20 migrants daily in new asylum plan
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | Trump: Deal reached to reopen government
Trump: Deal reached to reopen government
Kravitz Deli hosts free meals Sunday for fed furloughed workers, military families
Kravitz Deli hosts free meals Sunday for fed furloughed workers, military families
Ryan will attend Akron’s first medical marijuana harvest
Ryan will attend Akron’s first medical marijuana harvest
Woman tells cops that ex-boyfriend tried to 'freeze her out'
Woman tells cops that ex-boyfriend tried to 'freeze her out'
Woman with gun faces robbery charge from JCPenney incident
Woman with gun faces robbery charge from JCPenney incident
Youngstown schools deputy data chief to present at SXSW
Youngstown schools deputy data chief to present at SXSW
Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
UPDATE | Y'town woman is city's first homicide of 2019
Y'town woman is city's first homicide of 2019
Sixteen and counting as Poland girls win again
The Bulldogs are 16-0 and were No. 5 in this week’s Division II state poll.
Officials aim to send message to GM
Randi Weingarten, president of the 1.7-million member American Federation of Teachers, was the main speaker at Thursday’s Drive It Home Ohio rally at Lords-town High School.
Veteran TE Watson rips Goodell for silence on blown calls
Retiring New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson strongly criticized NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
CLCE airs concerns about Youngstown school district
Local leaders aired concerns about Youngstown City Schools under House Bill 70 during a Thursday evening Community Leadership Coalition on Education news conference.
SPORTS DIGEST || Sharon Speedway adds new feature race
Sharon Speedway adds new feature race Hartford This season, Sharon Speedway will host a
Mahoning County officials expect to pay more to recycle
In the last five years, China, the world’s largest importer of recyclables, has become increasingly strict on their level of contamination.
Hubbard Township trustees ask residents why last year’s levy failed
Some residents said the ballot languge was confusing.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 71 in the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Club in San Diego.
THURSDAY’s PREPS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Struthers 57, Jefferson 46 JEFFERSON Emma Elia led the Wildcats (9-6, 7-2
Youngstown rehires financial consultant
He’ll assess the city’s financial condition and evaluate the budget.
‘Green Book’ will make you smile
‘Green Book’ Grade: 3 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for thematic content, language
Goofy, sweet and modern spin in ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’
“The Kid Who Would Be King” Rating: PG for fantasy action violence, scary images, thematic
Library board seeks contractors for $21M revamp of main branch
The public entered more than 400 recommendations for the renovations during a series of public hearings late last year.
Detective describes similarities in robberies
The detective investigating the robbery earlier this month of a Youngstown-Poland Road fast-food restaurant testified in municipal court that the way the robbery was carried out matched other robberies in the city since the first of the year.
Federal judge limits documents Hoerig can file in federal court
Federal judge refuses to allow Claudia Hoerig to continue most filings in federal court
Renewal notices mailed to Mahoning County ag property owners
The notices must be returned by March 3.
Hoerig juror: ‘She meant to do it. She’s guilty’
Claudia Hoerig buries her face in a tissue and weeps as she awaits the jury’s verdict Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court. She was found guilty in the aggravated murder of her husband, Karl Hoerig.
Canfield native’s puppy featured in Puppy Bowl
Katherine Hunter, a Canfield native and 2012 Canfield High School graduate, has a special connection to this year’s Animal Planet Puppy Bowl XV.
Mill Creek celebrates holidays with seasonal centerpiece
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park celebrated the holiday season with a
Boardman Community Briefs
Healthy eating program set for Feb. 5 Healthy Eating for You, a free program sponsored by Mercy
Teenagers battle dragons at the Boardman library
Boardman’s Apprentice’s Inn Dungeons and Dragons play club met on Jan. 16.
Speech and debate competes in three tournaments
The Canfield speech and debate team competed at three tournaments on the weekend of Dec. 15. Part
Children move and shake at story time
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted its Gotta Move story time on
Little Explorers Club discovers winter at Mill Creek Park
BY JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Little Explorers Club, organized by Mill Creek Park,
Swimmers use BTUB groups to help community
The Spartan swim and dive team at Boardman High School was busier than ever during their winter
Jan. 9
Jan. 9 Arrests: After responding to a fight in the 800 block of Cook Avenue and a possibly armed
Nicole Balog | Garrett Bickerstaff
BOARDMAN Nicole Balog of Boardman and Garrett Bickerstaff of Austintown were married Aug. 11
Caitlin Rhoads | Timothy Norris
new middletown Caitlin Rhoads and Timothy Norris, both of Poland, were united in marriage Sept. 7
Canfield Sports Briefs
Swim teams compete at conference meet The Canfield High School swim team competed at the Northeast
PLYMC receives grant for mental health training
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services
Poland Sports Briefs
Lady Bulldogs defeat South Range The Poland Lady Bulldogs varsity basketball team defeated South
Coffee bar offers students lifelong skills
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Glenwood Junior High School opened a coffee bar run by
Boardman Sports Briefs
Seventh-grade girls basketball beats Austintown The Boardman Glenwood girls seventh-grade
Austintown library reworks preschool story time
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a Baby Brilliant preschool
Little Explorers Club discovers winter
BY JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Little Explorers Club, organized by Mill Creek Park,
Canfield Community Briefs
Mardi Gras Party to benefit Hospice of the Valley Hospice of the Valley will host their 17th
Poland Community Briefs
Mardi Gras Party to benefit Hospice of the Valley Hospice of the Valley will host their 17th
Children learn about penguins at Read and Make event
The Michael Kusalaba library hosted its weekly Read and Make event for 2-5 year-olds on Jan. 3.
St. Christine’s students present living Jesse tree
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com St. Christine’s Catholic School celebrated the Christmas
Library hosts weekly yoga class
Every Wednesday, the Poland library hosts yoga in the large meeting room.
Canfield swim and dive team serves pancakes
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Members of the Canfield High School swim and dive team
Austintown Community Briefs
ABWA to meet on Feb. 12 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association)
Megan Brindle | Michael Hadzigeorge
YOUNGSTOWN Megan Brindle and Michael Hadzigeorge, both of Boardman, were united in marriage Aug.
Boardman bands perform winter concert
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood Junior High and Center Intermediate
Scoring up thanks to NHL’s young guns
It is only fitting that Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon are serving as captains for this weekend’s NHL All-Star game.
Valley deserves a voice on the RecoveryOhio council
Editorial: Mike DeWine, Ohio’s new Republican governor, wasted no time last week in expeditiously carrying out
Man pleads not guilty after woman’s body found ablaze
Associated Press NEW FRANKLIN, OHIO An Ohio man has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection
government shutdown Senate rejects plans, talks begin
Associated Press WASHINGTON A splintered Senate swatted down competing Democratic and Republican
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments A county grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges:
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 27.96‚àí0.31 Aqua America, .20
Extreme wealth a threat to planet
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords We either keep fossil fuels in the ground, or we fry. That’s the
Tickets available for Valentine’s Day Dinner
Tickets are on sale for the Ursuline Center’s annual Valentine’s Day Dinner. The featured
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Mike and Ashley Bruss, North Jackson, boy, Jan. 23. Ken
Pirogi sale canceled
Pirogi sale canceled CAmpbell St. Joseph the Provider Church has canceled its pirogi sale that
ohio senators | What they said
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Cleveland Democrat, said: “A bill to reopen the government was put on the
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet from 10 a.m. to
Natural-gas pipeline blast injures 2, damages several homes
Authorities say a natural gas pipeline explosion has injured two people and destroyed or damaged six homes in Ohio
Osaka vs. Kvitova for title, No. 1 ranking
Naomi Osaka moved one victory away from adding the Australian Open trophy to the one she collected months ago at the U.S. Open.
Reunions & Class Notes
Campbell Memorial Class of 1967 will gather at noon Feb. 12 at Vernon’s Cafe, 720 Youngstown-Warren
AROUND THE NFL News & notes
BALTIMORE RAVENS Harbaugh’s new 4-year deal OWINGS MILLS, Md. Ravens coach John Harbaugh has
vProfessional Bull Riders, 8 p.m: Tickets start at $10 and are available at the box office. Covelli
vProfessional Bull Riders, 8 p.m: Tickets start at $10 and are available at the box office. Covelli
Celebration planned for Ernie Kovacs
Assciated Press JAMESTOWN, N.Y. The National Comedy Center will give the public its first
‘Fifty Shades’ author to release new book in April
Associated Press NEW YORK E L James is working up some new thrills. The author of the
Munroe leaving chairmanship of Mahoning Cty. GOP on high note
Opinion: For many years being the Mahoning County Republican County chairman was a thankless job. The
Tickets on sale soon for ‘Lion King’ play
Staff report Cleveland Tickets for the live stage version of Disney’s “The Lion King” go on sale
Free dinner
Free dinner Free community dinner, sponsored by SOAR, a Youngstown United Methodist Team Ministry,
Vegas celebrate 50th anniversary with family
YOUNGSTOWN Albert and Pamela Vega of Youngstown recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
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