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SEE DETAILS, A2 FOR DAILY & BREAKING NEWS LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1869 MONDAY, JULY 17, 2017 U 75¢ City schools distress commission to discuss district’s progress I THINK THE DISTRICT IS IN A This also will be the fi rst neighborhoods within the Tuesday meeting comes after board meeting of the commission district. challenges CEO Mohip’s authority BETTER POSITION GOING INTO since the district reconfig- New programs – such as ured the city schools and the ninth-grade academies By GRAIG GRAZIOSI trict CEO Krish Mohip and THIS SCHOOL YEAR THAN IN since Mohip hired more and sports teams at both [email protected] senior staff will offer a prog- PREVIOUS YEARS.” than a dozen administra- high schools – were intro- ress report for the 2016-17 YOUNGSTOWN Brian Benyo, chairman, tors with salaries of $100,000 duced as part of the recon- The Youngstown City school year. academic distress commission or more. fi guration. School District Academic They will focus specifi cal- The reconfiguration is Brian Benyo, academic Distress Commission will ly on the implementation of week after members of the in the board’s rejecting Mo- meant to put students in distress commission chair- meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday at 20 the district’s strategic plan. board of education tabled a hip’s authority as “unconsti- schools closer to their homes W. Wood St. as school dis- The meeting takes place a resolution that would result tutional.” and rebuild pride in the See SCHOOLS, A3 Several Rules for raising chickens vary in Valley municipalities hurt in FAIR or FOWL? crashes on I-76 Staff report NORTH JACKSON Several people were hos- pitalized after three sepa- rate crashes on Interstate 76 eastbound near state Route 534 in Jackson Township early Sunday night, some in critical condition. The first crash, reported around 6 p.m. at I-76 and Bailey Road, involved eight vehicles including a tractor- trailor, cars, SUVs and con- struction vehicles, according to 21 WFMJ-TV, The Vindica- tor’s broadcast partner. The Trumbull County 911 Center dispatched Milton Township safety forces to assist the Jackson Township Fire Department. The Ohio State Highway Patrol Canfi eld Post, which is investigating the crashes, closed state Route 534 for several hours. At least two people were taken to the hospital in critical condi- tion. A woman in one of the See CRASHES, A4 WASHINGTON GOP struggles over ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Carrie Anderson of Boardman and her daughter, Madeline, 10, hold two of the fi ve female chickens they keep in a coop behind their Ron Park Place home. Anderson had health care eff orts chickens when she was growing up in Fowler Township and prefers the taste of home-raised eggs to store-bought ones. Associated Press By SARAH LEHR named Ginger, Miranda, Susie, Hazel and Jerry WASHINGTON [email protected] Seinfeld Jr. – in a coop behind its Ron Park Place The Senate delayed a high- ly anticipated vote this week YOUNGSTOWN home. Madeline, 10, cleans the coop twice a week. There’s also a fenced-in area around the to repeal and replace the na- ules for keeping chickens vary tion’s health care law after coop, which gives the chickens more room to stretch their wings. Sen. John throughout the Mahoning Val- McCain’s “They have a nice life,” Anderson said of her announced ley, so if you don’t want to run chickens. “We spoil them.” absence due R For the most part, Anderson says the birds to surgery, a-fowl of local laws, it’s best to check are quiet and haven’t ruffl ed any feathers in the an enor- neighborhood. Her next-door neighbor also mous set- with your local zoning offi ce. keeps chickens. back as time Anderson had chickens when she was grow- McConnell dwindles for In Youngstown, residents who wish to keep council ultimately votes on whether to grant a ing up in Fowler Township and prefers the taste Republicans farm animals, including chickens, should re- permit. of home-raised eggs to store-bought ones. She to pass the signature legisla- quest a property inspection from the health Carrie Anderson went through that process says the eggs, which don’t need to be refriger- tion after years of promises. commissioner. The health commissioner will when she used to live in Youngstown. Anderson, ated, are creamier and have more vibrantly The decision by Senate submit a report to the city planning commis- who now lives in Boardman, began researching colored yolks. Majority Leader Mitch Mc- sion. The commission makes a recommenda- chickens about a year ago because she thought It irks Anderson when people view chickens Connell late Saturday came tion to city council, based on factors including the eggs-perience would be benefi cial for her as dirty. In reality, she says, the chickens are not long after McCain’s offi ce whether the animals would affect the commu- daughter, Madeline. nity’s health or unduly disrupt neighbors. City The family keeps fi ve female chickens – nick- See CHICKENS, A3 See HEALTH, A4 AUSTINTOWN Andy Tierney inside of Youngs- INDEX town walks Classifi eds . B6 today Bikers, others get revved up through the Comics . C4 bikes during Crossword . C3 HAMLIN HANGS ON the West Daily Briefi ng . A2 Denny Hamlin held for animal shelter fundraiser Side Cats’ Editorial . A7 off Kyle Larson to By WILLIAM K. ALCORN sixth annual “There are several groups bike run and Lotteries . A2 win Sunday at New [email protected] rescuing cats, but resources summer Newsmakers . A2 Hampshire Motor Speedway and AUSTINTOWN are finite. We take the last festival Society. C2 There is a huge stray-cat ones to get salvaged,” said Sunday at Sports. .B1-4 send Joe Gibbs racing to victory problem in the Mahoning Koocher. Austintown Tributes. A6 lane for the fi rst Valley, and the West Side West Side Cats’ shelter can Township TV Grid . C3 time this season. Cats animal shelter and Park. The “comfortably hold” 80 to 85 event raised Valley Life. C1 adoption center is trying to Weather. A2 SPORTS, B1 cats, she said. money for do something to alleviate it. World/Business . B5 ROLLING MILLS READY “We pretty much empty the shelter. West Side Cats, founded out in January and February, PLEASE RECYCLE Rand Fusselman has reincarnated the former Kuzman’s bar and dance hall in in 2008 by Kimm Koocher of then spring and summer Girard with an eye toward the past but Canfi eld, takes care of cats comes and its rains kittens,” with a lot that’s new. that are sick, injured or have said Koocher. special needs such as blind- VALLEY LIFE, C1 NIKOS FRAZIER ness. See BIKE RUN, A4 THE VINDICATOR A1 - 07/17/17 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK TODAY ON VINDY.COM Find a job or vehicle on: 107 Vindicator Square, DAILY BRIEFING Youngstown, OH 44503 U vindyJOBS.com: 169 openings U Published daily. 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