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How will Ohio's new tax adjustments affect you?
Come Sunday, shoppers in the Mahoning Valley will pay more for retails goods, but their next paycheck will be a little higher too.
Stories published August 31, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Infante has 2 homers, 5 RBIs to beat Indians
Infante has 2 homers, 5 RBIs to beat Indians DETROIT (AP) — Omar Infante homered twice and drove
Pirates beat Cardinals 7-1 to take NL Central lead
Pirates beat Cardinals 7-1 to take NL Central lead PITTSBURGH (AP) — A.J. Burnett scattered four
Canfield Fair truck, tractor pull is best in nation
For the past 14 years, Rick Humphries and Mel Miller of Orwell have made their way to the Canfield Fair for what they consider to be the best truck and tractor pull in the nation.
Motorcylist injured in crash with SUV on SR 305
A seriously injured motorcyclist, who did not wear a helmet, was taken by ambulance to St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown after he rear-ended a sport utility vehicle on state Route 305 Friday evening.
4-H members learn values, responsibilty and community service
Jennifer Casanta of Columbiana always knew she wanted her 12-year-old daughter Taylor to join 4-H.
Vindy reporter decides: Is milking awesome, or gross?
When I asked Howard Moff, the director of dairy and beef cattle at the Canfield Fair, if he had any cow-milking wisdom to impart, he chuckled, then rather succinctly explained what to do.
Today's Cleveland-Austintown motorcycle run benefits bone marrow registry
About 150 motorcyclists traveled from Cleveland to Austintown for a good cause.
'57 Chevies,'84 'Vette on display at benefit car show today
Township emergency dispatchers want to make sure classrooms are stocked with plenty of school supplies as students start another academic year.
Health screenings highlight first black Wellness walk/run today
As part of his workout regimen, Jerome Harrell walks about three miles, performs abdominal exercises and lifts light weights at the YMCA in downtown Youngstown.
4 kids die in New York house fire near Pa. border
A fire tore through a home, spewing flames from the windows and killing four children, neighbors said.
Tabitha Heaton, Michael Kornack set Sept. 21 date
Edward and Beth Heaton of East Palestine and Erwin and Denise Kornack of Columbiana are announcing
Jorjena Daly, Brett Barringer are engaged
Dale and Roberta Shouse of Jacksonville, Fla., and George and Janet Daly of Waterloo, N.Y., are
Smith-Vargin wedding plans set for Sept. 20
The parents of Kelly Ann Smith and Peter John Vargin are announcing the couple’s engagement. Her
Wedding date of Jugenheimer, Cricks revealed
Glen and Margie Jugenheimer of Hubbard and Ellen Cricks of Niles are announcing the engagement of
Kayley Fishel, Jeffery Hayat rites are set
POLAND Parents of the future groom, Dr. Shaukat and Donna Hayat of Poland, are announcing the
Miss Lechinsky, Mr. Gulgas are engaged
GIRARD John Leschinsky of Girard is announcing the engagement of his daughter, Christine
Conrad-Redaelli wedding set for December 1
CANFIELD Kathy Conrad of Canfield is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Kristin Conrad,
Sept. 21 date set for Galgan and Franceschelli rite
POLAND Lee and Karen Galgan of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Shannon
SOCIETY DIGEST || Trash-and-treasure sale planned at church
Trash-and-treasure sale planned at church YOUNGSTOWN Metropolitan Baptist Church, 351 W. Rayen
Fitch crushes Harding at Mollenkopf
In one of Week One’s biggest stunners (due to the score, if not the result), the Falcons dominated the Raiders 48-0.
Youngstown anti-fracking amendment has enough valid signatures
But a group opposed to the proposal is asking the elections board to throw it off the ballot
Ursuline rallies, survives last Walsh threat
Trailing 24-14, the Irish scored on their last two possessions.
Canning, crocheting making comeback at fair
A mother and son from Canfield took home top honors in their respective categories.
Ursuline Class of '57 returns for 56th reunion
They came from as far away as California, some returning for the first time since graduating 56 years ago.
Hubbard’s Scott puts up numbers no matter what number he wears
A jersey snafu forced Hubbard running back L.J. Scott to wear number 30 instead of his normal 3.
Driver in second Hylda Avenue hit skip indicted
Police say one of the reasons it took so long to build a case against a woman suspected of injuring five people in a hit-and-run
Toledo blanks YSU, 1-0
Toledo blanks YSU, 1-0 Youngstown In the inaugural game at Farmers National Bank Field, Toledo
Burglar shoots two dogs, kills one
A South Side man said someone broke into his home in the 700 block of East Judson Avenue Thursday afternoon and shot two of dogs, killing one.
Western Reserve rallies to capture opener
Western Reserve weathered an early Cuyahoga Heights storm Friday night.
Gun-rights advocates plead their case in Columbus
Blanche Luczyk wanted to talk about her support for criminal background checks for individuals wanting to buy firearms.
East rally falls short
By ERIC FORTUNE sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ashtabula Lakeside coach Frank Hall garnered a lot
Niles councilman pleads not guilty to traffic violation
Staff report NILES Niles Councilman Edward S. McCormick pleaded not guilty to operating a motor
3 indicted in child endangerment, abuse
Three young adults living at 1725 Larchmont Ave. NE in the city have been indicted on charges of child endangering, accused of abusing four children.
How will Ohio's new tax adjustments affect you?
Come Sunday, shoppers in the Mahoning Valley will pay more for retails goods, but their next paycheck will be a little higher too.
Program to help babies, moms with addictions
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio plans to start a program to help babies who are born addicted to
Truck and Tractor Pull set for Saturday
Truck and Tractor Pull set for Saturday Tickets still are available for the Canfield Fair
Tinger’s field goal lifts Brookfield
Brookfield needed every second Friday night to earn a 30-27 victory over Springfield in a Division VI back-and-forth battle.
LABOR DAY
LABOR DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Two companies bid on a $1.5 million to $2 million Trumbull busing contract
Two companies bid on a $1.5 million to $2 million Trumbull busing contract
Puskas: Locals hope to buffalo Buckeyes
Devin Campbell and Alex Zordich want to make something perfectly clear.
‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ activist dies
Associated Press PITTSFORD, N.Y. Darren Manzella, a gay combat medic discharged from the Army
Interim pastor
Interim pastor youngstown Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive, will welcome the
Christian theater
Christian theater warren Local Christian theater troupe, No Plan B, will perform at 7 p.m.
Fairmont General says it will file for Chapter 11
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Fairmont General Hospital announced Friday it will file for
oDOT update
oDOT update What’s new Upcoming new road projects in Mahoning County by the Ohio Department of
Mixed emotions about NFL settlement
Associated Press NEW YORK The hundreds of millions of dollars the NFL is ready to pay former
MYCAP Workforce Development Program is Thursday
The six-week program is for adults 18 and older who are seeking employment but lack the necessary skills for which employers are looking.
Ohio sales tax increases, income tax decreases
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Thinking about buying a car or a sofa or some fancy
Ohio food banks need our help
Opinion: COLUMBUS In 2007, people in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties made more than a half-
Ohio should deny parole for Trumbull ‘sociopath’ killer
Editorial: Twenty-one years ago, 16-year- old Christopher Ferrell, along with a group of other juvenile
Let other nations punish Syria
Opinion: Seattle Times: The United States is under no obligation or duty to take the lead in another military
Lighthouse Baptist marks 25th year
bessemer, pa. Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1021 Stateline Road, will celebrate its 25th anniversary
Gold is making a comeback
Associated Press NEW YORK Gold is having a summer revival. The price of gold touched $1,420 an
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Fair, 8 a.m.: Harness racing begins at noon, with the
Irish looking to grow offense
The onus for the Notre Dame offense heading into today’s game against Temple is to score more.
IRAQ Violence kills 14 as al-Qaida claims attacks
Associated Press BAGHDAD, iraq The Iraqi branch of al-Qaida claimed responsibility Friday for a
Obama weighs ‘limited’ action against Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON Edging toward a punitive strike against Syria, President Barack
Ginsburg to officiate at same-sex marriage
Associated Press WASHINGTON Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will officiate at a same-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Kate’s 1st appearance since royal birth LONDON The Duchess of Cambridge has made
McDonald overcomes penalties in rout
McDonald coach Dan Williams, although happy about the victory, isn’t pleased about the mental errors.
Developer of W.Va. power plant files for bankruptcy protection
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. The developer of a $2 billion coal-fired power plant in
Cut with machete
Cut with machete youngstown A man told police he was cut with a machete in a dispute over car
Humility of Mary nuns elect leaders
Staff report VILLA MARIA, Pa. The Sisters of the Humility of Mary elected new leadership for a
Man dies in lawn-mower accident
Staff report NESHANNOCK, Pa. A commercial landscaping employee on a lawn mower died in a 6 p.m.
METRO DIGEST || Man accused of choking his dog arraigned
Dog-choking hearing YOUNGSTOWN Not-guilty pleas were entered Friday for a man accused of
SPIRIT-LED MEMBERS
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Though Simon Road Church of God engages its
Sebring man indicted on child sex-porn charges
Daniel Nutt is accused of viewing or downloading pictures of a minor not his own child engaging in sexual activity on Feb. 13.
ZZ Top Looking to ‘LA FUTURA’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There are only so many musicians or bands that are
dayton racino Official: Nonunion workers shut out at Penn Gaming site
By THOMAS GNAU Dayton Daily News The head of an Ohio construction trade group that represents
Bank of America to lay off 1,100 workers
Bank of America to lay off 1,100 workers BEACHWOOD, OHIO Bank of America Corp. will lay off more
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas R. Watson, 36, of 3658 Hopkins Road,