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TubaChristmas will play its 15th concert Dec. 7 at Eastwood
Wes O’Connor, left, Austintown Fitch High School director of bands, has been conductor of TubaChristmas since it began. Fitch band members who will partipate in ...
Math game improves fourth graders’ basic skills
Fourth-grade students at Union Elementary School participated in 24 Game, game is designed to improve math skills while having fun, on Oct. 24.
Preschool brings Halloween fun to SOV
Preschoolers dressed in a variety of Halloween costumes made crafts with residents of Shepherd of the Valley Oct. 30.
CVMS honors veterans
Eighth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle School honored veterans during the school’s annual Veterans Day program Nov. 11.
Author Jay Asher speaks at Austintown library
While writing for his high school newspaper, Jay Asher learned that words have power. That’s what the author of “Thirteen Reasons Why” told a group ...
Stories published November 15, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
1 brother killed, another injured in shooting at detailing business
Elliott Stewart, 25, of Maywood Drive in Boardman, was shot to death at 5:30 p.m. Friday outside his family’s detailing shop, Breeze Car Waxing, 3628 Southern Blvd.
Newton Falls man arrested in suspected meth-lab home
Newton Falls man arrested in suspected meth-lab home Staff report NEWTON FALLS Police
Three indicted after raid on suspected meth lab in Lordstown
Three indicted, arrested following raid on suspected meth-amphetamine lab in Lordstown
Speed was a factor in triple fatal Sharon accident, police say
Speed was a factor in triple fatal Sharon accident, police say SHARON The Sharon Police
150 years after panning Gettysburg Address, paper retracts editorial
It took 150 years, but a Pennsylvania newspaper said Thursday it should have recognized the greatness of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address at the time it was delivered.
Albania rejects request to destroy Syrian weapons
Albania rejects request to destroy Syrian weapons TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania, a small,
House OKs coverage plans short of Obamacare rules
House OKs coverage plans short of Obamacare rules WASHINGTON (AP) — Brushing aside a White House
First Place Bank in Liberty robbed this afternoon
First Place Bank in Liberty robbed this afternoon liberty The First Place Bank at 4682 Belmont
Tight Sochi security regime raises rights concerns
Tight Sochi security regime raises rights concerns MOSCOW (AP) — The organizers of the 2014 Winter
Toronto councilors look to strip mayor of powers
Toronto councilors look to strip mayor of powers TORONTO (AP) – Toronto’s City Council was
Watchdog discusses Syria weapons destruction plan
Watchdog discusses Syria weapons destruction plan THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The tiny and
Man jailed after truck hits pole
Man jailed after truck hits pole Staff report BOARDMAN Boardman police arrested a 21-year-
China to ease 1-child policy, abolish labor camps
China to ease 1-child policy, abolish labor camps BEIJING (AP) — China will loosen family planning
Two Youngstown men arrested on drug charges in Campbell
Two Youngstown men arrested on drug charges in Campbell CAMPBELL Two Youngstown men were
Struthers man charged after crash in Boardman
Struthers man charged after crash in Boardman Boardman police arrested a 21-year-old Struthers man
House GOP getting its say on cancellations
House GOP getting its say on cancellations WASHINGTON (AP) — First, President Barack Obama had his
Lack of younger enrollees threatens exchanges
Lack of younger enrollees threatens exchanges LOS ANGELES (AP) — Among the concerns surrounding
Filipinos abroad seek news, rally aid after Haiyan
Filipinos abroad seek news, rally aid after Haiyan HONG KONG (AP) — They gather in California
In Philippines, battered town gets busy rebuilding
In Philippines, battered town gets busy rebuilding GUIUAN, Philippines (AP) — The knock of hammer
Man on trial in 1999 murder
Man on trial in 1999 murder PITTSBURGH (AP) — Closing arguments are scheduled today in the trial
Prison, house arrest imposed in mortgage fraud
Prison, house arrest imposed in mortgage fraud PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former mortgage broker
Coach charged with assaulting 2 young boys
Coach charged with assaulting 2 young boys PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities say a part-time north
YSU program on JFK at Niles Middle School
The Youngstown State University Career Paths Afterschool Program at Niles Middle School will host a presentation on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at the school, 411 Brown St.
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 for a dinner at the Serbian Church
YMCA plans annual Thanksgiving 5K
YMCA plans annual Thanksgiving 5K NEW CASTLE, PA. New Castle Community YMCA, 20 W. Washington
Free caregiver program Monday in Poland
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter is offering Caregiver Connection from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road.
Lordstown board special meeting this afternoon
The Lordstown Board of Public Affairs will have a special meeting at 4 p.m. today at the administration building, 1455 Salt Springs Road.
3 Trumbull families grow by one at adoption celebration
For the Shaffers of Hubbard, foster parenting and adopting have become as natural and normal as the beautiful smile on the face of the newest permanent member of their family — 2-year-old Isabella.
Hain powered YSU to easy romp over Warren Wilson
Hain’s double-double powered YSU to a romp over Warren Wilson
Fracking wastewater one step closer to moving by barge
U.S. Coast Guard releases draft policy for public comment
Mooney, Struthers contest pits storied team against Cinderella winner
They are separated by a mere 4.3 miles. In terms of male enrollment, they differ by just 20 students.
Wolford wants fans to rock Ice Castle
On Monday, Youngstown State’s athletic website posted a letter from head coach Eric Wolford.
Falcons stay hot as weather turns cold
This week’s football practices across the Mahoning Valley have been a bit colder, a bit windier ... and a bit snowier.
ValleyCare Northside nurses without contract since July 19, 2012
Nurses without contract since July 19, 2012
Pollifrone’s leadership plays big role in Struthers’ success
A 4-0 start proved that Struthers was for real, but a bump in the road during the middle of the season tested the will of the Wildcats.
$3M bond set for Walker, charged in gas-station killing
Judge W. Wyatt McKay of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court set bond at $3 million for TaShawn Walker, the 26-year-old Baytown, Texas, man charged with killing Richard C. Rollison IV, 24, Oct. 26.
New Middletown priest in hospital after crash
The priest of a New Middletown church is in stable condition at St. Elizabeth Health Center after a car accident on Wednesday.
Youngstown academic commission focuses on suspensions
The commission chairwoman wants recommendations from principals to reduce suspensions
Fed grand jury indicts Youngstown man for real-estate fraud
Ondrea Shabazz took part in the scheme from October 2011 to June of this year, according to the U.S. attorney.
Youngstown elementary school girls volleyball tourney set for Saturday
The program was started to foster community among elementary schools
Downtown Youngstown business gets $20K for interior improvements
It’s co-owned by one of the mayor’s sons
Needy Ohioans can seek Medicaid soon
The system will be available about a month earlier than expected
Youngstown's 3 new cops have previous experience
By joe gorman jgorman@vindy.com youngstown Taryn Perkins and Rory Timlin are following in the
TubaChristmas will play its 15th concert Dec. 7 at Eastwood
Wes O’Connor, left, Austintown Fitch High School director of bands, has been conductor of TubaChristmas since it began. Fitch band members who will partipate in TubaChristmas are, continuing from left, Shane Dillon, Zack While, Brian Schubert, Austin Bartley and Gabrielle Figueroa, also at top. They’re playing different styles of the low-pitch brass instrument.
Dana Young Artist Competition scheduled for Nov. 17
The Dana School of Music has announced the Dana Young Artist Competition, to be Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. at
Math game improves fourth graders’ basic skills
Fourth-grade students at Union Elementary School participated in 24 Game, game is designed to improve math skills while having fun, on Oct. 24.
Union chills with cold treat
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Union Elementary students and staff received a
Preschool brings Halloween fun to SOV
Preschoolers dressed in a variety of Halloween costumes made crafts with residents of Shepherd of the Valley Oct. 30.
BHS places fourth in OHSAA competition
The Boardman High School Cross Country team concluded the most successful season in school history
Poland Community Briefs
Christmas in Columbiana The Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau has announced the “Christmas in
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Names: Anthony Suszczynski; Jake Miller Instruments: Trumpet; Baritone/Tuba
Cardinal Mooney has Fall Fun Festival
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com A Fall Fun Festival was offered at Cardinal Mooney
Shepherd of the Valley collects “Holiday Mail for Heroes”
Between Nov. 6 and Dec. 1, Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, located at 301 W. Western Reserve Road in
Veteran recounts friendship and fortune in World War II
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Buzz Altemus of Austintown is not your typical war
Boardman Park hosts Great Pumpkin Carve-Out contest
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Participants laid out newspaper on picnic
Boardman park hosts Supper with Santa
Boardman Park will be sponsoring “Supper with Santa” once more this year on Dec. 4 and 5 at the
Dana Competition set for Nov. 17
The Dana School of Music has announced the Dana Young Artist Competition, to be Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. at
Poland alumni named educator of the year
During its 54th annual conference in Boise, Idaho on Sept. 14-18, the National Association of State
Boardman Park hosts Supper with Santa
Boardman Park will be sponsoring “Supper with Santa” once more this year on Dec. 4 and 5 at the
Poland Schools Foundation honors alumni
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The Poland Schools Foundation had its annual banquet
SOV collects “Holiday Mail for Heroes”
Between Nov. 6 and Dec. 1, Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, located at 301 W. Western Reserve Road in
Boardman Community Briefs
Senior Center to host Homesafe program Austintown Senior Center, located at 112 Westchester Dr. in
CARDINAL CORNER
Dear Canfield School Residents, The Canfield Local Schools extends its sincere appreciation to the
Boardman High School hosts Witch Walk
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Boardman High School art club members turned into
Cross country team celebrates success
On Nov. 4, the cross country team celebrated the success of the 2013 season at its annual banquet.
Veteran recounts friendship and fortune in World War II
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Buzz Altemus of Austintown is not your typical war
Austintown Sports Briefs
Carrano signs letter of intent Senior golfer Dom Carrano signed an athletic letter-of-intent to
SOV - Poland collects “Holiday Mail for Heroes”
Between Nov. 6 and Dec. 1, Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, located at 301 W. Western Reserve Road in
Senior Center to host Homesafe program
Senior Center to host Homesafe program Austintown Senior Center, located at 112 Westchester Dr. in
Brine dumper’s sentencing delayed
Michael P. Guesman, who pleaded guilty to dumping oilfield waste into a Mahoning River tributary, will be sentenced Jan. 24.
Browns prepare for critical game
Browns cornerback Joe Haden has been impatiently waiting to play in an NFL game as significant as the ones he almost took for granted in college.
YSU ROUNDUP News and notes
Tressel to talk: Former Youngstown State coach Jim Tressel, who will be inducted into the school’s
Austintown Community Briefs
Senior Center to host Homesafe program Austintown Senior Center, located at 112 Westchester Dr. in
This week’s Q&A Struthers’ Curt Kuntz
Curt Kuntz led Struthers to an 8-2 season and its first playoff berth since 1999 after the Wildcats
Phantoms hoping magic against Muskegon reappears
Leading scorer Kyle Connor is back after winning gold
Indianapolis rallies from 14-0 deficit to beat Tennessee
The Indianapolis Colts just keep digging themselves into early holes, then proving they know how to come back and win.
Beard’s Navy experience laid foundation for success
One will not find a more polished and articulate man than Boardman native Evan Beard.
Boeing looks outside Wash. to build new 777X airplane
Associated Press SEATTLE Boeing’s history in the Pacific Northwest dates back more than a
oddly enough
oddly enough Pet kangaroo gets loose, causes stir in West Texas MIDLAND, Texas Officers in
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald R. Parrish, 53, of 105 Overhill Road,
Canfield, West Branch to play in showcase
Canfield, West Branch to play in showcase CANTON The varsity girls basketball teams at Canfield
thanksgiving Cost of holiday meal 44 cents less than ’12
Associated Press Here’s another reason to be thankful this holiday season — the cost of putting
R-e-s-p-e-c-t! Rebels motivated as underdogs
There’s no denying that Crestview had extra motivation for last week’s opening-round playoff game against Liberty.
Steelers’ Taylor welcomes shot at stopping Johnson
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor figures there’s only one way to keep up with Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson.
OSU’s Perry ‘looking good’ on defense
Although his Ohio State teammates might straggle to 5 a.m. workouts wearing sweatpants, the sophomore linebacker from Olentangy High School doesn’t want to look scruffy.
Prostitution sting nets arrest of woman
Prostitution sting nets arrest of woman BOARDMAN Township police arrested a 45-year-old
Mobility for young adults at 50-year low in US
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. mobility for young adults has fallen to the lowest level in
birthdays
birthdays Actor Ed Asner is 84. Singer Petula Clark is 81. Comedian Jack Burns of Burns and
DNA points to Europe for dogs’ origins
Associated Press NEW YORK For years, scientists have been dogged by this evolution question:
WORLD DIGEST || Couple returns adopted son, 9
Couple returns adopted son, 9 CINCINNATI An Ohio couple who authorities say returned their 9
Trumbull Correctional Institute gets top rankings by inspection committee
Trumbull Correctional Institute has been rated one of the safest, cleanest and best managed security facilities in Ohio by the Correctional Institution Inspection Committee.
Philippine officials defend typhoon response
Associated Press TACLOBAN, Philippines The Philippine government today defended its efforts to
Jury convicts ex-fugitive in $100M veterans' fraud case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A mysterious defendant in a $100 million, cross-country fraud case
Prosecutor: Man who killed wife should get less time
Associated Press AKRON A man facing a mandatory life sentence for fatally shooting his ailing
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, special meeting, 9 a.m., Center Middle School, 7410 Market
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Matthew and Rebecca Shrake, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 12. Eric
Condemned man’s request raises ethical issues
Associated Press COLUMBUS An 11th-hour request by an Ohio death row inmate to donate his organs
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Mahoning County commissioners borrow $600,000
The Mahoning County commissioners are borrowing $600,000 for juvenile justice center improvements and computer acquisitions.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “La Boheme,” 7:30 p.m.: Opera Western Reserve presents the enduring
Ruling gives businesses ploy to bypass birth-control mandate
Opinion: Ruling gives businesses ploy to bypass birth-control mandate Can the birth-control man- date be
Ohioan gets death sentence for killing mom, 2 kids
Associated Press SANDUSKY A man convicted of killing a woman and her two young children has been
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Beginnings Outreach Ministries, 2007 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown,
Man gets 11 years for bat attack
Associated Press DAYTON A man who pleaded guilty to attempted murder for hitting a 73-year-old
A battle of Marietta natives
Opinion: The 6th Congressional District race will pit two-term incumbent Bill Johnson, a Republican, against
Betrayal of Israel is coming
Opinion: In Geneva, Switzerland, the United States and other major powers appeared close to a deal with Iran
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2013. There are 46 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Government speeds research on various automotive safety systems
Associated Press WASHINGTON The government is speeding up research on safety systems that
In reversal, Obama to allow health plans set to be canceled
Associated Press WASHINGTON His personal and political credibility on the line, President Barack
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.95 .01 Avalon
Let bridge-repair partnership span all quadrants of the state
Editorial: Public safety in Ohio received a much needed boost recently when the Ohio Department of
New video-game consoles face new landscape
Associated Press NEW YORK The last time Sony and Microsoft came out with new video-game
Train wreck of Obamacare
Opinion: The Marietta Times: In a way, the train wreck that is the Obamacare website has been a godsend to
Consumers dividend
Consumers dividend MINERVA Consumers Bancorp, the holding company for Consumers National Bank,
newsmakers
newsmakers John Oliver to star in weekly HBO comedy LOS ANGELES HBO says that John Oliver is
Canfield Community Briefs
Senior Center to host Homesafe program Austintown Senior Center, located at 112 Westchester Dr. in
CVMS honors veterans
Eighth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle School honored veterans during the school’s annual Veterans Day program Nov. 11.
Veteran recounts friendship and fortune in World War II
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Buzz Altemus of Austintown is not your typical war
Yellen stands by Fed’s low interest-rate policies
Associated Press WASHINGTON Janet Yellen made clear Thursday that she’s prepared to stand by the
Author Jay Asher speaks at Austintown library
While writing for his high school newspaper, Jay Asher learned that words have power. That’s what the author of “Thirteen Reasons Why” told a group of teens Oct. 15 when he spoke at the Austintown library. And he knew he wanted to continue writing.
CHS baseball teams serve up dinner
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Looking ahead to the spring season, the Canfield High School
Obama visits Ohio steel plant
Associated Press CLEVELAND Dogged by the botched enrollment launch of his health care law,
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