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V24: Touring shows captures full swing concert experience
Most of the touring productions reliving the swing era of music from the ’30s and ’40s begin and end with the big-band orchestra.
Speakers tell Lowellville kids risks of alcohol, drug abuse
Matt Glover of Brookfield speaks about his struggles with alcohol addiction to a group of Lowellville High School students. Wednesday’s event, which also featured others ...
Stories published October 24, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
East Palestine native starts paranormal group after spirit encounters
It all started for Jennifer Albert about four years ago when a lamp cord would not leave her alone.
Cops: Man not blind enough for dog
Cops: Man not blind enough for dog youngstown Coitsville police say Kenneth DeFiore is not
H Block members enter pleas
H Block members enter pleas H block gang please youngstown Three members of a South Side-
Section of Norquest Blvd. in Austintown remains closed until Monday
Section of Norquest Blvd. in Austintown remains closed until Monday
Grand jury indicts David Hackett on aggravated-murder charge
Grand jury indicts David Hackett on aggravated-murder charge
Candidates' debate tonight at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Candidates' debate tonight at Fellows Riverside Gardens
United Way postpones drawing for its top prize for now
United Way postpones drawing for its top prize for now
Ohio's senators split on reaction to health overhaul
Ohio's senators split on reaction to health overhaul
Racing Commission says it wants more horse stalls at Austintown racino
Racing Commission says it wants more horse stalls at Austintown racino
Youngstown council safety committee cancels today's meeting
Youngstown council safety committee cancels today's meeting
Pa. man who lost eye from stun gun arrested in Mo.
Pa. man who lost eye from stun gun arrested in Mo.
Boardman police arrest woman on child-endangering, theft charges
Boardman police arrest woman on child-endangering, theft charges
BREAKING NEWS: Boardman business submits high bid for McGuffey Mall/Garland Plaza
Boardman business submits high bid for McGuffey Mall/Garland Plaza
Trumbull elections board has public test of vote-tabulation equipment Friday
Trumbull elections board has public test of vote-tabulation equipment Friday
Moms: Wounded sons weren't targets in Nev. shooting
Moms: Wounded sons weren't targets in Nev. shooting
Healthcare.gov problems are target at Hill hearing
Healthcare.gov problems are target at Hill hearing
US Marshals arrest 3 women in Youngstown on obstruction charges
US Marshals arrest 3 women in Youngstown on obstruction charges
Warren police: Dash-cam video from another officer's car shows Taemarr Walker was armed
Warren police: Dash-cam video from another officer's car shows Taemarr Walker was armed
Howland assembly to focus on school levy
Howland schools will host an assembly of key communicators at 7 p.m. Monday in Howland High School, 200 Shaffer Drive NE.
New recycling drop-off site in Warren
The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District is providing a new recycling drop-off site at Summit Academy School, 1461 Moncrest Drive NW. The site is open seven days a week during daylight hours.
YMTA will present honors recital
YMTA will present honors recital YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Music Teachers’ Association will present
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Jason and Kelly (Snyder) Cline of Wellington, Fla., are announcing the birth of a daughter,
Annual wellness day Saturday at Howland yoga center
A Moment for Me Yoga and Wellness Center, 8309 High St., will have its third annual wellness day Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fall fun open house at Vista Center in Boardman Sunday
Vista Center of Boardman, 830 Boardman-Canfield Road, will host a fall fun open house event from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The event will be in the Vista Center parking lot; in case of inclement weather, it will be moved indoors.
Still waiting for Sandy grants
A year after superstorm Sandy sent more than 6 feet of ocean water into their ice cream store and destroyed everything inside, Brian and Michelle McMullin are still waiting to hear if they’ll get grant money from New Jersey to help pay rebuilding costs.
Dellick accused in 2 other road-rage incidents; special prosecutor considered
Prosecutor Paul J. Gains will soon decide whether to ask the Ohio Attorney General’s office to be a special prosecutor in the aggravated assault case against a judge’s son.
Phillips’ goal with 19 seconds to play lifts Canfield
Before their postseason run began, Canfield soccer coach Phil Simone decided to move his best defender all the way up the field.
South Range volleyball team wins district
It was the second consecutive Salem district title for the Raiders.
Polar Bears ice Spartans again
The top-seeded Polar Bears used ball control, stifling midfield defense and a steady amount of shots on goal to defeat the Spartans, 3-0, in a Division I district semifinal Wednesday night.
As election nears, Youngstown mayoral candidate awaiting mental-health evaluation
He remains in county jail and will be there after the Nov. 5 election unless he posts $15,000 bond
Urban League president urges community patience during shooting investigation
Urban League president urges community to ‘exercise patience’ during shooting investigation
Ohio football player kicked off team, suspended over poem
WJW-TV reports that 16-year-old Nick Andre was punished after reading the poem in class. The assignment was to write about something that made him angry, and he took out his frustration on the 1-7 Rittman High School gridiron team.
Attorney General’s office approves special prosecutor for Hubbard horn-honking conflict
Attorney General’s office approves special prosecutor for Hubbard horn-honking conflict
A Night of Magic at LaBrae
The Youngstown Magic Club will present its annual Night of Comedy & Magic, featuring Dave Kaplan and Dave Chandler, Saturday at the LaBrae High School Auditorium, 1001 N. Leavitt Road.
Sammarone to strengthen policies after worker racks up $400 bill
The mayor questions the need for many city-issued cell phones
Penn State, Robinson ready for No. 4 OSU
Getting caught up in the pregame hype surrounding Saturday’s game at No. 4 Ohio State is one catch Penn State receiver Allen Robinson would prefer not to make.
Touring shows captures full swing concert experience
Most of the touring productions reliving the swing era of music from the ’30s and ’40s begin and end with the big-band orchestra.
Youngstown woman brings her tearful story to the screen
The locally made film “Angry Tears” will get a red-carpet premiere for the cast and crew at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Encore Cinema in Great East Plaza.
Address glitch sends mail-in ballots back to Columbiana voters
The board of elections used about 50 to 100 envelopes with its old mailing address
Ohio House mulls simplifying state's municipal income-tax systems
Bill sponsors say it's an attempt to make it easier for businesses to file required forms and pay their municipal tax bills.
Weathersfield police seek information on suspect in shooting, robbery
The robber got into the victim’s vehicle, demanding money.
Speakers tell Lowellville kids risks of alcohol, drug abuse
Matt Glover of Brookfield speaks about his struggles with alcohol addiction to a group of Lowellville High School students. Wednesday’s event, which also featured others sharing their personal experiences, was organized as part of Red Ribbon Week.
‘Trunk-or-Treat’
‘Trunk-or-Treat’ CANFIELD The Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St., will host its
Officials probe fire on Early Road
Officials probe fire on Early Road YOUNGSTOWN Fire officials continue to investigate what caused
Kvamme’s firm lands OSU deal
Associated Press CLEVELAND An investment fund co-founded by Republican Gov. John Kasich’s former
Reversal pays off for Boston
Given a bit of help by the umpires and a lot more by the Cardinals, the Boston Red Sox turned this World Series opener into a laugher.
Guilty plea in McDonald’s worker killing
Associated Press AKRON A northeast Ohio man has pleaded guilty to aggravated murder in the fatal
Atty. Zena gets one-year stayed suspension
Atty. Thomas E. Zena’s law practice will be monitored for a year.
32 charged in heroin sweep in NE Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND Thirty-two people have been charged in a federal-state sweep against
Jury investigating rape case brings unrelated charges
Associated Press COLUMBUS A grand jury investigating whether other laws were broken in
Will Boston Marathon suspect blame brother?
Associated Press BOSTON Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s lawyers may try to save him from the death penalty
Top court ruling upholds free speech, union lawyer says
Unionized Ohio public employees now can exercise free speech on the same basis as everyone else, union lawyer says.
Campbell police arrest 4 on drug charges
The four men will appear Friday in Campbell Municipal Court.
Tests suggest baby born with HIV may be cured
Associated Press Doctors now have convincing evidence that they put HIV into remission, hopefully
Champion cop seeking removal of Ttrustee Jeff Hovanic
Staff report WARREN A Boardman attorney filed legal action Wednesday in the Warren-based Ohio
Soft-spoken teen accused of killing teacher in Mass.
Associated Press DANVERS, Mass. A well-liked teacher was found slain in woods behind this quiet
State website alerts Ohioans to expanded Medicaid program
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state is notifying people on its new benefits website that more
Moms: Wounded sons were not targets in Nev.
Associated Press SPARKS, Nev. The parents of the two boys wounded by a seventh-grader who
natural gas Firm drops plan to drill in SE Pa.
Associated Press FERNDALE, Pa. A Michigan-based energy company has given up a six-year battle to
Man gets 6.5 years after video confession
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man who acknowledged his confessional video would give prosecutors
Despite opening inaccuracy, all Americans should see ‘Butler’
Opinion: Despite opening inaccuracy, all Americans should see ‘Butler’ The first scene in Lee Daniels’ film
Calif. deputies shoot, kill 13-year-old boy
Associated Press SANTA ROSA, Calif. Police in California say a 13-year-old boy who was killed by
Zombies to convene in downtown Youngstown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The annual Zombie Crawl in downtown pubs and restaurants will begin at
Liberty schools levy
The head of the Liberty schools fiscal oversight commission says a levy would be a hard sell, but the district needs to try.
Mathews school board hears architects’ presentations
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA An architect has estimated the cost of a new
Colt Ford can’t be found on country radio
Colt Ford may have a thick skin, but this Georgia native is starting to take things personally.
As Stern leaves, NBA Finals format changed
As Stern leaves, NBA Finals format changed NEW YORK David Stern’s NBA owners gathered one last
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Teddy Pantelas Chris Coles
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2013. There are 68 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Craig Beach Village Council, judicial committee, 10 a.m., village municipal
Surplus food
Surplus food Warren Family Mission and Second Harvest Food Bank, 361 Elm Road, Warren. Fresh
Steelers’ new-look line coming together
The names are not the ones Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin penciled in atop the depth chart when the season began.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
‘Giant bee’ is actually a hornet
Q. What is this giant bee? Is it the flesh-eating Asian Hornet I just saw on TV? Shannon from
Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic
Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic When: Mondays and Thursdays through Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to noon.
Meyer: O-line is Buckeyes’ backbone
In the din of the winning locker room, Meyer did something rare: He called up each of the five linemen for special acknowledgement from the rest of their teammates.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Counselor (R) A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in
Browns bench Weeden; Campbell to start
Jason Campbell didn’t get passed over a second time. He’s all Cleveland has left.
“Project Runway — All-Stars” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Alyssa Milano assumes the hosting
“Project Runway — All-Stars” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Alyssa Milano assumes the hosting duties for a new
For Austintown schools: Mock, Schnurrenberger and Jakubec
Editorial: If you believe the new campus that encompasses the elementary and intermediate schools is a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS 3-month-old Prince George is christened LONDON Dressed in a lace and satin gown
Turkey betrays Israel and the US
Opinion: A new report has sent a jolt through the world of spies and spy-handlers, with revelations of a
Farmers National reports 3Q profit
Farmers National reports 3Q profit CANFIELD Farmers National Bank on Wednesday reported a
Storing tender bulbs
Storing tender bulbs As you dig bulbs of tender plants such as elephant ears, dahlias and cannas,
Time to ready houseplants to come back indoors
By Dan Burns OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Shorter days and lower temperatures signal that
Fall cleanup continues
Fall cleanup continues Nothing reduces disease and insect pressure for 2014’s garden like a good
US lenders should just say no to underwriting more debt
Opinion: The fiasco in Washington over the partial government shutdown, raising the debt ceiling and
Here’s what to do with all those leaves FALL FOLIAGE
As the summer gives way to fall, our thoughts turn to cooler days and fall colors.
Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini: boxer, film star, winemaker
Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will be back in town this weekend for the first public screenings here of
Rust Belt to host Masquerade Ball
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Theater Company will host a Masquerade Ball at B&O Station,
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Yuselis L. Jones, of 1198 Suzylinn Ave., Boardman v.