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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Warren police looking for man who tried to entice girl, boy

Warren police looking for man who tried to entice girl, boy


Campbell police, Mahoning County Children Services, probe boy's alleged abuse

Campbell police, Mahoning County Children Services, probe boy's alleged abuse


Williams, Azarenka set for US Open women's final

Williams, Azarenka set for US Open women's final


Blitz Friday night scores

Friday's high school football scores


UPDATE | Anti-fracking amendment will be on fall ballot

UPDATE | Anti-fracking amendment will be on fall ballot


Patient abuser gets one-year probation

Patient abuser gets one-year probation


Coalition drops challenge to fracking amendment

Coalition drops challenge to fracking amendment


New diner coming to Boardman by end of September

New diner coming to Boardman


Religious sect raided in Germany on abuse fears

Religious sect raided in Germany on abuse fears BERLIN (AP) - Police raided a Christian sect in


Woman on death row could be freed to await retrial

Woman on death row could be freed to await retrial PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona woman who has spent


Zimmerman's wife seeks life-insurance policy

Zimmerman's wife seeks life-insurance policy


Pa. authority head charged with stealing resources

Pa. authority head charged with stealing resources


Hitler bodyguard Rochus Misch dies at 96

Hitler bodyguard Rochus Misch dies at 96 BERLIN (AP) - Rochus Misch, who served as Adolf Hitler’s


Ex-official says turnpike should be under PennDOT

Ex-official says turnpike should be under PennDOT


4 finalists named for Cincy police job

4 finalists named for Cincy police job


Alzheimer Network Caregiver Series offered

Alzheimer Network Caregiver Series offered


Pa. ice cream truck driver arrested on child-sex charge

Pa. ice cream truck driver arrested on child-sex charge


Ohio bearing company to spin off steel business

Ohio bearing company to spin off steel business


In south Egypt, Islamists take over a town

In south Egypt, Islamists take over a town DALGA, Egypt (AP) - The Coptic Orthodox priest would


Texas Roadhouse hiring for new Niles location

Texas Roadhouse hiring for new Niles location Texas Roadhouse, the chain restaurant based in


Report: Ohio kidnapper called mother of 1 victim

Report: Ohio kidnapper called mother of 1 victim COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland kidnapper Ariel


Today’s United Way Day of Caring kicks off with breakfast

Today’s United Way Day of Caring kicks off with breakfast YOUNGSTOWN The United Way’s annual Day


Labs seeking sarin chemical signature: 99-125-81

Labs seeking sarin chemical signature: 99-125-81 WASHINGTON (AP) - Three simple numbers will prove


US employers add 169K jobs, rate falls to 7.3 pct.

US employers add 169K jobs, rate falls to 7.3 pct. WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers added 169,000


Canton man charged after alleged shoplifting

Canton man charged after alleged shoplifting BOARDMAN — A Canton man is now facing theft and


Warren police investigate death of 4-month-old as possible homicide

Warren police investigate death of 4-month-old as possible homicide WARREN Police have


Men try to entice children into their vehicles in Warren

Men try to entice children into their vehicles in Warren WARREN A 12-year-old girl called 911 at


SOCIETY DIGEST || Date corrected for dinner at church

Date corrected for dinner at church POLAND Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road, will


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.


Obama, in Europe, still pursuing Syria support

Obama, in Europe, still pursuing Syria support ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - President Barack


Lesser term sought in gun case linked to death

Lesser term sought in gun case linked to death NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Philadelphia man who


Charges in gunfire that hurt jitney driver, 92

Charges in gunfire that hurt jitney driver, 92 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a man has been


Expert witness still sought in murder trial

Expert witness still sought in murder trial SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — A defense attorney is making


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Bikers pay tribute to veterans in Austintown

A cool September night and a parking lot full of bikes set the stage for a special salute to veterans.

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Bulldogs bounce Cards; Sabula, Slaven score for Poland

Sabula, Slaven score for Poland

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Manning carries Denver to stunning win with record-tying 7 TD passes

Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos waited eight long months, then another 33 minutes, to get the season started.


Northside nurses: Contract hinges on patient care

Talks between nurses' union and ValleyCare set for Wednesday


New three-year contract signed for Covelli Centre naming rights

Covelli Enterprises is paying $25,000 more a year under new deal


Falcons corner market on ties, Howland’s Tvaroch scores late

Howland’s Tvaroch scores late for stalemate


Youngstown mayoral candidate is in county jail

He faces charges of aggravated menacing and disorderly conduct


WILLIAMS: Radio, cable-TV changes are many

Cumulus stations now carry Browns games


Bat found in Poland Township tested positive for rabies

A bat found in Poland Township tested positive for rabies


Scalzo: FCS success can’t dent Delany’s Big Ten arrogance

Here’s the truth: Jim Delany doesn’t want Big Ten teams scheduling FCS opponents because the Big Ten stinks.


Puskas: It’s the most wonderful time of the year

High school football on Friday, college football on Saturday and the NFL on Sunday and Monday? It doesn’t get any better than that.


Former Idora Park carousel picked as winner of Totally Awesome Awards

Staff report Once the crowning jewel of Youngstown’s Idora Park, the 1922 carousel with 48 hand-


Forklift video produces worker suspension in Trumbull

Seasonal worker at county engineer’s office suspended for failing to protect 2 summer workers


Parole denied for Anthony Cioffi Jr. who raped child in 1991

Parole Board refuses to release Anthony Cioffi Jr. for at least 5 years


Broncos strike for 3 TDs in 3rd, trounce Ravens

Justin Tucker hit a 25-yard field goal and the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens led the Denver Broncos by three points at halftime Thursday night in the season opener that started 33 minutes late because of lightning.


Poland superintendent living his dream

From the moment his former elementary school principal asked to shoot baskets with him, David Janofa knew he wanted to be an education administrator.


New virus tied to deaths, sicknesses of Ohio dogs

By Kathy Antoniotti Akron Beacon Journal AKRON Symptoms associated with a new virus are


Youngstown mom charged with child endangering

The woman's 3-year-old daughter left the house to follow her 8-year-old sister to school.


Canfield Fair vendors report finding counterfeit bills

Fair vendors report finding counterfeit bills


Homemade big bangs

A mixture of household items poured in a solo cup reacts and catches fire during an explosion demonstration by the FBI and Youngstown Bomb Squad Thursday at Gennaro Paving in Lowellville.


First game important for Browns

Associated Press BEREA The buildup has almost always been followed by the letdown. The Browns’


Obama seeks G-20 leaders’ support for Syria strike

Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Russia President Barack Obama pressed fellow world leaders on


Jones’ crash course pays off for Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent most of the offseason hoping its crowded backfield would sort itself out.


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Blurred Lines’ named song of the summer NEW YORK To no one’s surprise, Robin


No urgency in redistricting of wards

Opinion: At the pace Youngstown City Council is going, it’s a good thing there’s plenty of time to redistrict


Akron Hoban at Fitch

Akron Hoban at Fitch Alliance at Canfield Brookfield at Newton Falls Campbell at South Range


This week’s Q&A Hubbard’s Brian Hoffman

Brian Hoffman began his seventh season as head coach at Hubbard High with a 49-12 victory over


Emerging leaders program a success in Youngstown

Initiative teaches business strategies to underserved communities nationwide


Campbell PD makes several drug arrests in past few days

Interim chief says arrests are product of increased drug-only patrols


Former Ohio State and Denver Broncos linebacker learned lessons from legendary Woody Hayes Champion’s Gradishar giving back

By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com Champion native and football great Randy Gradishar’s support for


METRO DIGEST || Saturday flea market benefits Cats Are People Too

Event will help cats WARREN Cats Are People Too Club’s Giant Flea Market will be from 9 a.m. to


Give ex-convicts help they need to re-enter society successfully

Editorial: The case of Symeon Bankston of Youngstown illustrates an often understated dilemma in America’s


Jerron Jenkins’ top students became teachers of the game

First-year Liberty football coach Kevin Cylar fondly recalled his standout high school career at East High School at a recent practice.


Spieth, 20, picked for Presidents Cup

Webb Simpson also was selected


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David D. Herron, 57, of 15915 Danbury Drive, Salem,


Surplus clothing

Surplus clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood, Youngstown (Hillman Street


Reward offered

Reward offered Bruce Shepas and Jim Sobien of Austintown are offering a $200 cash reward for


Poland briefs

Rust Belt Theater Company to present NEVERMORE The Rust Belt Theater Company will present


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v American Legion Street Fair, 6 p.m.: The annual end-of-summer


birthdays

birthdays Comedian JoAnne Worley is 78. Country singer David Allan Coe is 74. Singer-bassist Roger


Clunky dialogue dooms latest offering in sci-fi series ‘Riddick’ returns

By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer 222He’s talking about how he ended up on a desolate planet


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and in Austintown Township:


Years Ago

Today is Friday, Sept. 6, the 249th day of 2013. There are 116 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


COMING SUNDAY

COMING SUNDAY The fall television season has the networks going nuts.


Mahoning Valley Historical Society to dedicate gallery

Mahoning Valley Historical Society will dedicate a gallery in the Arms Family Museum on Sept. 10 as


Canfield briefs

Lecture at historical society set Brandon Russo and David Dean, members of the Civil War re-


Poland sports briefs

Neighbors Blitz to feature local teams Neighbors Blitz will be running through the football


Interior minister of Egypt escapes assassination

Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s interior minister, Mohammed Ibrahim, narrowly escaped


USFS: Hunter caused wildfire

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. A gigantic wildfire in and around Yosemite National Park


SPORTS DIGEST || 10-mile race set for Sunday

10-mile race set for Sunday BOARDMAN Second Sole will hold the Run Y-Town 10-miler at 8:30 a.m.


LA’s Kershaw gets Rickey Award

The honor recognizes community service


Djokovic advances; Murray ousted at Open

Andy Murray won the 2012 U.S. Open.


afghanistan Suspected militants kill Indian female author

Associated Press KABUL An Indian woman whose memoir about life under Taliban rule was turned


BUSINESS DIGEST || Farmers donates to restore stadium

Farmers donates to restore stadium niles Farmers National Bank on Thursday announced a


Brighter outlook makes Fed tapering more likely

Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy is showing strength as summer nears a close — a trend


Book world to honor Angelou

Associated Press NEW YORK The book world is finally honoring Maya Angelou. The poet and author


METRO DIGEST || Safety-forces event

Safety-forces event POLAND Poland Township Safety Forces Appreciation Day will take place from


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 24.34 —.22 Avalon


S. Korea lawmaker arrested in plot

S. Korea lawmaker arrested in plot SEOUL, South Korea South Korea’s spy agency arrested a


Man damages gas station, refuses to give name

Man damages gas station, refuses to give name


Buckeyes count heavily on Grant

The former five-star recruit has grown up since high school.


Flames name Burke as head of hockey operations

He was GM when the Ducks won the Cup in 2007


Report: Penney drops Martha Stewart

Associated Press NEW YORK J.C. Penney is ending a tug-of-war with its nemesis over Martha


Yahoo unveils new logo

Associated Press SUNNYVALE, Calif. Yahoo has refreshed its logo for the first time since


oddly enough

oddly enough 1,200 California chickens to retire on the East Coast SACRAMENTO, Calif. Their


US: Chemical attacks make Syria a top security risk

By LARA JAKES AP National Security Writer WASHINGTON For the first time in more than two years


Friends, family fondly recall ex-Gov. Gilligan

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Elected officials past and present gathered at the


A lack of common sense

Opinion: The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.: In the latest example of government bureaucracy


After years of decline, births may be leveling off

Associated Press ATLANTA After falling four years in a row, U.S. births finally may be leveling


Woman has too many dogs, zoning board rules

Associated Press FAIRFIELD A suburban Ohio city’s zoning board has ruled that an ailing woman


Study links warming to some wild weather

Associated Press WASHINGTON A study of a dozen of 2012’s wildest weather events found that man-


Farmers National Banc Corp. invests in private equity fund

The fund is aimed at growing and stimulating small businesses


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kenneth and Jennifer Christoff, New Middletown, girl, Sept.


GOP’s opposition to Obamacare would not shut the government

Opinion: GOP’s opposition to Obamacare would not shut the government On a recent opinion page, The


Obama seeks an accomplice

Opinion: WASHINGTON Because Syria’s convulsion has become as serious as Barack Obama has been careless in


Targeting sick leave

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords To paraphrase an old bumper sticker: “When the people lead, leaders


Canfield man plead guilty in Ohio Lottery scam

The man's brother and a woman also face charges in the scam.


Rotary and Kiwanis have joint meeting

The regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Austintown became the setting for a special joint meeting

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Dr. Suzelis to give seminar

Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. will be presenting a free seminar, titled “Strong Bones,” on Sept. 12 at 6:30


Austintown Family Health Center certified as medical home

Humility of Mary Health Partners Physician Associates is proud to announce that Austintown Family


Austintown briefs

Rust Belt Theater Company to present NEVERMORE The Rust Belt Theater Company will present


Ohio Glaciers compete in world series

The Ohio Glaciers 14U team competed this past weekend in the Perfect Game World Series in Fort


Gridiron Club opens concession stand

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Gridiron Club celebrated their new concession

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Boardman sports briefs

Neighbors Blitz to feature local teams Neighbors Blitz will be running through the football


Mark Hadley takes first place for Boardman

Boardman senior Mark Hadley came in first overall out of 507 total varsity and junior varsity

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Canfield 9/10 Little Cardinals open season

The 9/10 year old (120 pound) Canfield Little Cardinals opened the 2013 season with a win over

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Canfield Little Cardinals top Howland Tigers

The Canfield Little Cardinals 12U (140 lb) football team opened its 2013 season in true Cardinal


Austintown has 42nd annual band night

Area marching bands gathered at the Fitch High School stadium Aug. 26 for the 42nd annual Fitch Band Night.

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Colts and Falcons play at Fitch Stadium

Austintown Little Falcons played the Austintown Colts Aug. 25 at Fitch Falcon Stadium. The

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Readers rock at library party

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Austintown library wrapped up its summer

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Canfield sports briefs

Volleyball defeats Hubbard The Canfield girls volleyball team defeated Hubbard 3-1 (25-22, 25-13,


Strawberry German Fest fun at Vista Center

More than 75 residents, family members, volunteers and staff of Vista Center of Boardman attended

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Canfield Class of 2026 learns about safety

Fifty-five students from the Class of 2026 came together for a day of safety instruction provided by Canfield PTO Aug. 10. The soon-to-be kindergartners from Hilltop Elementary School and C.H. Campbell Elementary School participated in Kindergarten Safety Day at St. Michael’s Church.

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Community spends nationwide night out

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Wickliffe Block Watch, Austintown Township

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Boardman briefs

Rust Belt Theater Company to present NEVERMORE! The Rust Belt Theater Company will present


Poland band performs at band night

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The Poland High School marching band participated in

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Hopes and Dreams preschool hosts back-to-school party

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Hopes and Dreams Preschool invited the community to get

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Stories come to life at library puppet show

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Book characters came to life during the Positively

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Austintown sports briefs

Neighbors Blitz to feature local teams Neighbors Blitz will be running through the football


MetroParks host Green Cathedral Half Marathon

Mill Creek MetroParks has announced that the first Green Cathedral Half Marathon/5K/Kid’s Fun Run


NASCAR comes to community event

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com At the Poland Touch-a-Truck event Aug. 18,

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Grainger Foundation donates to Shepherd Foundation

The Grainger Foundation has donated $7,500 to Shepherd’s Foundation, in support of Shepherd of the

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