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UPDATE | Pavlik will be freed from jail after posting a $2,500 bond
Former boxing champion Kelly Pavlik, pictured here in today's jail mug shot, will be released from the Mahoning County jail once he posts a $2,500 ...
Youngstown mayoral debate turns personal
Youngstown mayoral candidates Demaine Kitchen and John McNally trade verbal jabs during Thursday night's debate at the Davis Center in Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Children show off talents at library
The meeting room of the Boardman library was filled with dancers, singers and even a magician for the Be A Shining Star talent show Aug. ...
L'uva Bella Winery reopens
A local favorite, L’uva Bella, reopened Sept. 12 after undergoing some reconstruction.
Fellows features Friday fun
Families of all different sizes learned about praying mantises and sunflowers during Family Garden Fridays Aug. 30 at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Stories published September 20, 2013
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McDonald man appointed YSU trustee
Gov. John Kasich has appointed a McDonald man as a student member to the Youngstown State University board of trustees.
Gas rate fixed at $4.59 for Youngstown residents
City officials announced a 12-month fixed rate of $4.59 per Mcf of natural gas for members of the city’s Natural Gas Program through IGS Energy.
Federal grand jury indicts Farrell, Pa., man on robbery charge
Federal grand jury indicts Farrell, Pa., man on robbery charge
Mahoning Vets Service Commission Wed. meeting canceled
Mahoning Vets Service Commission Wed. meeting canceled
McDonald man named student member of YSU trustees board
McDonald man named student member of YSU trustees board youngstown Ohio Gov. John Kasich has
Man found with 28 bags of marijuana on him
Man found with 28 bags of marijuana on him YOUNGSTOWN Police found 28 bags of marijuana on a
Hundreds of snakes found at man's suburban NY home
Hundreds of snakes found at man's suburban NY home
UPDATE | Pavlik will be freed from jail after posting a $2,500 bond
Former boxing champion Kelly Pavlik, pictured here in today's jail mug shot, will be released from the Mahoning County jail once he posts a $2,500 recognizance bond.
Boardman store robbed at knifepoint
Boardman store robbed at knifepoint Boardman A masked man robbed a Lockwood Boulevard
2 taken to hospital today after 3-car crash in Boardman
2 taken to hospital today after 3-car crash in Boardman
Blitzmobile tonight at Western Reserve-Jackson Milton game
The Blitzmobile tailgate party drops anchor tonight at Western Reserve High in prep for their gridiron match with neighbors at Jackson-Milton.
Executive: Racino should open in about a year
Executive: Racino should open in about a year YOUNGSTOWN — Alex Stolyar, Penn National vice
Obama takes on coal with first-ever carbon limits
Obama takes on coal with first-ever carbon limits WASHINGTON (AP) - Linking global warming to
Twins arrested in Warren break-in
Twins arrested in Warren break-in WARREN Twin males, Daniel S. and Lucas M. Timko, 26, both of
Produce being given away now in Warren
Produce being given away now in Warren WARREN The Warren Family Mission, in conjunction with the
Man hit with car during argument in Warren
Man hit with car during argument in Warren WARREN A 21-year-old Milton Street Southeast man
Young Philanthropist Fund donates $2,000 for program at Chaney
Young Philanthropist Fund donates $2,000 for program at Chaney YOUNGSTOWN -- The Young
Allegiant forced to delay some flights, cancel others
Allegiant forced to delay some flights, cancel others Allegiant airlines announced a compliance
Woman to remain in prison for deaths of infants
Woman to remain in prison for deaths of infants A former Niles woman who pleaded guilty to two
Boil advisory in effect for parts of Weathersfield Township
Boil advisory in effect for parts of Weathersfield Township MINERAL RIDGE Due to a mainline
House to vote to derail Obamacare, fund government
House to vote to derail Obamacare, fund government WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans controlling the
3rd-degree murder plea in toddler’s death
3rd-degree murder plea in toddler’s death JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has
Ex-teacher pleads in child porn case
Ex-teacher pleads in child porn case CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former central Pennsylvania high
DA: Remains those of woman missing since 1999
DA: Remains those of woman missing since 1999 HUNTINGDON, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in central
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 for a dinner meeting at Holy
Kidney foundation to host awareness walk
Kidney foundation to host awareness walk CANFIELD Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation, serving
Small World shelter struggling to find families for abandoned creatures
The founders of an animal shelter in Girard are determined to find homes for the cast-off creatures — mostly cats — in their care.
JPMorgan to pay $920M, admits fault in $6B trading loss
JPMorgan Chase & Co. will pay $920 million and has admitted that it failed to oversee trading that led to a $6 billion loss and renewed worries about serious risk-taking by major banks.
Oil, gas case heading to Ohio top court will spotlight local control
After an appellate ruling that upheld the state's sole authority, a city is fighting to uphold its ordinances
Fitch volleyball rallies past Struthers
The Falcons won the last three games after dropping the first set.
Licenses suspended for Girard funeral home, 2 directors
Staff report girard The McClurkin Funeral Home’s license is being suspended along with the
Hubbard volleyball sweeps Howland
Macey Sarisky led the Eagles with 12 service points, including the final two in Game 2 and the final three to close out the match.
East Palestine’s Miller makes Phantoms’ roster
Youngstown also acquired defenseman Alex Smith from the Indiana Ice.
Mahoning County debt rating: Excellent
Mahoning County commissioners may borrow $1,835,000 for racino area improvements along Lanterman Road in Austintown.
Turf time: More Valley schools investing in synthetic surfaces
Of the 44 football-playing schools in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, 13 — or 30 percent — now play their home games on turf.
YPD to concentrate more on property crimes
August 2013 saw a 23 percent spike in burglaries compared to August 2012
YSU Theater to mark anniversary
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater’s 50th anniversary season will begin
Fall Family Fun Day will mix in history
Staff report SALEM The annual Family Fall Fun Day, sponsored by the Salem Area Chamber of
CHAPIN: Area golfers begin state quest
Sectional tournaments are scheduled next week for boys Division II and III schools and for girls Division II schools.
Wean Foundation Summit speaker: Nonprofits can dominate future economy
Local nonprofit leaders attend the Wean Foundation Nonprofit Summit
Boardman man charged in rape of Struthers girl
Staff report STRUTHERS A Boardman man arrested Wednesday faces charges of rape, gross sexual
Champion's Capt. Joseph named Ohio Fire Officer of the Year
Capt. Joseph of Champion Fire Department named Ohio Fire Officer of the Year
Youngstown commission official: Set benchmarks for school improvement
One commission member said surburban schools offer a more nurturing environment.
Warren's final drug march and rally Saturday in Courthouse Square
The last of four Warren marches aimed at reducing substance abuse and crime, as well as free food, games, entertainment and speakers will take the stage on Courthouse Square from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Youngstown mayoral debate turns personal
Youngstown mayoral candidates Demaine Kitchen and John McNally trade verbal jabs during Thursday night's debate at the Davis Center in Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Children shine at talent show
The meeting room of the Boardman library was filled with dancers, singers and even a magician for the Be A Shining Star talent show Aug. 13.
Hockensmith completes Eagle Scout Project
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary School received a gift of eight
Children show off talents at library
The meeting room of the Boardman library was filled with dancers, singers and even a magician for the Be A Shining Star talent show Aug. 13.
Stories come to life at library puppet show
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Book characters came to life during the Positively
Preschoolers learn about caterpillars
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The preschool class at Fellows Riverside Gardens
McCoy participates in national workshop
Korisa McCoy, a teacher at Poland Middle School, was one of 40 teachers nationwide chosen to
Busy beavers bewilder
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Beavers were the topic of conversation during Children’s
Hopes and Dreams preschool hosts back-to-school party
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Hopes and Dreams Preschool invited the community to get
Boardman intersection closes for up to 3 months next summer for roundabout installation
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com The Mahoning County commissioners approved an $1,875
Summer concerts come to a close
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The last Boardman Park concert of the summer
Canfield cross country team opens season
The Canfield High School Cross Country teams opened the 2013 season on Aug. 24 travelling to Canton
Poland briefs
Corn hole tournament set Legacy Dog Rescue will host a charity corn hole tournament on Sept. 28
Preschoolers learn about caterpillars
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The preschool class at Fellows Riverside Gardens
10U Little Cards beat Hickory Hornets
The Canfield 10U Little Cardinals defeated the Hickory Little Hornets 30-0 Sept. 15 at Canfield High
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Names: Victoria Remley; Gabriella Mediati Instruments: Alto Saxophone; French Horn, Euphonium,
Rotary of Club Canfield announces district governor
More than a dozen district governors attended the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Canfield as
Local business nationally recognized
Duncan’s Bath and Kitchen Center was recognized by Qualified Remodeler Magazine’s list of Top 500
L'uva Bella Winery reopens
A local favorite, L’uva Bella, reopened Sept. 12 after undergoing some reconstruction.
Fellows features Friday fun
Families of all different sizes learned about praying mantises and sunflowers during Family Garden Fridays Aug. 30 at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Gridiron Club fires up the grill for Meet the Team
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Steaks were sizzling during the Canfield Gridiron Club’s
Boardman sports briefs
BGMS wins Columbiana Invitational Boardman Glenwood’s cross country team won the Columbiana
Local business nationally recognized
Duncan’s Bath and Kitchen Center was recognized by Qualified Remodeler Magazine’s list of Top 500
Pierson honored at MathFest competition
Matthew Pierson of Boardman, a Mathematics and Statistics major at Youngstown State University, was
Austintown Colts topple Howland
The Austintown Colts took on the Howland Little Tigers Sept. 14. The Colts 100 pound team fought a
Austintown briefs
Corn hole tournament set Legacy Dog Rescue will host a charity corn hole tournament on Sept. 28
Little Falcons take on Bulldogs
The Austintown Little Falcons played the Poland Little Bulldogs Sept. 15 at Fitch Falcon Stadium.
Boys cross country takes home trophy
Senior Mark Hadley took first overall out of 582 runners Sept. 7 at The Walsh Jesuit Tomahawk Run in
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Names: Adam Macala; Katie Clones; Eric Bramer Instruments: Clarinet/Field Conductor; Percussion;
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch plays in tri-match Austintown Fitch played Salem at a Girard tri-match. Salem defeated
Michele Bloom, Daniel Sawonik will wed in Oct.
Walter and Rita Ann Bloom of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Michele L.
Reid it and weep, Philly: Ex-coach returns with Chiefs and beats Eagles
The look was strange: Andy Reid in all red on the visitors’ sideline.
Kyle Paden
Kyle Paden Niles Player fact: The beneficiary of a passing offense, Kyle Paden has put up
MVOC racks up successes
Opinion: Youngstown City Council’s resolution in opposition to a proposed Stand Your Ground law in the state
STEUBENVILLE RAPE CASE Football player appeals his sex-offender status
Associated Press COLUMBUS One of the two Ohio high school football players convicted this year
On the air | This weekend’s football programming on television & radio
TODAY 3:30 p.m. (STO) High school: “Ohio Kickoff Show.” 6:30 p.m. (WPIC-AM 790) High school:
Pope: Catholic Church must find a new balance or fall
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis has warned that the Catholic Church’s moral structure
Scalzo: GameDay in Fargo brings ESPN envy
The team that Youngstown State used to be will host “College GameDay” on Saturday.
Richardson trade shocked teammates
The two wooden lockers Trent Richardson used daily were barren, nothing left behind from his short stay with the Browns.
Niles man sentenced to 8 years in prison for burglaries
Half of the husband-and-wife duo that committed two Girard burglaries and a car break-in while their small children sat in the back seat of their car has been sentenced to prison.
birthdays
birthdays Actress-comedian Anne Meara is 84. Actress Sophia Loren is 79. Bassist Chuck Panozzo
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2013. There are 102 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Held in stabbing
Held in stabbing WARREN Michael Witherow, 26, of Milton Street Southeast is being held in the
Mayweather-Alvarez bout is richest fight
Mayweather-Alvarez bout is richest fight LAS VEGAS Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s dominating win over
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various
Ohio within rights to issue coal permit, judge rules
Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal judge on Thursday ended a lawsuit in favor of the state of
Carson’s single in 11th lifts Cleveland
Carson hit a grounder under the glove of second baseman Jose Altuve for Cleveland’s 10th walkoff win this season.
Youngstown mayoral candidate was in jail since Aug. 30
A judge banned him from city hall unless he has ‘proof of official business’ to be there
Hard work paying off
Opinion: Hattiesburg (Miss.) American: Last Friday was report card day for school districts across
House OKs $4B-per-year food-stamp cut
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House has voted to cut nearly $4 billion a year from food
Postmaster: USPS may need rate increase
Associated Press WASHINGTON Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said Thursday his agency is in
Al-Qaida militants seize town
Associated Press BEIRUT Al-Qaida militants seized a town near the Turkish border Thursday after
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.89 —.11 Avalon
Kennedy sails through hearing for Japan ambassadorship
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former first daughter Caroline Kennedy coasted through a Senate
Egypt troops move against Islamist hotbed
Associated Press KERDASA, Egypt Egyptian security forces backed by combat vehicles and
GOP at odds as showdown nears
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional Republicans struggled to tamp down a family feud
O’Brien co-sponsors bill backing natural-gas conversion
Associated Press CLEVELAND Two state lawmakers want to offer tax credits to convert cars and
New Hall of Fame class honored
Poland Seminary High School inducted seven new members to the Poland Athletic Hall of Fame this
Storm toll rises to 97 in Mexico
Associated Press ACAPULCO, Mexico With a low, rumbling roar, an arc of dirt, rock and mud
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, reflected on his style, influences and priorities as pope in an
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, reflected on his style, influences and priorities as pope in an
Meyer: Buckeyes’ tackling getting better
A year ago, Ohio State’s coaches were driven to distraction by defenders unable to wrap up and make a stop in the open field.
One-day unfair labor practice strike set for Tuesday
One-day unfair labor practice strike set for Tuesday
Steelers’ Haley, Brown moving on
Offensive coordinator Todd Haley said that there was no sideline confrontation between he and receiver Antonio Brown.
Children killed in fire laid to rest
Associated Press TIFFIN, Ohio A mother who lost her five children and boyfriend in a mobile-home
YPD 2013 burglary calls
YPD 2013 burglary calls January: 84 February: 61 March: 55 April: 81 May: 94 June: 95
McNally endorsed by 4 labor organizations
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN John McNally IV, the Democratic nominee for mayor, received
Oracle stays alive in plodding America’s Cup
New Zealand needs to win one more match to claim the Cup.
Pirates’ Cole shuts down Padres
Pittsburgh moved a game in front of Cincinnati for the top wild card spot in the NL.
This weeks’s Q&A Brookfield’s Randy Clark
Randy Clark’s Brookfield Warriors have started the 2013 season with a 3-0 record after an undefeated
METRO DIGEST || Saturday workday volunteers needed
Volunteers needed WARREN Volunteers are needed for a workday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian J. Porada, 49, of 1864 Lynn Mar Ave.,
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Treasure Island,” 8 p.m.: The pirate story that became the
To prevent return of recession GOP must stop foolish games
Editorial: President Barack Obama expressed outrage earlier this week over the continued standoff and inaction
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS In a story Wednesday on page A5 about an assault in Girard, it was incorrectly
Williams: Homecoming tonight for Dover’s Dan Ifft
It’s no accident that the Dover High football team, one of the best Division III teams in Ohio, is traveling to Austintown tonight to play Division I power Fitch.
Kitchen says his financial problems ‘are resolved’
The problems included owing taxes to Youngstown, Mahoning County and Ohio
State and drilling company to monitor Weathersfield injection well
State and drilling company to monitor Weathersfield injection well
Going from football to the courtroom was a snap Chris Sammarone
Chris Sammarone is three games into his new venture as the Youngstown State football color analyst for WKBN-AM 570.
Canfield sports briefs
Ice hockey teams have workouts The Canfield Cardinals varsity and developmental ice hockey teams
Canfield briefs
Corn hole tournament set Legacy Dog Rescue will host a charity corn hole tournament on Sept. 28
Boardman briefs
Corn hole tournament set Legacy Dog Rescue will host a charity corn hole tournament on Sept. 28
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Amanda Whitford and Shawn A. Buskirk, Niles, girl, Sept. 18.
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