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1st rocket-delivered mail in US sent from Struthers in '31
On July 1, 1931, a handful of local teenagers tried to deliver this mail between Struthers and Poland by rocket.
Stories published September 29, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Family dinner honors Kohuths at 50th milestone
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. William Kohuth of Youngstown celebrated their golden anniversary with a
Trip to Las Vegas honors couple for 60th anniversary
BOARDMAN Patricia and Donald Feindt of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 5
A Mass, dinner and party honor Sopkos' 50th
NEW CASTLE, PA. A Mass on Sept. 28 at St. Camillus Church was a highlight of celebrations honoring
Memories will unfold at YAFWC fundraiser
A YAFWC fundraiser will help pay for Youngstown State University scholarships.
Masquerade will take place at Lanterman's Mill
The second annual Masquerade at the Mill will take place Oct. 12 at Lanterman’s Mill.
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at 9 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Shirley Winkler will provide
SENIOR CITIZENS
55 Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at St. Mary’s Church at noon Tuesday. October hostesses are
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Denny’s
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
YPD probes 2 homicides
YPD probes 2 homicides YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two homicides that occurred this
Party celebrates Annie Hall's birthday
Party celebrates Annie Hall’s birthday YOUNGSTOWN Annie R. Hall, 82, of Youngstown, was born
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Interactive painting party for families at JCC
The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will host an “Arty Party” family event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct.15 at the West Fork Roadhouse, 3850 Belmont Ave.
YNDC looking to fill 2 AmeriCorps VISTA jobs
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is seeking candidates for two AmeriCorps VISTA positions that begin in November.
Columbiana seeking Christmas tree donation
The Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau is looking for a 35- to 40-foot pine tree to be on display in Columbiana’s town square during this year’s Christmas season.
Fire forces Girard familiy from home Saturday afternoon
A Prospect Street family was staying with relatives Saturday night after fire forced them from their home.
JobsOhio fails to save jobs in Mahoning Valley
Only 11 of the 381 jobs at the Verizon building in Boardman will remain in the Valley
Former Struthers elementary school building finds new purpose
Manor Avenue School, built in 1959, houses preschool programs, special education classrooms
2 Howland chiropractors must pay hefty restitution
Two Howland chiropractors have been sentenced to pay nearly $179,000 in combined restitution to Medicaid and the Bureau of Workers Compensation.
Jury selection to begin in Warren case of murdered parents
Jury selection will begin Monday in the murder trial of Louis R. Mann, accused of killing his parents in their Warren home two years ago.
For joint Trumbull County police district, response time is critical
The communities involved in the joint police district would have to consider safety as well as savings.
Antique Appraisal Day brings new answers to old stuff
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While traipsing through a wooded area several
Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association annual show this weekend
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com CANFIELD Riders, their families and their trainers
'Awesometown' Community Fun Day is Oct. 6
The daylong event will feature an open house of the new Austintown school buildings.
1st rocket-delivered mail in US sent from Struthers in '31
On July 1, 1931, a handful of local teenagers tried to deliver this mail between Struthers and Poland by rocket.
YNDC seeking candidates for VISTA positions
They will develop strategies for conducting neighborhood planning engagement activities, training neighborhood leaders to produce action-oriented neighborhood groups, and mobilizing residents for neighborhood action.
AWARDS
AWARDS Akron-based InfoCision, which has offices in the Mahoning Valley, was recently awarded its
Public invited to view Jennings mine drainage system
Jennings has long been an important demonstration, education, and research facility for mine reclamation practices and the passive treatment of abandoned mine drainage.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Merging 3 police forces into 1
Editorial: The western Trumbull County commmunities of Hubbard City, Hubbard Township and Brookfield Township
Absentee ballots now available in Mercer County
The deadline to apply is Oct. 29. Completed ballots must be received by the Bureau of Elections no later than Nov. 1.
Demand grows for shiitake mushrooms
Associated Press SHREWSBURY, Vt. Lucas Jackson and Maeve Mangine shifted plans for a farm
2013 fish sale planned
Fingerling size largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, crappies, yellow perch, redear shellcrackers, minnows and white amur will be offered.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Struthers First Ward Block Watch, 7 p.m., American Wire mural site, weather
‘Breaking Bad’ Ending run still looking good
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television NEW YORK The supply is running low and you know there won’t be
Niles Fall Festival is Saturday
The money raised will go toward reaching the $60,0000 goal of the 2014 The Relay For Life in Niles.
Vindicator anti-fracking editorial based on questionable, biased study
Opinion: Vindicator anti-fracking editorial based on questionable, biased study Once again, The Vindicator
‘Doctor Sleep’ proves challenge for King
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Pop culture consumes authors, musicians and
Kenya blasts US over advisory
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya Kenya on Saturday sharply criticized a decision by the United
Iranian leader draws praise, some anger
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Smiling and waving flags, Iranians from across the political
on your mark … Area running calendar
October 13 — Youngstown Peace Race at downtown YMCA. Free kids run at 9 a.m., 2-mile fun run/walk
Saturday’s MAC games
Kent St. 32, W. Michigan 14. KALAMAZOO, MICH. Trayion Durham ran for 147 yards and two
Funeral for Ohio toddler who was missing
Associated Press TOLEDO Funeral services have taken place in northwest Ohio for a toddler who
Law sparks record gun sales
Associated Press PASADENA, Md. Maryland residents have been buying guns in record numbers before
Budget battle
Budget battle Next steps As Congress confronts a potential federal shutdown Tuesday and a need
Conservatives call for unity at CPAC gathering
Associated Press ST. CHARLES, Mo. Republicans’ divisions over the best tactics to use in
Golf league scores
MEN Skilled Craftsmen (Mill Creek Golf Course) — Low gross: Stan Czeck 41, George Spencer 41, Jack
Prep soccer results
GIRLS Boardman 1, Green 1 BOARDMAN Alison Green’s goal on a Payton Bryant assist gave the
Mahoning County Courthouse still waiting for major face-lift
Editorial: While county commissioners and the architectural firm that has been involved in restoration of the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Oktoberfestival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Arts, crafts and entertainment
METRO DIGEST || Man shot in chest
Man shot in chest YOUNGSTOWN A man was in stable condition at St. Elizabeth Health Center on
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 9 Ohio Department of Transportation
The number of members of Ohio’s Transportation Review Advisory Committee. The committee was
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2013. There are 93 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Professors pursue new chapters in film
Two Poland professors write books about their interest in motion pictures.
High school volleyball results
Warren Harding 25-25-25, Ursuline 16-14-17 WARREN Sumayyah Muhammad scored 12 points and maade
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Lori Locke et al v. East Liverpool Family Practice
Mahoning River not on app map
Opinion: Long ago, the Mahoning River was written off. It was choked by years of pollution from steel mills
Kohl’s plans to hire 50,000 for holidays
Kohl’s plans to hire 50,000 for holidays Kohl’s Department Stores has announced that it intends to
Grand Wizard of KKK?
Opinion: What if Jamael Tito Brown, who is black, had won the Democratic primary for Youngstown mayor and
Toastmasters leader gives book excerpt
Toastmasters leader gives book excerpt BOARDMAN Dena DeLuco, president of Toastmasters Executive
Radio problems cited in deaths of 19 firefighters
Radio problems cited in deaths of 19 firefighters PRESCOTT, Ariz. A three-month investigation
Big ten conference Saturday’s other games
Illinois 50, Miami 14 CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Nathan Scheelhaase threw for 278 yards and five touchdowns
Shutdown nearing, GOP seeks health care delay
Assocaited Press WASHINGTON Locked in a deepening struggle with President Barack Obama, the
What’s next in prep golf and girls tennis
MONDAY Girls golf - Division I sectional At Tamer Win, Bazetta — includes Austintown Fitch,
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Jerry Lee Lewis is 78. Actress Patricia Hodge is 67. TV personality Bryant
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one George Zografides of Youngstown aced the 161-yard No. 8 at the
Charming Southern cities
By NORM GOLDSTEIN Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. In “Gone With the Wind,” Scarlett O’Hara,
Rocco Nero to address Curbstone Coaches
Rocco Nero to address Curbstone Coaches austintown Rocco Nero, Superintendent of Lowellville
METRO DIGEST || Fire displaces family
Fire displaces family GIRARD A Prospect Street family was staying with relatives Saturday night
Boardman Hall of fame Inductees
Eleven Boardman High School sports figures will be inducted into the BHS Hall of Fame during a
Area bowling leagues
AMRON LANES SRI Investment Seniors — Carl Cramer 248-675, Mike Yurco 261-651, Dave Ifft 244-635,
C-Span will highlight former first lady of Ohio
Associated Press WASHINGTON C-Span will feature a former first lady from Ohio on an episode of
Saturday’s other MVFc Games
Northern Iowa 41, McNeese State 6 CEDAR FALLS, IOWA Sawyer Kollmorgen passed for 288 yards and