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Canfield man opens Idora museum on 30th anniversary
Jim Amey displays one unit of the silver rocket ride from Idora Park on Youngstown’s South Side. His museum at his Canfield home opens today ...
Stories published April 26, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown woman charged with trying to run over bondsmen
A woman wanted on three misdemeanor warrants from municipal court is also facing a felonious assault charge after a pair of bail bond workers said she tried to run them over at about 10:10 a.m. Friday at a home in the 1800 block of Stewart Avenue on the East Side.
YSU's STEM tour today showcases impressive student creations
Moser Hall was the site of marvelous gadgets Saturday, all created by Youngstown State University students.
Peace, reconciliation distant prospect in Hubbard case, '20/20' learns
HUBBARD It was billed as a “Barbecue for Peace and Reconciliation,” an effort by ABC newsmagazine “20/20” to bring dialogue to an issue that has riled a section of Hubbard for more than six years.
5 starving dogs removed from East Side home
Police removed five dogs from an East Side home earlier this week that reports said are severely malnourished.
Jaemi Adams | Jesse Stamm
HUBBARD Julia’s Bed and Breakfast was the setting of the Sept. 21, 2013, wedding of Jaemi Adams
Christa Mastramico | Adam Kalcic
BOARDMAN Living in Tallmadge, Ohio, after their April 27, 2013, wedding are Christa Mastramico and
Tara Pietrobono | Joseph Metzger
STRUTHERS Tara Maria Pietrobono of Canfield and Joseph Peter Metzger of Youngstown were united in
Chelsea Smith | Charles Wirtz Jr.
CINCINNATI Chelsea Smith and Charles Wirtz Jr., both of Mason, Ohio, exchanged vows July 6, 2013,
Gateways will sponsor Ladies Day Out
Gateways will sponsor Ladies Day Out austintown Gateways to Better Living Inc. is sponsoring a
Italian descendents can apply for YSU scholarships
Applications for scholarships to Youngstown State University provided by the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival are now available by contacting Deborah Mottle at mottlesmurals@gmail.com.
Howland student released to dad after found with toy gun
A male student at Howland High School was released to his father Friday morning after the principal was informed the student had a gun.
The Covelli Centre had a record quarter
The $382,016 operating surplus was largely from the Feb. 1 Elton John concert
YSU’s starting offense crushes first-team defense
Youngstown State receiver Andrew Williams spent most of this year’s spring practice with the defense yapping in his ear.
Boardman race walker set to compete in China
Mannozzi qualified for the event in China with a personal-best 1:31.1.
Youngstown Heritage Center sets open house Sunday
A capital campaign is being launched with funds going to improvements and displays.
Fitch’s Cercel attains major honor
When Paul Cercel was released from the Dallas Cowboys during their 1965 training camp, the Austintown Fitch graduate felt he wasn’t through with football.
Ex-clerk in Niles Treasurer’s Office indicted on theft in office
Phyllis J. Wilson is indicted on one count of theft in office for purportedly taking $71,000 from her job.
LeBron’s taking a beating and Heat’s not happy
LeBron James insisted on Friday that the prospect of being fouled hard won’t change his attack mindset, though he and the Miami Heat are increasingly frustrated with how aggressive opponents are permitted to be against him.
Pivotal Game 5 tonight for Pens, Jackets
Marc-Andre Fleury woke up on Friday morning and went to work with a smile on his face.
Ohio Ethics Commission slaps port authority member Scott Lewis over conflict
Lewis admitted he violated Ohio law by earning a $97,366 commission on a 2009 real estate deal
Neon Trees singer finds support, moves on
Associated Press NEW YORK When Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees announced last month that he’s gay, the
SPORTS DIGEST || Fitch tops Harding, 14-2, in softball game
Fitch tops Harding, 14-2, in softball game WARREN Cali Mikovich and Alex Franken went a combined
MCCTC students fashion wearable trash for annual recycling event
Students participate in annual recycling event By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD
Organ donors, recipients urge people to donate
Liberty mother says donating stillborn's tissue heals, gives hope
Unique taste-treats of the Valley offered Sunday downtown
If you pay $40, you can taste a variety of foods at the Tyler History Center in downtown Youngstown
Ohio treasurer wants the Legislature to put the ‘state checkbook online’
Then he’s going to ask school districts and cities to do the same
Canfield man opens Idora museum on 30th anniversary
Jim Amey displays one unit of the silver rocket ride from Idora Park on Youngstown’s South Side. His museum at his Canfield home opens today with more than 500 pieces of memorabilia from the legendary amusement park.
METRO DIGEST || Drug take-back
Drug take-back WARREN A prescription-drug take-back event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
YSU roundup
Track AND FIELD Grace continues dominating performance PHILADELPHIA The Youngstown State track
The U.S. military continues to have a robust presence in South Korea, in part to serve as a
The U.S. military continues to have a robust presence in South Korea, in part to serve as a
MLB clarifies when a catch is actually a catch
For more than a century, baseball seemed to know when a catch was a catch.
AUTO RACING roundup
Richard Petty returns to track after wife’s death RICHmond, va. The King is back. Richard
On the links Results of Friday’s professional golf events
ZURICH CLASSIC AVONDALE, LA. Ben Martin shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to maintain a course-record
RED-White notebook More from Stambaugh
RED-White notebook More from Stambaugh Bright spot: Sophomore CB Eric Thompson was one of the few
Color Garrison as the purple of choice for 6th District Dems
Editorial: Political analysts have long colored Ohio’s 6th Congressional District deep purple for its trend of
Tax issues, more so than candidates, will drive many Mahoning Valley residents to the polls May 6.
Editorial: Tax issues, more so than candidates, will drive many Mahoning Valley residents to the polls May 6.
Common Core sparks debate
Opinion: COLUMBUS All of you Common Core haters should take note of a short debate that occurred on one
Jared Leto: ‘My Oscar is a filthy mess’
By RYAN PEARSON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Jared Leto says that while his Oscar has
Dizzy B’s to have ribbon-cutting
Dizzy B’s to have ribbon-cutting NEW MIDDLETOWN Owner Belinda Morjock and the Youngstown/Warren
Bob Barker to appear on ‘Bold and the Beautiful’
NEW YORK The cause is right for Bob Barker, whose love of animals is returning him to TV on
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Amanda Wells and Douglas Ball, Niles, twins: boys, April 24.
Pastor anniversary
Pastor anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave.,
Oil and gas production continued to increase in ’13
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Oil and gas production from eastern Ohio’s emerging
64TH ohio house district | Trumbull County
Three candidates are running in the Democratic primary for an open seat. The winner faces Republican
Renew pledge during Easter
John 3:16 reads, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever would
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Homeland
North Korea detains American tourist
North Korea detains American tourist PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea has detained a 24-year-
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Men’s Day planned
Men’s Day planned WARREN Coleman Chapel CME Church, 1102 Highland Ave. SW, will mark its Men’s
Both sides in conflict intensify their threats
Associated Press DONETSK, Ukraine As top Ukrainians spoke of imminent invasion and the West
Conn. student stabbed to death
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. A 16-year-old girl was stabbed to death inside a Connecticut
President highlights military, economic ties
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea President Barack Obama was touting economic and military
day of prayer | Events in the Valley
The National Day of Prayer will be observed Thursday at various sites in the Valley on the theme
Second person dies in Howland fire
A second person has died in a Wednesday fire in the Howland Glen neighborhood
Middle-class homebuyers losing mortgage-rate edge
Associated Press WASHINGTON For three decades, the U.S. middle class enjoyed a rare financial
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress-comedian Carol Burnett is 81. Singer Bobby Rydell is 72. Singer Gary Wright is
Martin family to have vigil, ask for trial to take place
Pair accused of murder have been in jail since 2010
For many years, political analysts have colored Ohio’s 6th Congressional District a purple for
Editorial: For many years, political analysts have colored Ohio’s 6th Congressional District a purple for its
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments this week
Three seek Democratic House nomination in the 64th District
One candidate has 31 years in various offices
Failure to renew sales tax in Mahoning County would put government in jeopardy
Editorial: In January and again this month, we took Mahoning County officials to task for being so out of touch
Nev. rancher had limited sympathy
Associated Press BUNKERVILLE, Nev. For a while, in certain quarters, Cliven Bundy was
2 inmates moved to Mahoning Co. jail
2 inmates moved to Mahoning Co. jail YOUNGSTOWN Two of the Trumbull CountyJail inmates involved
For many years, political analysts have colored Ohio’s 6th Congressional District a purple for
Editorial: For many years, political analysts have colored Ohio’s 6th Congressional District a purple for its
Possible GOP candidates speak at NRA convention
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Several potential Republican presidential candidates courted gun-
Full disclosure
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The U.S. Department of Energy said Friday that it welcomes the
Aubrey Toney capital murder trial begins
Aubrey F. Toney is going on trial for the Sept. 25, 2010, shooting death of Thomas Repchic and wounding of his wife, Jacqueline.