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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Dollar General, Advance Auto lead business boom in Canfield
The city has logged the most business growth in 10 years.
Should killer Wilks be put to death? Mahoning jury to decide
Judge Lou D'Apolito is hearing the case.
Austintown Bark Park leads way for growth at township's park off Kirk Road
Bark Park has been a rousing success, park officials say
Polaks celebrate 50th anniversary of their wedding
BOARDMAN Michael J. Polak Jr. and Sally Polak of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding
Dinner will honor Giancolas’ 60th anniversary
BOARDMAN Michael and Rosemarie Giancola of Boardman are being honored for their 60th anniversary
DelDuchetto- Meese vows are planned
Kathleen DelDuchetto and Cynthia and Jeffrey Meese, all of Austintown, are announcing the engagement
Miss Schweizer, Mr. Grist plan May wedding
Rachel Schweizer and Jonathan Scott Grist, both of Greensboro, N.C., are engaged, their families are
Grist-Moss engagement is announced
Scott and Ann Grist of Boardman and Pete and Debbie Moss of North Jackson are announcing the
Auction will benefit Eyes for Olivia
Auction will benefit Eyes for Olivia salem Lions Club District 13-D is sponsoring a quarter
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY || Albert Kinkela Sr.
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Albert Kinkela Sr. HONOREE Residence: Lowellville Date of birth: April
HAPPY 99th BIRTHDAY || Elizabeth Cavallaro
HAPPY 99th BIRTHDAY Elizabeth Cavallaro HONOREE Residence: Dublin, Ohio Date of birth: April
Jr. League plans fundraiser
The Junior League of Youngstown is planning a Kentucky Derby Party fundraiser May 3.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Cornersburg Happy Seniors will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield for
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY St. Charles will meet at 7 p.m. in St. Matthew Room in the Ministries Building. Deanna
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
S. Korean PM offers to resign over ferry sinking
South Korea's prime minister has offered to resign over the sinking of a ferry that has left more than 300 missing or dead.
Boardman cracking down on rental properties
Boardman would like to implement a new landlord registry program under a home rule resolution.
At Poland, Valley athletes keep one eye on Columbus
The Austintown Fitch boys track team has big goals for June.
Mahoning probate race centers on hopefuls’ qualifications
Debate centers upon candidates’ qualifications and experience in probate court.
At your service: Strauss honored for contributions
Ed Strauss will receive the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association “Honor Award” for his many years of behind-the-scenes service.
YSU shows off STEM success
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Moser Hall was the site of marvelous gadgets
Joe Scalzo: Playoff drought begins with D
The wise philosopher Tom Sims once said this about football: “This is not a peace rally. Attack and hit stuff.”
Will fracking headlines affect charter vote for ban?
A group of fracking opponents are hoping negative headlines will help to push a citizen initiative to ban fracking in city limits to victory on its third try.
CURBSTONE COACHES HOF BANQUET SET FOR MAY 4
The 47th Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame Banquet is May 4 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center. Michigan
YSU roundup
WOMEN’S TENNIS Penguins advance to HL title match ANN ARBOR, MICH. Youngstown State senior
Hubbard honking dispute still sizzling
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.
Top country music songwriter brings unique show to hometown Behind the hits with BOB DiPIERO
Top country music songwriter brings unique show to hometown Behind the hits with BOB DiPIERO By
Composer sings the praises of ‘Nashville’
The ABC series “Nashville” has been a solid performer for the network. It provides a behind-the-
Greatest golfers provided night to remember
Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam spent Wednesday with a sold-out crowd at The Lake Club.
Angels offers heavenly deals today
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD If you’re in the market for anything from hand-carved
Retiring OSHP commander Holt remembers human, dramatic moments
Capt. James Holt has seen prison riots, hostage situations, officer-involved shootings, train crashes, plane crashes and a multitude of fatal car crashes during nearly 37 years with the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
METRO DIGEST || Meeting to address dog killing, issues
Meeting to address dog killing, issues YOUNGSTOWN A public meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday at
Is Jim Tressel qualified to be YSU president?
Who’s who of key people leading the charge to put Jim Tressel in the YSU presidency, from left: Sam Covelli, Covelli Enterprises owner and CEO; Tim Ryan, Congressman, D-13th, first to openly suggest Tressel for YSU presidency; Herb Washington, owner of local McDonald’s franchises; (Tressel); Denise DeBartolo York (standing with flag), former owner and current co-chairwoman of the San Francisco 49ers; Anthony Cafaro Sr., former president of the Cafaro Co.; Tom Humphries (standing center), president and CEO of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber; Bruce Zoldan, CEO of B.J. Alan Co.; owner of Youngstown Phantoms, who says Tressel 'will bring such prestige and honor to the university and help it recover from the quagmire of Dr. [Randy] Dunn'; Ed Muransky, owner of the Muransky Co. and CEO of Surgical Center at Southwoods Diane Sauer: president of Diane Sauer Chevrolet.
METRO DIGEST || Annual Latino food fest May 16
Valley Latino food fest scheduled for May 16 YOUNGSTOWN OCCHA Inc., the city’s Hispanic American
Tremblay to speak at ATHENA event
Tremblay to speak at ATHENA event BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The
A guide to the new health insurance rules
The new health care law has improved a lot of things about health insurance, according to Consumer
career paths, limelight
JEWELRY Diane Theis of Boardman, an independent distributor for the Dallas-based high-fashion
HBO’s John Oliver recognizes debt to Jon Stewart
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK When the time comes for a young bird to leave
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7
Travel through time on Google maps
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Trips down memory lane are
newsmakers
newsmakers Fans celebrate Coen brothers’ film at Lebowski Fest LOS ANGELES There were bowling
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Is Minnesota Fats, the pool hustler, still alive? A.L., Altoona, Pa. A. Rudolf Wanderone Jr.
Logano outsmarts former champions for Sprint Cup win
Joey Logano took advantage of a three-car duel by sneaking below the trio to take the lead Saturday night.
Prep baseball results
Austintown Fitch 8-8, Boardman 6-5 AUSTINTOWN Fitch scored three sixth-inning runs to take the
Workers say woman tried to run them over
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown woman wanted on three misdemeanor warrants from municipal
Area golf scores
BEDFORD TRAILS GOLF COURSE Lady Players — Low gross: Barb Wollitz 38. Play of day winners: Gerri
Children’s Grief Camp offers help and hope
Hospice of the Valley offers a grief camp to help children who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Valley native awarded chiropractic honors Angela Natoli, daughter of Joe
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Anouk Aimee is 82. Announcer Casey Kasem is 82. Actress Judy Carne is 75. Singer
High school softball
McDonald 7, Mineral Ridge 3, 8 innings MINERAL RIDGE Freshman Cheyenne Titus struck out a
Dr. Spera edits book by sister
Dr. Spera edits book by sister Dr. Joseph Spera, retired psychologist and licensed minister,
Jokinen helps Penguins take 3-2 series lead
Jussi Jokinen scored the go-ahead goal in the third period.
Today in history: Sunday, April 27, the 117th day of 2014
Today is Sunday, April 27, the 117th day of 2014. There are 248 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Woman, 69, dies in crash; two others injured seriously
Associated Press FREMONT The State Highway Patrol says one woman has died after a two-vehicle
Stabbing suspect described as genial
Stabbing suspect described as genial HARTFORD, Conn. A teacher at the Connecticut high school
‘Trigger warnings’
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO It seemed like a modest proposal, or so thought Bailey Loverin, a
Fading Feller: Ex-Indian’s museum in trouble
Three years after Bob Feller died, his hometown museum is struggling to stay open.
Harvick wins Nationwide race
Kevin Harvick pulled away on a restart with 47 laps to go and ended Chase Elliott’s two-race winning streak in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series.
Clippers owner Sterling under fire over comments
Anger, frustration and calls for action echoed around the NBA on Saturday after an audio recording surfaced of a man identified as Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling telling his girlfriend not to bring black people to games.
In the cup ! Areas holes-in-one
Nick Bogdan of Columbiana aced the 140-yard No. 2 hole at Valley Golf Club. He used a 9-iron.
WHAT’S NEXT in PRESIDENTIAL SEARCHES
WHAT’S NEXT in PRESIDENTIAL SEARCHES University of Akron has narrowed its search to three
Sainthood ceremony
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Retired pontiff Benedict XVI will help Pope Francis celebrate the
Area golf calendar | League notices and upcoming events
League notices Holy Name Golf League will begin its 48th season on Monday at Mahoning Country
On the Links Results from Saturday’s pro golf events
ZURICH CLASSIC AVONDALE, LA. Seung-Yul Noh became the first player to complete 54 holes at the
Military observers remain in captivity
Associated Press SLOVYANSK, Ukraine As Western governments vowed to impose more sanctions
BIRTHS
BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Justin and Larissa Conner, Struthers, girl, April 25. Alan
Giant fifth inning lifts San Fran
The San Francisco Giants needed four innings to figure out Cleveland starter Zach McAllister.
Helicopter crash kills 5 British troops
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A British helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan on
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron v. Randy
Struthers City Council approves raises, mulls senior van options
Non-classified, full-time city employees received 2 percent increases to their base salaries, retroactive Jan. 1.
Area bowling scores
BELL-WICK Good Times — The Blue Belles (Jenn Fisher and Cherie Clark) won the second half and will
PROBATE COURT Candidates
PROBATE COURT Candidates Two lawyers are running in the May Democratic primary to become Mahoning
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown City Council CDA committee, 5 p.m., council caucus room, sixth floor,
eAGLE OF THE CROSS AWARDS Liturgy and banquet planned The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown announces the recipients of the 2014 Eagle of the Cross Award.
Ashtabula County: David Bookbinder, senior, Jefferson High, Sacred Heart in Rock Creek; and Gabriel