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Gurska, Rogner shine on Greatest stage
Roderick Cook of Girard blasts out of the sandtrap as he competes in the Greatest Golfer of the Valley finals on Sunday.
Stories published August 25, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
New school for gifted children to open in downtown Youngstown
New school for gifted children to open in downtown Youngstown
Technology changes how customers, auto dealerships operate
Technology changes how customers, auto dealerships operate
SOCIETY DIGEST
Storytime programs will begin today EAST PALESTINE Storytime Programs at the East Palestine
One person files as write-in candidate for Nov. election
One person files as write-in candidate for Nov. election
Police: Southwest Illinois plant explosion kills 2
Police: Southwest Illinois plant explosion kills 2
Cleveland couple charged in 18-month-old son’s death
Cleveland couple charged in 18-month-old son’s death
Mahoning County's first roundabout set to open in Boardman
Mahoning County's first roundabout set to open in Boardman
Council of Negro Women installs Britt as president
Sandra Fulton Britt and Michelle Nicks won a very prestigious award recently.
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Saxon Ladies Society Branch 22 is sponsoring its 24th annual basket auction Sept. 7 in
Concert review: Rod Stewart brings hits, glitz to Covelli
Rod Stewart will return to Las Vegas next month for a two-month run at Caesars Palace.
10,000 walkers, runners carry Panerathon past million-dollar mark
Toni Beckinger lost before she even got to the starting line for her first attempt at running the Panerathon.
Cost of plant in Niles continues to change
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES City council is not happy with the explanation for a
Campbell experiences setbacks in road projects
As Campbell embarks on more than $3 million in repaving projects, the city experiences setbacks with storm water runoff that could delay the projects.
Clothes donation boxes
The operations manager for Planet Aid’s Cleveland office says his company is doing good work.
Film group will have booth at fair
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CANFIELD Project Young Hollywood — which aims to lure
RECORD REVIEWS
Smokey Robinson Album: “Smokey & Friends” (Verve Music Group) Grade: B- Smokey Robinson
Rod Stewart wears talent, age well in rocking Covelli concert
Restaurants and bars were packed too
Gurska, Rogner shine on Greatest stage
Roderick Cook of Girard blasts out of the sandtrap as he competes in the Greatest Golfer of the Valley finals on Sunday.
Weather devastates Ohio peach crop
Associated Press TOLEDO Farm markets around Ohio are overflowing with tomatoes, peppers and
Past, present, future of Valley golf shine at GGOV final
By KEVIN CONNELLY | kconnelly@vindy.com POLAND With beautiful Lake Evans providing a
Fewer Ohio teenagers use painkillers, heroin, Health Dept. reports
Fewer Ohio teenagers use painkillers, heroin, Health Dept. reports COLUMBUS Prescription
Penguin soccer team falls in OT at Vermont
Penguin soccer team falls in OT at Vermont Burlington, Vt. Senior Brittany Tenis and sophomore
Health law credits may hit tax refunds
Associated Press WASHINGTON Taxes? Who wants to think about taxes around Labor Day? But if you
Search continues for missing woman
Associated Press PENINSULA, Ohio Authorities are asking experienced paddlers on the Cuyahoga
Doctors’ Rx for schools: Later starting times
Associated Press CHICAGO Pediatricians have a new prescription for schools: later start times
LIST OF WINNERS
LIST OF WINNERS Here is a list of winners for the main awards. For a complete list, go to mtv.com:
Bishop: Foley opened our eyes
Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.H. Slain U.S. journalist James Foley was living his faith by
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Village Council, finance committee, noon, council chambers, 1455 Salt
Strong California quake shakes famed wine country
Associated Press NAPA, CALIF. The San Francisco Bay Area’s strongest earthquake in 25 years
Hotels spring up along I-75 in SW Ohio
Associated Press WEST CHESTER, Ohio Major new retail developments and plans for a sports
US: American held in Syria is freed
Associated Press WASHINGTON An American journalist kidnapped and held hostage for nearly two
Monster truck show returns to Canfield Fair
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com CANFIELD They’re back. Beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Salem library hosts 'Life After High School' series
The three-part series will help students prepare for brighter futures by explaining some of the options in education and training.
Rebels parade captured Ukraine soldiers in east
Associated Press DONETSK, Ukraine To shouts of “Fascists!” and “Hang them from a tree!” captured
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints National Collegiate Student Loan Trust v. Derek
168th canfield FAIR Schedule of events
Free daily fair activities Antique equipment: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at southeast corner of
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
White House rep on climate change to lead roundtable
White House rep on climate change to lead roundtable YOUNGSTOWN Paula Brooks, a member of the
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2014. There are 128 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
AUSTINTOWN 9/11 events
The Mahoning Valley 9-11 committee will commemorate the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in
Living one’s life without God in it fuels depression
Opinion: Living one’s life without God in it fuels depression The recent tragic death of Robin Williams
Scrappers finish sweep of Muckdogs
Mahoning Valley opens a six-game homestand at 7:05 tonight against State College at Eastwood Field.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Guardians’ retakes box office’s top spot NEW YORK “Guardians of the Galaxy” became
Youngstown leaders must act urgently on wastewater plant
Editorial: The urgent need to upgrade aging wastewater treatment plants across the state and the nation to
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH LA mulls making ballot bankable LOS ANGELES Los Angeles is considering turning
Tippecanoe to host first USGA Senior Amateur qualifier
Local golfer Dick Marlowe will be in the field of 48 golfers vying for two qualifying spots in next month’s senior championship.
Pioneer fest seeks artisans, crafters
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL Crafters and artisans are being sought for Pioneer Craft days, an
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 73 in the final