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Accident cleared at U.S. 224 and Hillside in Canfield
Accident cleared at U.S. Route 224 and Hillside Drive in Canfield
Geneva Peck of Austintown treated for stage 1 lung cancer
Radiation shrunk cancer 50 percent
Stories published August 26, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
American woman hostage in Syria, among up to 60 journalists held, more killed
The Islamic State militant group is holding hostage a young American woman who was doing humanitarian aid work in Syria, a family representative said Tuesday. The 26-year-old woman is the third American known to have been kidnapped by the militant group.
Tri-county officials weigh options for treating snowy roads this winter
Some Mahoning Valley communities will be reaching out to Ohio’s attorney general about increased road salt prices, while others continue to decide the next step.
Attorneys in Oakhill case cite state's failure to provide speedy trials
The attorney for Martin Yavorcik, one of three indicted in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case, filed a motion to dismiss the charges contending he hasn’t received a speedy trial.
New project replacing 'Faces' at this year's Canfield Fair
Many people feel a connection to the Canfield Fair.
City pays to settle or proceed with lawsuits involving cop, 3 citizens
The city is paying $150,000 to its insurance company to settle two lawsuits — one with a longtime police officer and the other with a motorcyclist injured when he hit a large pothole — and for ongoing work to resolve a third case.
EGCC president to retire next year after 15 years at helm
After 15 years at the helm of Eastern Gateway Community College, Laura Meeks still finds student-success stories the most satisfying part of her job.
National bookmobile shares joys of digital books with Boardman residents
A six-hour visit by a high-tech 18-wheel tractor-trailer helped library patrons unlock the mysteries of downloadable e-books and audiobooks offered by the local public-library system.
Youngstown BOE interviews 3 for academic commission openings
City school board members interviewed three people as possible replacements for the board president’s appointments to the Youngstown City School District Academic Distress Commission.
Warren marks anniversary of women's right to vote with conversation between generations
About 50 people gathered Tuesday afternoon in the Women’s Park, Mahoning Avenue Northwest, to celebrate Women’s Equality Day.
Can Ferguson, Mo., change the 'ritual' of black deaths?
Can Ferguson, Mo., change the 'ritual' of black deaths?
Homeowners seek zone change in Austintown near racino
Homeowners seek zone change in Austintown near racino
Accident cleared at U.S. 224 and Hillside in Canfield
Accident cleared at U.S. Route 224 and Hillside Drive in Canfield
Perry: ‘Folks grouse’ so state won’t pay legal tab
Perry: ‘Folks grouse’ so state won’t pay legal tab
3 get prison in death of Pa. college football player
3 get prison in death of Pa. college football player
Pa. "Bachelor' contestant returns to teach third grade
Pa. Bachelor contestant returns to teach third grade
About 250 parents join Cuyahoga County college savings plan
About 250 parents join Cuyahoga County college savings plan
Valley communities saying no to higher road salt prices
Valley communities saying no to higher road salt prices
Criminal tools left after Barry Dyngles breaking and entering
Criminal tools left after at Barry Dyngles breaking and entering
Motions filed in Oakhill Renaissance Place conspiracy case
Motions filed in Oakhill Renaissance Place conspiracy case
Sheriff's office and Boardman cops: Who's on first?
Sheriff's office and Boardman cops: Who's on first?
Overdrive Digital Bookmobile is at the Boardman public library
Overdrive Digital Bookmobile is at the Boardman public library
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial Class of 1967 will gather for lunch at noon Sept. 3 at Ruby Tuesdays, 4525
Fun walk will benefit families
Fun walk will benefit families HOWLAND Catholic Charities is hosting a Family Fun Walk at 10:30
Napa: Quake cleanup shouldn’t deter visitors
Businesses in California’s wine capital Monday mopped up thousands of dollars in high-end vintages, swept glass from ghostly downtown streets ordinarily bustling with tourists and rushed to reopen in advance of the summer’s last holiday weekend, after a severe earthquake that damaged wineries, historic buildings and hotels.
Getting better a must for Browns
Cleveland’s poor performance against St. Louis shows team not ready for regular season
Scrappers kiss .500 goodbye
Monday’s loss ensures the team again will finish with a losing record
Man gets life with no parole in North Side murder
Victim was a handyman for the defendant
Pianist releases album
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Concert pianist Caroline Oltmanns, a professor at Youngstown State
School for gifted students to open Sept. 2
The school, started by Youngstown Christian School, is inside Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Youngstown
Mahoning’s first roundabout opening soon
Vehicles outside the roundabout must yield to those within it, county engineer says as Boardman roundabout opening nears.
Technology transforms auto industry
Auto industry changes due to technology for both customers, dealers
Little Big Town coming to Covelli
YOUNGSTOWN Country quartet Little Big Town will come to Covelli Centre Nov. 8 for a 7:30 p.m.
Steep increases leave entities searching for rock salt suppliers
Some face 523 percent increase through state purchasing program
Democratic candidate for auditor says state shouldn’t use public tax dollars to fund failing charter schools
Also criticizes incumbent auditor for not making those schools accountable
Judge gives father eight years in prison for his daughter’s death.
Evan Lee drew the sentence in the May 13, 2013, death of his daughter, Ila.
oddly enough
oddly enough Gold thief offers to pay for pilfered nugget ANCHORAGE, Alaska A man who took a
Weathersfield school buildings nearly ready
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The remodeled and reconstructed Mineral Ridge
Fair app helps fairgoers
The free app developed by Farris Marketing features a GPS system for a parking locator, maps, daily schedules, entertainment, attractions and ticket prices.
Youngstown-Warren area ranked No. 1 in exports
The Youngstown-Warren metro area ranked prominently in a business magazine's 2014 metro rankings report
THE WINNERS
A list of winners from Monday’s 66th annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of
Politicians cheer drilling near Pittsburgh airport
Associated Press IMPERIAL, Pa. The start of natural-gas drilling near the Pittsburgh
Defense asks for Trumbull murder trial to be moved to another county
Attorneys for David Martin, 29, of Cleveland, who will go on trial starting Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in a purported execution-style murder, has asked that the trial be moved to another county.
Geneva Peck of Austintown treated for stage 1 lung cancer
Radiation shrunk cancer 50 percent
Ukrainian president dissolves parliament, sets Oct. election
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Ukraine’s president Monday dissolved parliament and called for
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Girard school board, 6 p.m., library, high school, 1244 Shannon Road. Mahoning
Kidney walk dedicated to deceased nurse
Fourth annual Kidney Awareness Walk dedicated to deceased nurse, kidney patient
The Ray Simon painting portrays veterans in action
Scenes from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq/Afghan wars depicted
New headquarters for Veterans’ Outreach
New headquarters for Veterans’ Outreach liberty The National Headquarters of Veterans’ Outreach
General: US will act if threatened by ISIS
General: US will act if threatened by ISIS ABOARD A US MILITARY AIRCRAFT Gen. Martin Dempsey
Health-care fears loom large in gay-marriage cases
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS When Niki Quasney felt a piercing pain in her ribcage in March,
Gaza attacks trigger Israeli exodus from border area
Associated Press JERUSALEM Hundreds of Israelis left their homes along the border with the Gaza
168th canfield FAIR Schedule of events
Free daily fair activities Antique equipment: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at southeast corner of
US remains a resilient nation
Opinion: Canton Repository: Two hundred years ago this week, Washington was burning. The President’s House
Free health seminar
Free health seminar AUSTINTOWN A free seminar, “Healthy Eating for You: Eating Mindfulness,” is
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Jack White: Tonight on “Conan”
birthdays
birthdays R&B singer Valerie Simpson is 68. Pop singer Bob Cowsill is 65. Jazz musician Branford
Common Core debate in Ohio fueled by politics within GOP
Editorial: It is significant that a bill aimed at killing Common Core in Ohio is before the House Rules
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food giveaway, 11 a.m.
Beat hard-to-treat heartburn
Q. I have had severe heartburn problems for 15 years. I have tried Nexium, Prilosec and many other
Some unhappy that Burger King may move to Canada
Some unhappy that Burger King may move to Canada NEW YORK Some Burger King customers are finding
newsmakers
newsmakers Rare Superman comic book fetches a record $3.2M NEW YORK A rare, nearly flawless
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, 24.47 .10 Avalon
HBK recognized among Best Employers in Ohio
HBK recognized among Best Employers in Ohio in the survey's large employer category
Celebration set
Celebration set YOUNGSTOWN An “Increase the Peace” neighborhood celebration will take place from
Mimicking airlines, hotels pile on fees
Associated Press NEW YORK Forget bad weather, traffic jams and kids asking, “Are we there yet?”
Associated Press
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “Modern Family” won a record-tying fifth best comedy series Emmy
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeremy J. Bigley, 30, of 550 Devitt Ave., Campbell,
Teen’s mourners urge black Americans to take action
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The mourners filled an enormous church to remember Michael Brown —
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