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Life is short so Kalea baked a cake
Kalea Hall, Vindicator reporter, submits a cake she baked and decorated to be judged against other entries at the Canfield Fair. Her cake, which received ...
Stories published August 28, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
State supt.: Youngstown community has to step up to fix schools
Ohio’s state superintendent isn’t happy with the progress of Youngstown City Schools, and he is asking the community to step forward and help.
Cleveland judge takes Yavorcik attorney to task for filing
The judge overseeing the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case rejected a motion from the attorney for Martin Yavorcik, one of the three defendants, to dismiss the case over speedy-trial issues, and took Yavorcik’s lawyer to task for the filing.
Hmm-Fair food: Here's what's new in 2014
Each year, hundreds of concessionaires flock to and fill the Canfield Fair’s 178 acres of midway.
State panel: Youngstown BOE members don't understand their role
A common theme heard by a team of reviewers contracted by the Ohio Department of Education to gauge the city school district was a “lack of or a mixed bag in terms of board members’ roles and responsibilities,” the state associate superintendent said.
Mahoning restaurants among 21 receiving food from truck stopped by cops
Health department sanitarians were busy Thursday visiting Mahoning County restaurants that reportedly received perishable food from the inadequately refrigerated truck police stopped in Pennsylvania, and asked restaurateurs to discard the food.
Austintown man protesting employment advantage for Youngstown residents
An Austintown man who wants to be a Youngstown police officer says he plans to file a lawsuit against the city questioning the legality of giving a 15-percent bonus on entry-level civil service tests to city residents.
Campbell church preparing tasty Greek foods for next week's fest
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church’s biannual Greek Fest doesn’t start until Sept. 5, but the church men and women are already at work, preparing food and entertainment.
Canfield Fair officials took precautions against virus killing US piglets
Despite the continued spread of a deadly pig disease across U.S. farms, Canfield Fair Board directors in charge of the Mahoning County Junior Fair say they’re not anticipating any outbreaks during the 168th Canfield Fair.
Traffic snarled downtown after fire at high-rise
Fire investigators say construction crews renovating the brickwork at a downtown building touched off a small fire Thursday.
Canfield Fair opening today honored veterans
The 168th Canfield Fair ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday was more than a celebration of the fair.
Campbell drainage project continues under Wilson Avenue
As the city tackles three major paving projects on state Route 289, Robinson Road and Tenney Avenue, Route 289 project has been experiencing some setbacks.
Thursday Night High School Football scores
Final scores from across the Valley on the opening night of high school football.
4 candidates for vacant YSU provost position in town next week
4 candidates for vacant YSU provost position in town next week
Tressel named to Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber board
Tressel named to Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber board
British ex-steel town learns of sexual abuse of 1,400 kids over past 16 years
Below the drab surface, shock was evident Wednesday as the people of this northern English town learned that for 16 years, girls as young as 11 in their community had been subjected to sexual exploitation on a vast scale.
Report: Communication lacking between Youngstown school board and administration
Report: Communication lacking between Youngstown school board and administration
Portion of Mill Creek Park's West Golf Drive Road closing Tuesday
Mill Creek Park's West Golf Drive Road closing Tuesday
Ohio teen pleads guilty in stepmother's stabbing death
Ohio teen pleads guilty in stepmother's stabbing death
Court: Dayton officer can't be sued for discrimination
Court: Dayton officer can't be sued for discrimination
Frontier adds flights from Cincinnati-area airport
Frontier adds flights from Cincinnati-area airport
Commissioners OK culvert replacement job on Gibson Road
Commissioners OK culvert replacement job on Gibson Road
Youngstown approves change orders to wastewater plant project
Youngstown approves change orders to wastewater plant project
Islamic State group kills captured Syrian soldiers
Islamic State group kills captured Syrian soldiers
Grants awarded to protect battlefields in 3 states
Grants awarded to protect battlefields in 3 states
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Matthew and Kayla (Morris) Greer of Memphis, Tenn., are announcing the birth of a son, Judah
Salem Library announces programs for September
September programs are in store at Salem Public Library.
Wine, Dine & Groove heading to Stambaugh
A fundraiser for Sojourner House will take place at Stambaugh Auditorium soon.
10TH ANNIVERSARY | Mooney's return to glory
Mooney looks back on Fecko’s first championship season
Christian Abrigg, Pilot for a Day, has ‘a great spirit’
He received an air crew flight suit and a model of the 910th's C-130 Hercules.
State Dems to probe Trumbull ballot issue
Redfern said he hopes Polivka ‘comes to his senses.’ Polivka’s response?: ‘That’s a bunch of malarkey.’
Campbell’s Coach Rozum returns — again
Ed Rozum is starting his fourth stint as head coach at Campbell. In his previous time at the school,
Illinois enters YSU game with question marks
The Illini have struggled in two seasons under Tim Beckman.
Williams: Beavers linebacker looks ahead to helping
Kole McKenzie says he and his teammates are inspired by the success of Beaver Local graduate Derek Wolfe, a third-year defensive end with the Denver Broncos.
Businessman and lawyer join port authority board
Trumbull County commissioners said their unanimous appointments of businessman Sam Covelli and attorney David Detec to the Western Reserve Port Authority on Wednesday signal that the tumultuous board is righting its ship.
Food services at Covelli still paying off for Youngstown
A city official is ‘grateful’ for the additional money
Green gets 12 years for March restaurant robbery, apologizes to victims
Judge agrees to sentence because it can not be appealed
Victorian season opens with 'You Can't Take it With You'
The Victorian Players will begin its 2014-15 season with the comedy “You Can’t Take it With You.”
Concert to mark Beatles’ Pgh. show
Staff report Pittsburgh The Beatles came to America 50 years ago and made their only Pittsburgh
Savoy headlines outdoor paint party
Electronic dance music group Savoy will headline Life in Color: Unleash on Saturday outside Covelli Centre.
Show to feature works of two Warren artists
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN An art show that has been one year in the making
Irish roll to shutout of Girard
Senior goalkeeper Roller and his defenders were in fine form against Girard
Ex-champ defeated by Pavlik out on bond after shooting
Jermain Taylor lost his title to Kelly Pavlik in 2007.
Mahoning County's first roundabout now open
Mahoning County’s first roundabout, at Mathews and Sheridan roads, is open after two months of construction.
Liberty union leader, chief want fire station open
The fire station on Belmont Avenue is one of two in the township.
Ruritans sell food at fair to benefit scholarships
Springfield Township club specializes in fries; Greenford offers barbecued chicken and more
METRO DIGEST || Animal Charity at full capacity
Animal Charity is at full capacity BOARDMAN The Animal Charity shelter, 4140 Market St., for
Life is short so Kalea baked a cake
Kalea Hall, Vindicator reporter, submits a cake she baked and decorated to be judged against other entries at the Canfield Fair. Her cake, which received an honorable mention, is on display inside the Fine Arts Building at the fairgrounds.
health care overhaul Insurers dissuade sick from enrolling in plans
Associated Press Insurers no longer can reject customers with expensive medical conditions, thanks
OSU Extension experts will be at the Canfield Fair
CANFIELD Ohio State University Extension experts will be available at the Canfield Fair from 10
Game Time
Game Time What: Steelers vs. Panthers. Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh. When: Tonight, 7:30 TV:
BOTANICAL DELIGHTS
BOTANICAL DELIGHTS Aug. 30: 1 to 3 p.m. What: Delight your senses in the soothing fragrance of
Avoid the burning bush
Q. My burning bushes are turning brown and the bark is breaking off the branch. The first one died
oddly enough
oddly enough State court: Workers’ comp OK for kickball injury COLUMBIA, S.C. Have you ever
PREP ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s results
BOYS SOCCER South Range 10, United 2 HANOVERTON Cole Durina led the Raiders with three goals.
Sharapova advances; Stephens out
96th-ranked Johanna Larsson rallied to snap her winless streak in NYC
around the horn
around the horn Wednesday’s other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 8, Tigers 4 DETROIT The
Trying to dry flowers?
Trying to dry flowers? There are lots of flowers you can dry for fall arrangements and other uses.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Westerners who fight in Syria often disenfranchised, FBI says
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Douglas McAuthur McCain, an American killed in Syria while
Appellate court overturns Amish hate-crime convictions
One of the attacks took place in Trumbull County
Mother of reporter begs for his life
Mother of reporter begs for his life BEIRUT The mother of a hostage American journalist pleaded
birthdays
birthdays Actor David Soul is 71. Actress Barbara Bach is 68. Singer Wayne Osmond (The Osmonds)
Islamic State’s actions dishonor the tenets and teachings of Islam
Opinion: Islamic State’s actions dishonor the tenets and teachings of Islam The so-called “Islamic
Mich. man takes grand prize for giant pumpkin
Mich. man takes grand prize for giant pumpkin Mark Clementz of Holly, Mich., took the grand prize
Detectives arrest man in homicide
Detectives arrest man in homicide WARREN Detectives arrested a suspect in a homicide last week
Man faces charge of possession of drug paraphernalia
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia Tuesday
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary T. Walkama, 30, of 41 E. Oakland Blvd.,
Local fire departments receive fed money
The departments are Bazetta Township and Hubbard in Trumbull County and Beaver Township in Mahoning County
Fate of military pilot unknown
Associated Press DEERFIELD, Va. An experienced pilot was missing Wednesday after the flier’s
‘Cops’ crew member killed in shootout
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Police officers who opened fire while disrupting a robbery at a
OSU rejects request for hearing by band director
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State rejected the latest appeal for reconsideration by its fired
Man sentenced to up to 135 years for 7 rapes
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Northeast Ohio man who pleaded guilty to raping seven women between
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK As Above, So Below (R) A team of explorers venture into the catacombs beneath the
Two suitors come a-calling
Opinion: Tulsa (Okla.) World: Tulsa ought to feel like the most popular girl in the senior class. Not one but
CBO: US economy forecast to grow 1.5 percent in ’14
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday forecast that the U.S.
Time Warner probes cause of nationwide outage of Internet
Associated Press NEW YORK Time Warner Cable said Wednesday that service largely was restored
Shooting by girl, 9, stirs debate on guns
Associated Press PHOENIX The accidental shooting death of a firing-range instructor by a 9
newsmakers
newsmakers BET suspends producer after Blue Ivy joke NEW YORK BET has suspended a producer
GM new-car sales remain flat for August
True Car’s sale forecast shows slight decrease in GM new-car sales from last year
‘Jamie Marks’ opens in movie theaters
Christopher Barzak has spent the past two weeks preparing for the latest milestone associated with
GM to move Cadillac SRX production from Mexico to Tennessee facility
Associated Press SPRING HILL, Tenn. General Motors announced Wednesday that it is moving
Navy with a mission in mind
Opinion: WASHINGTON Russia’s ongoing dismemberment of Ukraine and the Islamic State’s erasing of Middle
Bare spots in the lawn?
Bare spots in the lawn? From fixing small spots to renovating the entire lawn, now is the time to
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Sound of Music,SDRq directed by Jim McKim, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E.
Youngstowners have a right to vote on number of wards
Editorial: Members of Youngstown City Council are well advised not to substitute their judgment for that of
CD RATES
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Selected local stocks
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PANTRY PESTS
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Extension master gardener volunteer 22222Among the most-common pantry
BUSINESS DIGEST || Devon presentation
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Amazon reaches out to viewers
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Dana Delany had an urge. While
NIGHTLIFE
Avalon at Buhl, 1030 Forker Blvd., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-6700 Fri: Steve Vuich and the River
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