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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Carlotta Ave. man charged with stealing credit card at Youngstown City Hall
A worker for the firm contracted by the city to do cleaning at city hall is accused of stealing a city credit card and ringing up more than $900 in charges.
24 at St. Charles take ice bucket challenge, in accord with church directives
Freezing! Shocking! Ooo-wee! Chilly!
Austintown nursing home protesting racino plans for outdoor concerts
A nursing home and assisted living facility adjacent to Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course has appealed the granting by the Austintown Township Board of Zoning Appeals of a conditional-use permit for an outdoor concert area.
Familiar fair tradition passed to next generation
Each of Peggy and Harry Potts’ visits to the Canfield Fair over the past decade has started in much the same way.
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash in Sharon
A motorcycle accident at Beatty and Sheakleyville Greenville roads sent one man to the hospital with injuries Friday night.
South Ave. businesses look to revitalizing merchants' association
Businesses along South Avenue are looking to reform a merchants’ association with the hope of improving one of the city’s main corridors.
Emmalee washes a steer more than 10 times her size — in sneakers
Gary Hemphill glanced somewhat disapprovingly at my canvas sneakers.
Robbery likely motive for South Side shooting, police say
Police believe robbery was the motive that led to the shooting death of a man at a South Side parking lot Thursday evening.
From dinner to breakfast on a stick, sweets took the cake
In the end, 9-year-old Amanda Hvizdos, couldn’t even taste her winning caramel apple cupcakes.
Youngstown councilwomen move to evade mayor, law director on downtown decision
City Law Director Martin Hume is refusing a request from two councilwomen to prepare legislation allowing council to have up to $40,000 for outside legal counsel.
Experimental Ebola drug heals all monkeys in study
Experimental Ebola drug heals all monkeys in study
Late TD lifts Girard over Niles
Girard rallied from a 7-0 deficit with a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Lowellville traffic violation leads to drug arrest
Lowellville traffic violation leads to drug arrest
Russia's Putin urges release of Ukrainian soldiers
Russia's Putin urges release of Ukrainian soldiers
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Benefit poker run scheduled Sunday
Benefit poker run scheduled Sunday SALEM Western Reserve Motorcycle Club, 14439 Middletown Road,
Petrony's fancy passing powers Poland
Dom Petrony showed off his smooth delivery, completing 8 of 9 passes for 175 yards and three TDs.
Musolino, Struthers dominate opener vs. Campbell
A.J. Musolino rushed for two touchdowns and Struthers held Campbell to 66 total yards.
W. Reserve senior, Ohio State freshman crowned king, queen
Barely a half-hour before, the 17-year-old had been crowned as this year’s 4-H Club king on the Canfield Fair’s Concourse Stage during the annual Junior Fair Youth Day Program. He still couldn’t believe his luck.
State superintendent disappointed with Youngstown schools’ lack of progress
The closest model in Ohio is the Cleveland plan although Richard Ross said he’s not looking for a copy of that
Inadequately refrigerated food truck sends Valley sanitarians scrambling
Sanitarians rushed to local Asian restaurants to intercept questionable food from an inadequately refrigerated truck.
Shaw powers East over Lakeside
Jawalan Shaw had 174 yards on nine carries and scored two touchdowns in East’s 36-21 victory.
Austintown man questions Youngstown residency bonus for civil service tests
Youngstown’s deputy law director says the bonus is legal.
Balanced Quakers take down Rams
The balance came off the arm of junior quarterback Matt Weingart and the legs of junior tailback Kade Byland and sophomore receiver Cooper Bezeredi.
Reserve picks up where it left off
The Blue Devils quickly pulled away from an 8-6 lead to turn the game into a rout.
Scrappers fall to Jammers, 2-1
Jamestown's Tyler Filliben hit a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning.
Violin-clarinet duo in concert
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. Nicole Paglialonga, violin, and Phillip Paglialonga, clarinet,
Campbell church hosts last Greek fest of season
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church ends the summer Greek Festival season next weekend
Campbell improving system under Wilson Ave. to handle rainwater runoff
As the city tackles three major paving projects on state Route 289, Robinson Road and Tenney Avenue, the Route 289 project has been experiencing some setbacks.
Lisbon cruises past Leetonia
By Curtis Pulliam cpulliam@vindy.com Leetonia Danny Shultz has no problem sharing the ball
Hubbard police investigate ex-lawyer from Canfield
The former lawyer surrendered his law license in 2012.
State reviewers recommend training for Youngstown school board, staff
Reviewers talked to school board members, administrators, teachers, parents, students and members of the community
Concessionaires serve up extraordinary fare
Each year, hundreds of concessionaires flock to and fill the Canfield Fair’s 178 acres of midway.
Canfield Fair ribbon-cutting honors veterans, military members
The 168th Canfield Fair ribbon cutting took place 10 a.m. Thursday.
Canfield Fair pigs protected from swine virus hitting U.S.
4-H pigs “Kristina,” left, and “Angela” cool off after a long day of judging at Canfield Fairgrounds Thursday. Nothing has changed at the fair for pig owners, despite a recent pig virus that has killed an estimated 8 million piglets across the U.S. Fair officials said precautions were taken to prevent any exposure to fair swine.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls golf victory The Austintown Fitch girls golf team recently defeated Ashtabula Edgewood at
Fair attendance rises 21%; revenue from rides up 33%
Fair attendance rises 21%; revenue from rides up 33% Wednesday’s attendance at the Canfield Fair
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kyle and Jessica Hillman, Youngstown, girl, Aug. 27. Harley
Pilot confirmed dead
Pilot confirmed dead WESTFIELD, Mass. The pilot of an F-15 jet that crashed this week in remote
Boardman Community Briefs
Truck sale to be Sept. 13 The Immaculate Heart of Mary will have a “Treasures in Your Trunk Sale,”
Cops: Man found in car extremely drunk
Fell in and out of consciousness several times as police tried to talk to him
birthdays
birthdays Movie director William Friedkin is 79. Actor Elliott Gould is 76. TV personality Robin
Pulliam: Tiger Woods’ time is gone
Tiger Woods has had his last roar. He may have heard his last roar from a gallery on a Sunday.
PREP ROUNDUP | Thursday’s results
Volleyball Heartland Christian 25-25-25, Ursuline 11-23-14 COLUMBIANA Kristen Osborn Heartland
Study: We carry our own microbes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sorry, clean freaks. No matter how well you scrub your home, it’s
Walking in street lands man in jail on drug charges
Walking in street lands man in jail on drug charges YOUNGSTOWN Police say they found four pills
Survey: Pessimism on US economy has grown
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans are more anxious about the economy now than they were
oddly enough
oddly enough Vermont bistro scolded for removing its bacon sign WINOOSKI, Vt. A Vermont
Evans has Betras reeling
Opinion: When Judge James C. Evans of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court retires Oct. 1, his time on the
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Calif. Legislature passes ‘yes means yes’ measure
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. State lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that would make
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 29, the 241st day of 2014. There are 124 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
UN: Ebola cases could hit 20K
Associated Press GENEVA The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is accelerating and could grow six
Culvert job awarded, paving job advertised
The commissioners awarded a Gibson Road culvert replacement job and advertised a Springfield Township paving job.
Ukraine accuses Russia of sending in tanks, troops
Associated Press NOVOAZOVSK, Ukraine Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of entering its
Smart Choice Food orders taken
Staff report NILES New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for
Obama tamps down prospects of imminent US strikes in Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama tamped down the prospect of imminent U.S.
Four candidates for YSU provost on campus next week
All four will have two open forum sessions Tuesday through Friday
Carrasco, Bourn lead Indians past White Sox
Carlos Carrasco pitched into the seventh inning and Michael Bourn had two triples among his three hits.
Browns’ long-dormant offense finally awakens
Brian Hoyer drove Cleveland’s starting offense to a rare preseason touchdown.
Bankses’ 50th honored with party and trip
George and Barbara Banks of Poland were honored for their golden anniversary at a party July 4 with
Jillian Novak v Brandon Knittle
Jillian Beth Novak and Brandon John Knittle were united in marriage in a 4 p.m. ceremony May 31 at
Tyma-Gonzalez wedding vows are scheduled
Jocelyn Marie Tyma of Boardman and Paul Gonzalez Jr. of Youngstown are engaged, their parents are
Jeannie King, Gary Mottram are engaged
Jeannie Marie Louise King and Gary James Mottram, both of Austintown, are engaged and are announcing
Austintown Community Briefs
Truck sale to be Sept. 13 The Immaculate Heart of Mary will have a “Treasures in Your Trunk Sale,”
Gina Donofrio, Jeremy Bigley plan wedding
Gina Donofrio and Jeremy Bigley, both of Campbell, are planning to marry on Aug. 30, their parents
Author makes appearance at Boardman library
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com People who came to Boardman library on Aug. 1 were
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls participate in suburban league meet The Boardman girls track team participated in the
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman girls soccer defeats Mooney The Boardman varsity girls soccer team came back from a 0-4
BHS band takes up Ice Bucket Challenge
The Ice Bucket Challenge, which benefits ALS research and has swept the nation, came to Boardman High School on Aug. 18 with the vast majority of Boardman High School’s 165-member marching band and the band’s director, Tom Ruggieri, taking up the challenge to raise money for the ALS Foundation.
25th Community Cup kicks off
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The 25th annual Community Cup began on Aug. 8 with the
Poland Community Briefs
Truck sale to be Sept. 13 The Immaculate Heart of Mary will have a “Treasures in Your Trunk Sale,”
Vanessa Nittoli, Craig Walters plan Sept. rites
Vanessa K. Nittoli and Craig A. Walters, both of Pittsburgh, are engaged and plan to marry, they are
Shepherd of the Valley to dispose of old flags
During the month of September, Shepherd of the Valley is taking in tired, torn and faded American
Canfield Community Briefs
Truck sale to be Sept. 13 The Immaculate Heart of Mary will have a “Treasures in Your Trunk Sale,”
Boardman Community Briefs
Truck sale to be Sept. 13 The Immaculate Heart of Mary will have a “Treasures in Your Trunk Sale,”
Covelli opens Boardman Panera Bread
Covelli Enterprises has announced the opening of its ninth Panera Bread on Aug. 26 in Southwoods
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls tennis claims wins The Canfield girls tennis team remained unbeaten, defeating Poland and
Canfield Speech and Debate team excels at National Tournament
The Canfield Speech and Debate team competed at the 2014 National Speech and Debate Association’s National Tournament in Overland Park, Kan. during the week of June 16.
Family Night comes to Boardman Park
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of its continuing summer series of events,
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland defeats Austintown The Poland girls volleyball team defeated Austintown Fitch 3-2 on Aug.
Poland High School announces 2014 HOF class
Poland Seminary High School announced that it will be inducting five new members to the Poland
Shepherd of the Valley to dispose of old flags
During the month of September, Shepherd of the Valley is taking in tired, torn and faded American
And the Rest is History book club meets at library
While most book clubs mainly read novels, the And the Rest is History book club deals in nonfiction books.
Poland library hosts week-long puppet camp
The Poland library gave young people a chance to show off their creative side as the library hosted a puppet camp Aug. 11-15.
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Names: Stephen Tsagares; Allison Kowal Instrument: Alto Saxophone; Flute and Piccolo Q. When
Apple to unveil new products at Sept. 9 Silicon Valley event
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple’s latest product launch will be in a setting that holds a
newsmakers
newsmakers Officials: Joan Rivers rushed to hospital NEW YORK Joan Rivers was hospitalized
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The demolition derby begins at 8
Tressel to join board of Regional Chamber
Tressel to join board of Regional Chamber
It’s time to responsibly control the spread of donation boxes
Editorial: Across the nation and through- out the Mahoning Valley, donation bins for nonprofit charities are on
‘As Above’ STAYS LOW
Movie review By JORDAN MINTZER The Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES 222But the warning could
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, 2.67, 24.70 —.02 Avalon
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nick A. Shirey, 30, of 6603 Covington Cove, Canfield,
LABOR DAY
LABOR DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Man, 52, drowns at Moraine State Park beach
PORTERSVILLE, Pa. Authorities are investigating the drowning of a 52-year-old man at Moraine State
Austintown man accused of having sex with 14-year-old
The FBI said Fleishcer admitted he listed his age at 14 on social media.
168th canfield FAIR Schedule of events
Free daily fair activities Antique equipment: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at southeast corner of
Jihadists massacre scores of Syrian soldiers
Associated Press BEIRUT The Islamic State group killed more than 160 Syrian government troops
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