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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown accountant-turned-beautician recovering from innovative brain surgery
Robert Matthews of Youngstown came out of potentially life-threatening brain surgery to remove a tumor at the base of his skull without a scar on his head.
Utica shale nearly doubles Ohio's natural gas production
Ohio’s natural-gas production nearly doubled from 2012 to 2013 because of activity in the Utica shale play, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports.
Company explains its radioactivity tests from fracking to Youngstown council
A presentation by Austin Master Services at Youngstown City Hall clarified the process the company is taking in testing radioactivity in materials that come out of the earth through the fracking process.
Trumbull commissioners ask Lewis to resign from port authority
In the wake of the uncertain status of the besieged Western Reserve Port Authority, Trumbull County commissioners have sent a letter to board member Scott Lewis asking for his resignation.
Fitzgerald plans to reverse Kasich's energy policies
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ed FitzGerald wants to reverse course on energy policies adopted by Gov. John Kasich and increase the state’s focus on green-energy innovation.
Mahoning commissioners opt for safety forces tax option for November
The Mahoning County commissioners have placed a 3⁄4 percent sales tax dedicated to public safety on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Utica Shale natural gas production doubles in Ohio
Utica Shale natural gas production doubles in Ohio
UPDATED | Williams could face death penalty for Burger murder
UPDATED | Williams could face death penalty for Burger murder
$93,680 in goods stolen from Southern Park Mall jewelry store
$93,680 in goods stolen from Southern Park Mall jewelry store
Mahoning commissioners put sales tax for safety on ballot
Mahoning commissioners put sales tax for safety on ballot
Miss Anderson, Mr. Makara to wed July 12
The parents of Laura Ann Anderson of Boardman and David Joseph Makara of Canfield are announcing the forthcoming marriage of their children.
Katie Fekety, Ian Zeljak set July wedding
PULASKI, PA. Katie Fekety and Ian Zeljak, both of Pulaski, Pa., are announcing their upcoming
Smith-MacKenzie wedding plans are announced
VIENNA Tim and Doris Smith of Vienna are announcing the upcoming wedding of their daughter,
Jones-Hoops wedding vows set for Aug. 2
AUSTINTOWN Douglas and Heidi Jones of Austintown are announcing the engagement and forthcoming
Gould-Haddle wedding plans are revealed
NORTH LIMA Whitney Gould and Christopher Haddle, both of Columbus, are planning to marry, her
Family Video will host trunk sale
Family Video will host trunk sale AUSTINTOWN Family Video, 4385 Kirk Road, will host a Junk in
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima, will have its monthly
18-year-old arrested in Gina Burger killing homeless, has criminal history
Police believe he killed Gina at Compass West Apartments
Cruze sales down 20 percent, up 8 percent overall
Last June, General Motors Co. came out with an all-time monthly sale record of 32,871 Lordstown-produced Chevrolet Cruzes sold, but this June the numbers are down 20.9 percent with 26,008 sold.
Pompelia’s aide gets Warren JFK basketball job
Richards promoted despite public criticism of former coach’s dismissal
Valley residents commemorate 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King J. Planning Committee of the Mahoning Valley sponsored a gathering.
Jury awards nearly $5.4 million to crash victim, wife
The jury awarded almost $5.4 million to a Poland couple Tuesday after a man was seriously hurt in a 2004 crash in his employer’s car.
T-intersection key part of I-680/US 224 construction effort
Construction on U.S. Route 224 at its intersections with Interstate 680 by the Ohio Department of Transportation advanced with the opening of a T-intersection, with a traffic light at 680 southbound exits to 224 eastbound and westbound.
The Cleveland at Blossom: Beautiful music, setting
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Now that summer is finally here, there’s a sound of music
Struthers Fourth of July Parade to return for 38th year
The parade will start at noon Friday from the Fifth Street Plaza.
Scrappers bullpen charged with loss
With the game tied at two, Mahoning Valley manager Ted Kubiak handed the ball over to his bullpen in Tuesday’s game against Auburn.
Operation Spring Thunder targets Warren crime
The recently completed Operation Spring Thunder targeted the most-violent criminals in the city, resulting in arrests and seizures of drugs, weapons and cash.
SPORTS DIGEST || Former Phantom Sekac signs with Canadiens
Former Phantom Sekac signs with Canadiens YOUNGSTOWN Former Youngstown Phantom forward Jiri
Democratic AG candidate blasts state policy on addiction treatment funding
Says cutting funding comes at ‘exact wrong time’
No vote in November on Ohio early-voting hours
Supporters will try to get the issue on the 2015 ballot.
Youngstown woman plans landscaping business at former Burkland building
She said she’ll invest $70,000 in the project
YSU’s first couple opens historic campus home
James MacGregor of McDonald and Stephanie Baker of Leetonia talk with Youngstown State University's new president Jim Tressel and his wife Ellen Tressel. The Tressels opened their new home, Pollock House, on the YSU campus to students, faculty, staff and administration officials on Tressel's first official day on the job.
Television series released on DVD this week include:
Television series released on DVD this week include: v “Helix”: An isolated Arctic research
Don’t be duped by deceptive data on jobs for state, Valley
Editorial: To the uninitiated, the latest un- employment data for Ohio and the Mahoning Valley would beckon
ASK MR. KNOW IT ALL
Q. I was watching NASCAR Nationwide Series racing and was surprised to see a driver named J.
More torrential rain worsens Midwest flooding; body found
Associated Press ST. LOUIS More torrential rain worsened flooding in the Midwest, spawning high
Facebook boosts small, local business
There were 275 attendees at a Facebook for small businesses workshop on Tuesday in Canfield.
Ga. suit still causing trouble for GM
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT For more than a year, a lawsuit filed by Brooke Melton’s
Ind. GM plant blast kills 1, injures 5
Associated Press MARION, IND. A chemical explosion Tuesday at a General Motors metal-stamping
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Barbara Walters is still a ratings power NEW YORK Barbara Walters isn’t forgotten
Local 396 receives $150,000 grant
With the award of a $150,000 grant to match another $150,000, 40 new future welders will have a chance at learning downhill welding — a specific technique of the trade needed in the oil and gas industry.
ADAEO to present check to Rich Center
ADAEO to present check to Rich Center AUSTINTOWN The Automobile Dealers Association of Eastern
For Hillary, it’s all about perception, appearances
Opinion: WASHINGTON Dear Secretary Clinton, Please consider this in the nature of a friendly
Forests should be multi-use
Opinion: Ketchikan Daily News: The national forests are for all Americans, meaning they should be multiple
Buena Vista Cafe Greek Fried Chicken
Uncle Nick's chicken has spread out to Boardman and Austintown over the years.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Ariz. eatery shames art thieves FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. Two accomplices in the theft of
Global economy is choking vitality out of US economy
Opinion: Global economy is choking vitality out of US economy I don’t know about the rest of you people,
Gun-toting felon gets 10 years in federal prison
Michael L. Green Jr. will serve a 10-year federal prison term for being a felon with a handgun and an assault rifle while attired in body armor.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Eboni Little and Brian Poole, Youngstown, boy, June 29. ST.
The secret is in the sauce
The secret is in the sauce Italian Village Pizza in Boardman possesses that delicious secret every
Ohio NAACP wants judge to increase early-voting hours
The organization also wants the judge to restore Ohio’s “golden week,” the former period of time that allowed people to register and cast ballots the same day.
ohio Amish country Measles outbreak complicates events
Associated Press SHILOH, Ohio Visitors from around the world to two upcoming events in the
The Youngstown Inner City Garden is seeking to win one of three $15,000 grants in an online vote
There are 136 entries in the contest
Highway crisis is looming, US warns
Associated Press WASHINGTON Gridlock in Washington will lead to gridlock across the country if
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 9 a.m., administration building, 8299 Market St.
Federal indictment accuses 17 suspected gang members
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gang members murdered people during robberies, tried to kill rivals
Report: Health sign-ups dogged by data flaws
Associated Press WASHINGTON Many of the 8 million Americans signed up under the new health care
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Leonard D. Cain Jr., 29, of 5744 Fairchase Ave.,
Candidates pushing fundraising appeals
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican Sen. Marco Rubio hopes everyone’s summer is off to a good
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS | Fourth of July
All events are on the holiday, Friday, July 4, unless otherwise noted. MAHONING COUNTY
Belgium scores twice in extra time to bounce Team USA
Belgium scores twice in extra time to bounce Team USA
Sales tax on agenda
Sales tax on agenda YOUNGSTOWN A resolution to place a three-quarter percent sales tax on the
FOURTH OF JULY
FOURTH OF JULY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
As Israel buries 3 teens, new threats against Hamas
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel’s prime minister threatened Tuesday to take even tougher
2 Cleveland men injure each other in shootout
2 Cleveland men injure each other in shootout Associated Press CLEVELAND Two men are
Group: 56 dead in marketplace blast
Group: 56 dead in marketplace blast MAIDUGURI, Nigeria A car bomb in a marketplace in Maiduguri,
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