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Band's future uncertain in wake of Carmen Mico's death
The Carmen Mico Orchestra was an area staple from its formation in 1980 until its last show in 2011. It boasted the complete instrumentation needed ...
Smith Corners Church hosts Family Fun Night
To kick off the summer season, Smith Corners Church hosted the first of three Family Fun Nights on June 27.
Poland Youth Soccer Association to begin 33rd season
In 2014, the Poland Youth Soccer Association will be starting its 33rd year, with 48 rec teams and nine travel teams playing at Poland Township ...
Soccer players celebrate World Cup at camp
The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters had its annual Summer Kid’s Camp for Canfield Soccer Club recreational league players on June 16-20.
Boardman Knights of Columbus host 5K race to raise funds for charitable causes
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the fourth year, the Boardman Knights of Columbus has put on a 5K race at St. Charles Borromeo Parish on ...
Stories published July 25, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
No trolley tours Sunday at Mill Creek Park's Sunfest
No trolley tours Sunday at Mill Creek Park's Sunfest
Campbell police charge man with receiving stolen property
Campbell police charge man with receiving stolen property
Man charged in Struthers stabbing death appears in court
Man charged in Struthers stabbing death appears in court
Israel kills senior Gaza militant, mulls next move
Israel kills senior Gaza militant, mulls next move
Country Club will have white party
Country Club will have white party CANFIELD The Columbus Coralinas, a synchronized swim team
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30
Band's future uncertain in wake of Carmen Mico's death
The Carmen Mico Orchestra was an area staple from its formation in 1980 until its last show in 2011. It boasted the complete instrumentation needed for an authentic big band sound.
Youngstown will reduce fire department staffing by 8 to save $1M
The moves would save about $1 million a year
Arby’s family unites to remember a Youngstown-born, global brand
The Youngstown Arby’s headquarters’ employees were like a family. Thursday night the family came together again to reunite and in celebration of a 50-year-old brand that started right here in the Valley.
Mahoning library levy will appear on fall ballot
The library will combine 2 real-estate levies into a single initiative for voters to decide in November
Decision due today on possible Sciortino suspension
There is a possibility of a delay
Poland Township trustees face backlash on ditch issue
Residents of Cliffview and Camella drives considering lawsuit
Gordon’s hearing scheduled for Aug. 1
Last year’s top receiver faces one-year suspension
Warren Steel Holdings plant to reopen
PUCO ruling allows Warren Steel Holdings plant to save up to $35 million on electricity costs
Recall costs a big blow to GM bottom line
Strong months of sales can't make up for sizable expenses related to recalls
Warren council approves new contract with dispatchers
Warren City Council has approved a 2 1/2-year contract with the 11 dispatchers in the police department that doesn’t change the city’s cost.
Robert Hagan running for state school board
Hagan objects to public money being diverted from public education without oversight
Liberty to move on road repaving soon
The loan is against taxes that will be collected from the newly passed road levy.
Warren man gets seven years in prison for assaulting bailiff
A man with a history of assaults on law enforcement officers and a pending case of police-officer-assault received a seven-year prison term Thursday.
Stadium Drive sends students off
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With its 94 fourth-grade students on their last day of
Smith Corners Church hosts Family Fun Night
To kick off the summer season, Smith Corners Church hosted the first of three Family Fun Nights on June 27.
Area students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 863 entries from area Mahoning county public, private and parochial schools
Boardman Park hosts first of five Family Nights in the Park
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 28, Boardman Park hosted the first of five Family
Youngstown YWCA hosts Young Artists week-long camp
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com During the early summer, the downtown Youngstown YWCA
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts Father’s Day event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Following May’s successful event for Mother’s Day, the
Hilltoppers celebrate last day of school
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students celebrated their last day
Canfield swim team defeats Logan at meet
Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) scored 440 points out of a possible 480 against Logan Swim and
Poland Sports Briefs
Athletic activity fee due The Poland Local School Board has instituted an activity fee for
Poland Community Briefs
Ursuline reunion to be Aug. 30 The Ursuline High School Class of 1969 reunion will take place on
Austintown Community Briefs
Ursuline reunion to be Aug. 30 The Ursuline High School Class of 1969 reunion will take place on
Boardman Park hosts Senior Fun Day
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With a lot of seniors lacking activities, Boardman Park
Holy Family Parish hosts Vacation Bible School
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For its Vacation Bible School from June 23-27, Holy Family
Austism Society announces summer camp
The Autism Society of Ohio Mahoning Valley office, in collaboration with the Youngstown YMCA and
Poland Youth Soccer Association to begin 33rd season
In 2014, the Poland Youth Soccer Association will be starting its 33rd year, with 48 rec teams and nine travel teams playing at Poland Township Park.
FirstLight HomeCare provides service to area seniors
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Since FirstLight HomeCare opened on Aug. 1, 2013, the
Youngstown YWCA hosts Young Artists week-long camp
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com During the early summer, the downtown Youngstown YWCA
Boardman Park hosts first of five Family Nights in the Park
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 28, Boardman Park hosted the first of five Family
Soccer players celebrate World Cup at camp
The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters had its annual Summer Kid’s Camp for Canfield Soccer Club recreational league players on June 16-20.
Mill Creek MetroParks hosts Explore Mill Creek event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks spent June and July hosting Explore
Association awards scholarships
The Austintown Alumni Association awarded a total of $6000 in scholarships to eight members of the 2014 Fitch graduating class.
Hilltop students enjoy Field Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Celebrating the end of the school year, first-, second- and
Celebrate Poland announces winners
The organizers of Celebrate Poland have announced this year’s winners. The first place winner in
Canfield Community Briefs
Ursuline reunion to be Aug. 30 The Ursuline High School Class of 1969 reunion will take place on
Boardman school officials break ground on new sports stadium
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The first step in constructing the new $4 million sports stadium at Boardman High School took place on June 20 with the groundbreaking ceremony.
Mad Science makes stop at library
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Mad Science organization made a stop June 19 at
Good Hope Lutheran Church hosts ‘A Superhero Story’
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com From June 23-27, as part of its Vacation Bible School,
Boardman Knights of Columbus host 5K race to raise funds for charitable causes
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the fourth year, the Boardman Knights of Columbus has put on a 5K race at St. Charles Borromeo Parish on Westview Drive to raise money for its various charitable causes.
Celebrate Poland announces winners
The organizers of Celebrate Poland have announced this year’s winners. The first place winner in
YSU students named to Spring 2014 Dean’s List
Youngstown State University has announced the students who have been named to the Spring 2014 Dean’s
oddly enough
oddly enough Employee accused of using company check to pay prostitute SLIDELL, La. Police in
Redemption key for Juniors at championship
Nolan Snyder hopes for a happier memory
Ravens RB Rice suspended for 2 games
The six-year veteran was arrested in February for domestic violence
Penguins place 22nd in WGCA team GPA
Penguins place 22nd in WGCA team GPA Youngstown The Youngstown State women’s golf team
Police seize drugs and guns in vice raids
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested three people and seized two guns in two vice squad raids
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason K. Rohrer, 37, of 185 Hamilton Blvd.,
Trumbull Republicans plan to continue secret balloting
Trumbull Republicans plan to continue secret balloting
Father charged after fallen dresser kills 2 children
Associated Press ALIQUIPPA, Pa. The father of two toddlers who died after a dresser fell on them
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD July
Green Youngstown gets top state honors
Green Youngstown gets top state honors YOUNGSTOWN Keep Ohio Beautiful honored Green Youngstown,
Fifteen killed while seeking refuge at UN school in Gaza
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip A U.N. school in Gaza crowded with hundreds of
OSU band director fired
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University fired the director of its celebrated marching
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Gabrielle Walker and Jacob Cearfoss, Youngstown, girl, July
Greatest threat to our nation looms at border with Mexico
Opinion: Greatest threat to our nation looms at border with Mexico 2They are fleeing from near-broken
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 25, the 206th day of 2014. There are 159 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville Board of Education, special board meeting, 9 a.m., Library/Media
Dixie Soul set to release first EP at Dusty Armadillo
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Keith Smith is a veteran of the Northeast Ohio music
Clothing/breakfast/food Saturday
Clothing/breakfast/food Saturday New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free
newsmakers
newsmakers Museum, collector dispute Elvis’ guitar SOIUX FALLS, S.D. An acoustic guitar Elvis
Rep. Ryan rolling in campaign dough
Opinion: There is little — if any — doubt that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will be re-elected in November to his
Air Algerie jet crashes in Mali
Associated Press OUAGADOUGOu, Burkina Faso An Air Algerie jetliner carrying 116 people crashed
No listeria found in Schwebel products
Schwebel will still honor the consumer return of products produced at the facility before July 22.
Here are today’s entertainment picks:
Here are today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival: Food, music, games
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.70 —.05 Avalon
End aid to Palestinian Authority
Opinion: The anti-Semitic “tradition” of blaming Jews for the world’s problems mostly took a temporary back
BUSINESS DIGEST || Health system name changed
Name changed YOUNGSTOWN Catholic Health Partners, parent health-care system of Humility of Mary
ODNR’s accountability grows with drilling website upgrades
Editorial: For all of its hyperbole and fear- mongering, the furor over fracking in Ohio has produced some
New-home sales plummet
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sales of new U.S. homes plunged in June, a sign that real estate
‘Lucy’ won’t stretch your brain capacity
REVIEW ‘Lucy’ Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman Grade: D Run time: 1:30 Rated: R
Boardman Community Briefs
Ursuline reunion to be Aug. 30 The Ursuline High School Class of 1969 reunion will take place on