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Sisters reach out to young cancer patients and their families
Mariah Leskovac, 10, second from left, and her sister, Destiny, 13, third from left, created Mariah’s Destiny to collect donations of new items such as ...
Stories published July 29, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
US attorney wants max sentence for Lupo
The assistant U.S. attorney prosecuting Ben Lupo for illegal discharges of oil-field waste into a Mahoning River tributary in Youngstown wants the maximum sentence — three years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine — to deter others from similar conduct.
Youngstown Maker City Initiative Kickoff open house for public is Sunday
By now, most people in the Mahoning Valley have heard about the America Makes facility and the 3-D manufacturing occurring inside.
Polivka issues public challenge to state Dem chair: 'Take your best shot'
Trumbull County Democratic Party Chairman Dan Polivka reaffirmed Tuesday the casting of secret ballots by the county’s Democratic Central Committee, which is called for under the local committee’s bylaws.
Nearly 7 decades later, bowling still joins this pair
Gil Frank has long been a self-proclaimed “bowling nut.”
Former trustee critical of Boardman's delays in drainage repairs
Drainage systems in need of repair in the township may not be complete until the end of the year or 2015 due to staff shortages, weather conditions and funding issues, township officials said.
South Range starts drug-testing students
South Range schools have begun drug-testing students, specifically athletes in grades seven through 12 and students with parking permits.
Canfield fire district voters to face !.25-mill permanent levy in Nov.
Residents of the township and city will have an operating levy for the fire district before them at this November’s election.
Lowellville walking, biking improvements should be done by school's start
Village officials estimate that a $400,000 project designed to improve walking-and biking safety and access to the school complex is about two-thirds finished — and remain hopeful it will be done by the school year’s start in late August.
Dellick not guilty after ex denies she feared for her life
John Dellick showed no emotion Tuesday as a municipal-court jury found him not guilty of aggravated menacing for an argument he had with an ex-girlfriend last November on the Youngstown State University campus.
California lifeguard injured by lightning improves
California lifeguard injured by lightning improves
Uncle Nick's Greek Fried Chicken closes Boardman store
Uncle Nick's Greek Fried Chicken closes Boardman store
St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen to reopen Wednesday
St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen to reopen Wednesday
Shelling adds to mounting civilian toll in Ukraine
Shelling adds to mounting civilian toll in Ukraine
Fire district levy to be decided in Canfield and township
Fire district levy to be decided in Canfield and township
Vindy Radio | "American Greed"
July 30, 2014 | Charles Schaeffer & Sebastion Rucci
Site selling items from convicted Ohio priest's funeral
Site selling items from convicted Ohio priest's funeral
Ohio air base pressured to fill more hospital beds
Ohio air base pressured to fill more hospital beds
Public meeting on Conneaut Lake Park is Wednesday night
Public meeting on Conneaut Lake Park is Wednesday night
Professional services building elevator in Salem out of service beginning Friday night
Salem hospital building elevator out of service beginning Friday
Polivka to Redfern: 'Take your best shot, I'm not going anywhere.'
Polivka to Redfern: 'Take your best shot, I'm not going anywhere.'
Study: More than 35 pct. in US facing debt collectors
Study: More than 35 pct. in US facing debt collectors
Farmers National Banc Corp. to purchase shares from smaller stockholders
Farmers National Banc Corp. to purchase shares from smaller stockholders
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1962 is having a class 70th birthday party Aug. 23 at Mike and
Scholarship contest will take place in Aug.
Scholarship contest will take place in Aug. YOUNGSTOWN Casal Aveda Institute Annual Scholarship
Standoff in south Youngstown ends quietly
Suspect to be charged with various felonies relating to high speed chase and burglary
Shockstrip founder hopes to change football forever
Shockstrip founder hopes to change football forever
Each Cracked Crock piece ‘meant’ for someone
Linda Matulek has been in the antique shop business since 2011 and enjoys each day although she never thought she would find another passion like the one she had as a special education teacher.
The victory was Mahoning Valley’s 11th in its last 16 games.
Patterson’s RBI single lifts Scrappers over State College.
Local coaches stress technique to combat concussions
Local coaches stress technique to combat concussions
Easy Street alumni in songwriters’ session
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Nashville Comes Home: a Songwriters Showcase,” featuring four
Boardman couple nearly killed by carbon monoxide poisoning
Concerned daughter and neighbors saved their lives
Sound of pads pleases Pettine
Browns don protective gear to produce crunch effects
Reality TV trend leaves not much for imagination
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK A male contestant on a new VH1 dating show
Local art on display at ValleyCare TMH
The hospital has displayed the work of local artists since 2006.
Recovery from traumatic head injury can be a slow process
Recovery from traumatic head injury can be a slow process
Youngstown ranked 10th for largest MSA
A study by the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research named the Youngstown-Warren area 10th among the 100 largest MSA’s.
Boardman residents and trustees hear sales tax pitch
The Mahoning County commissioners are lobbying for an increase
Tickets available for YSU’s game at Illinois
Tickets available for YSU’s game at Illinois YOUNGSTOWN Tickets for the Youngstown State
Pinkston not yet cleared to practice
Associated Press BEREA The Browns say offensive guard Jason Pinkston has not been medically
oddly enough
oddly enough No ticket for Shrek over loud musical, chief says PORTSMOUTH, N.H. A musical
Abuse suspect dead; 3 cops injured in NYC shootout
Associated Press NEW YORK A California man who skipped town after being accused of molesting a
Be ready for ‘prolonged’ war in Gaza, Netanyahu tells Israelis
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Signaling an escalation of Israel’s Gaza operation,
New toys are among items being donated to patients at Akron Children’s Hospital by
New toys are among items being donated to patients at Akron Children’s Hospital by Mariah’s Destiny.
Associated Press
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio’s amusement-ride inspectors won’t be conducting an official
NCST hosts open house for new program
The open house will be at the school’s newly renovated satellite facility located at 4164 U.S. Route 422, one mile east of the Ohio/Pennsylvania border.
Boys and Girls Club starts Great Futures Campaign
The ceremony to launch the campaign is at 12:30 p.m. Thursday
Mom’s arrest sparks child-care debate
Associated Press NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. Plenty of working parents can relate to the dilemma Debra
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:
newsmakers
newsmakers Times Square characters should be licensed, mayor says NEW YORK Cookie Monster soon
Live music on television shows this week include:
Live music on television shows this week include: v will.i.am: Tonight on “Tonight Show with Jimmy
Woman faces charges after Saturday row
Angelica J. Sturkie, 24 of Wickliffe, is charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia and felony aggravated burglary.
Cortland declares 5-cent dividend
Cortland declares 5-cent dividend CORTLAND Cortland Bancorp, the holding company for Cortland
Gail Trunick stands with one of her favorite pieces, “Bolivian Girl,” which is on
Gail Trunick stands with one of her favorite pieces, “Bolivian Girl,” which is on display at
COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR | Event schedule
The 2014 Columbiana County Fair runs through Sunday at the county fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon.
Change for First Place Foundation
First Place Foundation now part of Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley
Compared with Gaza Strip, Israel is a safe place to live
Opinion: Compared with Gaza Strip, Israel is a safe place to live In Sunday’s (July 20) Vindicator, there
Deal to improve vets’ health care to cost $17B
Associated Press WASHINGTON A bipartisan deal announced Monday would authorize about $17 billion
Campbell PD offers money, promotions for physical fitness
A first physical fitness exam was offered Sunday, with another one to take place later this year.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls school board, 5 p.m., board room, junior high school, 9071/2 Milton
US: Russia violated ’87 missile agreement
Associated Press WASHINGTON In an escalation of tensions, the Obama administration accused
Sisters reach out to young cancer patients and their families
Mariah Leskovac, 10, second from left, and her sister, Destiny, 13, third from left, created Mariah’s Destiny to collect donations of new items such as toys and games for sick children.
Fatal crash probed
Fatal crash probed MECCA The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues investigating a single-vehicle
Study: Fist bumps less germy than handshakes
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK When it comes to preventing the spread of germs,
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, July 29, the 210th day of 2014. There are 155 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Port authority must conduct national search for director
Editorial: The troubled Western Reserve Port Authority can do without any more controversy, which is what the
Court errs in cop-video ruling
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: A recent Ohio appeals-court ruling that cruiser dash-camera videos are
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher G. Ivezic, 30, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and
Man found asleep in woman’s car
Man found asleep in woman’s car YOUNGSTOWN Police reports say a Sheridan Road woman who was on
Katie Rickman | The vindicator
Katie Rickman | The vindicator Mariah Leskovac, 10, second from left, and her sister, Destiny,
Austintown residents face renewal levy; no additional taxes
Levy for the general fund costs $6.50 annually for the homeowner of a $100,000 house
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.60 .25 Avalon
Dollar Tree buying Family Dollar for $8.5 billion
Staff/wire report NEW YORK Dollar Tree is buying rival discount store Family Dollar in a cash-
2,000 Syrians killed in 2 weeks of fighting
2,000 Syrians killed in 2 weeks of fighting BEIRUT More than 2,000 Syrians — almost half of
Crisis center hotline
Crisis center hotline YOUNGSTOWN Help Hotline Crisis Center Inc. is offering free training
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Rashonda Walker, Warren, girl, July 27. Anthony and Allison
Immunization clinic
Immunization clinic NILES The city of Niles is offering an immunization clinic from 8:30 to 9:30
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