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Plaques missing in Poland Forest
Dorothy Butler of Youngstown stands next to the rock that displayed the Butler family plaque at Poland Municipal Forest. The plaque was taken sometime before ...
Union hosts Summer Reading Program assembly
With the school year ending, students will be putting school behind them and focusing on fun summer activities.
Middle school hosts STEM showcase
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On May 21, seventh- and eighth-grade students at Austintown Middle School displayed the fruits of their hard work during the ...
CHC students celebrate end of year with field day
C.H. Campbell Elementary School second-grade students celebrated the end of their school year by playing games during Field Day on May 29.
SOV Boardman hosts pie eating contest and Wizard of Oz costume contest
To celebrate National Nursing Home Week from May 12-16, Shepherd of the Valley Boardman Campus selected the theme “There’s No Place Like Home” from “The ...
Stories published June 20, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Tressel takes helm at YSU, voicing familiar philosophy
Two nameplates sit in Jim Tressel’s presidential office on the second floor of Tod Hall at Youngstown State University.
Michigan man discovers piece of family history in Canfield
A lot of time has passed between when a Southern farmer and abolitionist settled on a piece of Canfield property and one of his descendants learned about it — 38 presidencies, to be precise.
Tickets sales brisk, but seats remain for Rod Stewart
Ticket sales started with a rush at 10 a.m. sharp Friday for Rod Stewart.
Hubbard man ignores deputy's warning to call off wedding
Major Thomas Stewart of the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office and Margaret Scott, clerk of courts for Warren Municipal Court, say they don’t believe they’ve seen a bigamy charge filed in Trumbull County in at least 40 years.
Friday hearing mostly housekeeping in Oakhill corruption case
No jury trial date has yet been set for the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, but some housekeeping matters were handled in a Friday pretrial hearing.
Ground-breaking today for turf at new Boardman stadium
Students, coaches, school and booster club officials and donors gathered at Spartan Stadium Friday for a groundbreaking ceremony for the turf section of the new stadium.
Youngstown-area residents tape oral histories this week for Voices of the Valley
Community conversations are the highlight of the Voices of the Valley exhibition, presented by the McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave., at Youngstown State University.
Dr. Saadi, son achieve lifelong dream
Dr. Elias T. Saadi, after decades of trying, won Lebanese citizenship, an act that he said completes his identity.
Two impaired driver checkpoints tonight in Trumbull County
Two impaired driver checkpoints tonight in Trumbull County
Juniors go low to qualify at Tam O'Shanter
Nolan Snyder, Christina Cooper, Cole Christman, and Hadley Spielvogel qualify.
Hubbard man who fled police arrested in Cornersburg
Hubbard man who fled police arrested in Cornersburg
Mercer County man pleads guilty to child-porn charge
Mercer County man pleads guilty to child-porn charge
Top Shiite cleric calls for new government in Iraq
Top Shiite cleric calls for new government in Iraq
Block party set Saturday on Youngstown's South Side
Block party set Saturday on Youngstown's South Side
Senior-citizen art on display at Davis YMCA in Boardman
Senior-citizen art on display at Davis YMCA in Boardman
Youngstown police arrest man passed out in parking lot
Youngstown police arrest man passed out in parking lot
Pa. mom's infected tooth saves identical twin girls
Pa. mom's infected tooth saves identical twin girls
Warren school official tabbed as next East Liverpool Schools superintendent
Warren school official tabbed as next East Liverpool Schools superintendent
Israeli troops kill 2 Palestinians in arrest raids
Israeli troops kill 2 Palestinians in arrest raids
Brian P. Benyo appointed to governor's workforce board
Brian P. Benyo appointed to governor's workforce board
Grotto will host golf outing Saturday
Grotto will host golf outing Saturday LAKE MILTON The 2014 Aut Mori Grotto Monarch’s Golf Outing
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet for a
Rasey, Cupan lead Trumbull in Jack Arvin Classic
On a field full of the Valley’s best senior football players, 5-foot-5 Jacob Rasey from “little” Champion stood out the most.
Talk in terms of voters’ interests to pass sales tax, officials urge
The sales tax campaign must focus on continued benefits to taxpayers from its passage, county officials said.
Pitching dominates Scrappers doubleheader
As baseball bargains go, it would be difficult to top the deal offered up Thursday by the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
Hockey players show support for Macklen family of Struthers
The hockey game and open skate to benefit Dean Macklen, a 2009 graduate of Struthers High School who had been fighting three cancers since September, and his family will take place Saturday at the Ice Zone
SPORTS DIGEST || Brad Smith football camp Saturday at YSU
Brad Smith football camp Saturday at YSU youngstown Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Brad Smith
Howland’s Gilmour brings goals, gospel to Brazil
The Cedarville sophomore traveled to the country prior to the World Cup.
Therapy rabbits hop to it in Some Bunny to Read To
F5RS rescue group for small animals has collaborated with Beyond Expectations Speech Therapy on the program.
Police chase felon in Hubbard Township
A felon escaped police as they tried to serve a warrant Thursday morning.
Walk this way: Bucs win in 12
Pirates catcher Russell Martin didn’t start Thursday’s game. Rather, he ended it.
The road goes on for Estocar
Estocar drummer Sean Kearney really loves Salt-N-Pepa (more on that later), as well as playing in Youngstown and specifically at Cedars Lounge.
Another hearing in Letson criminal zoning case
Another pretrial hearing in Thomas Letson criminal zoning case
3 arrested after melee in Campbell
The fight that initially involved teenage girls quickly escalated when adults got involved, police said
Program to focus on 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Bill
MLK Planning Committee will host the event July 1
Plaques missing in Poland Forest
Dorothy Butler of Youngstown stands next to the rock that displayed the Butler family plaque at Poland Municipal Forest. The plaque was taken sometime before the sudden death of former forest board president Robert Zedaker Jr. in early January. Many believe the bronze plaque and two others were stolen for scrap, but no dealers have reported a sale attempt.
Rev. Robert Hoover will celebrate 50th anniversary
On the occasion of his 50th anniversary as an ordained Presbyterian minister, the Rev. Dr. Robert
CHC first-graders go in search of adventure
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The first-grade students of C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Mill Creek MetroParks cuts ribbon on children’s play area
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks are in a continuous faze of self-
Union hosts Summer Reading Program assembly
With the school year ending, students will be putting school behind them and focusing on fun summer activities.
MCCTC ends year with picnic and McMudder race
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On May 23, Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
HT fourth-graders end year with a bang
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School
Hilltop fourth-graders have science fair
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School showed
Poland Community Briefs
Rogers named to Dean’s List Malone University recently announced that Jake Rogers, a project
Lions Club to host Turtle Derby
The Youngstown Lions Club’s 53rd annual Turtle Derby is going to be June 23. There will be a Chinese
Middle school hosts STEM showcase
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On May 21, seventh- and eighth-grade students at Austintown Middle School displayed the fruits of their hard work during the STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, Math] showcase, which was hosted in conjunction with Mahoning County Educational Service and 21st Century Learning.
CHC students celebrate end of year with field day
C.H. Campbell Elementary School second-grade students celebrated the end of their school year by playing games during Field Day on May 29.
Lions Club to host Turtle Derby
The Youngstown Lions Club’s 53rd annual Turtle Derby is going to be June 23. There will be a Chinese
Austintown Community Briefs
Viars is Coordinator with Mahoning Safe Communities In the June 14 article titled “Students learn
SOV Boardman campus hosts family night
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com To celebrate National Nursing Home Week, Shepherd of the
Canfield Community Briefs
The Learning Dog to host open house The public is invited to join in celebrating the fourth open
Austintown Community Church hosts Bike-A-Thon
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Young people can’t be taught bike safety early enough, and
Boardman Community Briefs
The Learning Dog to host open house The public is invited to join in celebrating the fourth open
Austintown Fitch and Greenwood Chevrolet work together for student success
Austintown Fitch and Greenwood Chevrolet recently presented seniors with the 17th Annual Greenwood
Boardman girls track team advances to regional meet
The Boardman girls track and field team advanced five events and eight girls to the regional meet by
Boardman boys qualify for Regional Championship
The Boardman boys track team qualified several athletes to the 2014 Regional Championship at the
Lions Club to host Turtle Derby
The Youngstown Lions Club’s 53rd annual Turtle Derby is going to be June 23. There will be a Chinese
Boardman Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a summer sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Boardman students inducted into Italian NHS
A select group of juniors from Boardman High School were inducted on May 16 into the Maria
SOV Boardman hosts pie eating contest and Wizard of Oz costume contest
To celebrate National Nursing Home Week from May 12-16, Shepherd of the Valley Boardman Campus selected the theme “There’s No Place Like Home” from “The Wizard of Oz” for its events.
Gay-marriage amendment won’t make Ohio ballot in November
Associated Press COLUMBUS A key organizer in the ballot effort to overturn Ohio’s gay-marriage
Man accused of mailing powder to IRS
Associated Press CLEVELAND A suburban Cleveland man indicted on a charge of threatening to use a
Bad heroin led to 5 deaths in Akron
Associated Press CLEVELAND There are no known common links between five heroin overdose deaths
Turmoil in Iraq is pushing up US gasoline prices
Turmoil in Iraq is pushing up US gasoline prices AP Photo NYBZ142 Eds: Adds global perspective,
METRO DIGEST || $5 rabies vaccines available Saturday
$5 rabies vaccines available Saturday YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City Health District is offering
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 20, the 171st day of 2014. There are 194 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Wis. governor accused of criminal scheme
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a potential 2016 Republican
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Warren City school board, special meeting in executive session, 8 a.m., Upton
More endure long VA waits, audit says
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tens of thousands more veterans than previously reported are
On the links Thursday’s pro golf results
On the links Thursday’s pro golf results U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN PINEHURST, N.C. Comparisons were
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, fresh produce and various
Back in Iraq?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Inching back into a fight he tried to leave behind, President
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark E. Dean, 51, of 444 W. Boston Ave., Youngstown,
Order in the court? Hardly
Opinion: Judges James C. Evans and Lou D’Apolito of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court both said there were
Retiring Hubbard schools chief made indelible imprint on district
Opinion: Retiring Hubbard schools chief made indelible imprint on district Mr. Richard Buchenic, thank you
SHUFFLING UP THE HOUSE
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California capped a meteoric rise through
Winkle Electric turns 70
Winkle wants to be known as a 'viable company' and viewed as a 'progressive industry in this community.'
Warren homicide victim was awaiting sentencing in Youngstown in gang-related matter
Deon M. Sanders, 22, the man killed Tuesday night at a house on Forest Street Northeast, was wanted on an arrest warrant in a gang-related matter in Youngstown.
RELATED DEVELOPMENTS IN IRAQ
Battle for refinery rages on IRBIL, Iraq The battle for control of Iraq’s largest oil refinery
Youngstown prison has high gang concentration
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS The Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown has the highest percentage
Canfield council approves three grants
Police increase patrols for burglaries, get ballistic shields
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Lady Bunny, Maltese dog, finds sanitation worker’s wallet JUNEAU, Alaska A 7
Youngstown 2014 street resurfacing
The city’s board of control awarded a nearly $1.3 million contract for street resurfacing to R.T.
Review: Eastwood’s ‘Jersey Boys’ catchy but uneven
REVIEW ‘Jersey Boys’ Grade: C+ Cast: John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda, Vincent
LGBT Month a token gesture
Opinion: By Elizabeth Ann Thompson McClatchy-Tribune June is LGBT Pride Month, and while I’m an out and
Iraq peace elusive
Opinion: Once the United States had extricated itself from the quagmire known as the Iraq war, many people
Foreign policy of retreat
Opinion: “From the halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli ...” — The Marines’ Hymn
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Steel Valley Super Nationals, 9 a.m. to midnight: thousands of
How good is US health care?
Opinion: By Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times The U.S. health-care system notched another dubious honor
GM could face new fines over recall stall
Associated Press DETROIT An old email from a General Motors employee warning of a “serious
The Valley takes a direct hit in South Korea’s war on US jobs
Editorial: Six decades ago, the United States valiantly came to the defense of South Korea in a war against
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.76 .07 Avalon
Poll: Many struggle to pay for Affordable Care
Most people who signed up under President Barack Obama’s health care law rate their new insurance highly, but a substantial number are struggling with the cost, according to a poll released Thursday.
CBOSS reaches deal with Health Alliance
CBOSS reaches deal with Health Alliance BOARDMAN CBOSS Inc., a global technology and software
Kershaw in select company with first no-hitter
Kershaw added to his most remarkable resume Wednesday night, throwing his first no-hitter and striking out a career-high 15 as Los Angeles beat Colorado, 8-0.
Texas boom town halts fracking, hails growing community garden
Associated Press DENTON, Texas Natural-gas money has been good to this Texas city: It has new
METRO DIGEST || Stewart tickets
Stewart tickets YOUNGSTOWN Tickets for the Rod Stewart greatest-hits concert Aug. 24 at the
Sink hole to be repaired soon
The sink hole is in the eastbound driving lane of New Road, just east of Raccoon Road in Austintown.
Russia resumes buildup
Associated Press MOSCOW Russia is resuming its military buildup along the Ukrainian border in
NBA roundup
Projected top draft pick needs foot surgery Kansas center Joel Embiid is scheduled to have surgery
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