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Avoid lavish spending, Mahoning budget director advises county officials
Despite the $8 million increase in revenue to Mahoning County resulting from Tuesday’s passage of the 0.75 percent sales tax, county officials should propose only necessary items and avoid lavish suggestions in their budget proposals, the county budget director said.
Tyler history center reaches funding goal, gets major donation,
The Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center has cleared a major milestone in its development and is now open to the public.
GM workers suit over '08 pay cut dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by 28 General Motors Lordstown workers whose pay was significantly reduced in 2008, and the employees and their lawyer still are considering whether to appeal.
Hearing for Hotel California liquor permit continues downtown Friday
Attorneys and witnesses will reconvene downtown today as the liquor permit hearing for Hotel California in Austintown continues.
US 224/I-680 work complete, later than planned
Work on U.S. Route 224 over Interstate 680 is now complete, the Ohio Department of Transportation said Thursday.
Red Kettle campaign kicks off with donation from Quaker Steak
The Youngstown Salvation Army kicked off its 2014 Red Kettle Campaign at a breakfast Thursday provided by Quaker Steak & Lube at 435 Boardman-Poland Road.
Reading a must for kids in Youngstown Volney's innovative Discovery Program
They huddled at the lunch tables, their heads bent over books.
Repair of Mahoning Avenue sinkhole still a week from completion
It will be at least another week before a lower portion of Mahoning Avenue — the location of a major sinkhole and collapse of water and sewer lines — is reopened.
Grand jury indicts 2 women in Canfield prostitution operation
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted two women arrested in Canfield last month on prostitution charges.
BREAKING NEWS | 6th US Circuit Court upholds ban on gay marriage
6th US Circuit Court upholds ban on gay marriage
Ohio legislative leaders expect execution protocol
Ohio legislative leaders expect execution protocol
Man who gave you those casserole dishes with little blue flowers has died
S. Donald Stookey is no household name, but his best-known invention truly is: CorningWare, the durable, heat-resistant ceramic glass used since the 1950s to make millions upon millions of baked lasagnas, tuna casseroles and other potluck-dinner dishes.
Sateri Homes residents receive assistance in transfer
Sateri Homes residents receive assistance in transfer
Will Go Go's past haunt Hotel California liquor license process?
Will Go Go's past haunt Hotel California liquor license process?
St. Anthony of Padua Church hosts Veterans Day program Friday
St. Anthony of Padua Church hosts Veterans Day program Friday
Budget director offers snapshot of coming state budget process
Budget director offers snapshot of coming state budget process
UPDATE | Police: Abducted woman's fight helped save her life
Police: Abducted woman's fight helped save her life
Teen says he thought he killed goblin, not brother
Teen says he thought he killed goblin, not brother
Salvation Army begins its Red Kettle fundraising campaign
Salvation Army begins its Red Kettle fundraising campaign
Prosecutors: Warren man knew of Ponzi scheme and participated in it
Prosecutors: Warren man knew of Ponzi scheme and participated in it
At least another week before Mahoning Avenue is reopened
At least another week before Mahoning Avenue is reopened
Little green army men, Rubik's Cube make toy Hall of Fame
Little green army men, Rubik's Cube make toy Hall of Fame
Man sentenced to 10 years for having child porn on computer
Man sentenced to 10 years for having child porn on computer
Bottom Dollar stores purchased; will close in 2015
Bottom Dollar stores purchased; will close in 2015
Woman enters not-guilty plea on charge she threatened deputy
Woman enters not-guilty plea on charge she threatened deputy
Historical society to announce major gift to history center
Historical society to announce major gift to history center
GOP in charge, eager to move on Keystone XL, taxes
GOP in charge, eager to move on Keystone XL, taxes
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Micah and Emilie (Ridge) Delo of Ben Avon, Pa., are announcing the birth of a daughter, Marah Everly
Stephanie Maslach | David Kveton
SYCAMORE, ILL. Stephanie L. Maslach of Canfield and David Kveton of Plainfield, Ill., were united
Bridget Connolly | Tony Stellato
STRUTHERS Bridget Connolly and Tony Stellato exchanged vows June 14 at St. Nicholas Church. The
Amy D’Amico | Joseph Rousher
YOUNGSTOWN St. Christine Church was the setting of the Aug. 2 wedding of Amy D’Amico and Dr.
Eva Mastromatteo | Miguel Diaz
YOUNGSTOWN Eva Maria Mastromatteo and Miguel Angelo Diaz exchanged vows July 5 at St. Columba
Lindsay Stojkov | Joseph Martin
YOUNGSTOWN Lindsay Stojkov and Joseph Martin exchanged vows Aug. 23 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Beatitude House seeks donations for workshop
Beatitude House seeks donations for workshop YOUNGSTOWN Beatitude House is requesting donations
South Range’s quest for state crown stopped by Mansfield Christian
The most successful season in the 10-year existence of the South Range High School boys soccer program came to an end Wednesday at Art Wright Stadium.
Weathersfield man gets at least 39 years for repeated rapes of teen
A teenaged girl told Brian McGhee in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court she’s not going to let four years of sexual assaults destroy her
Teddy Foltz estate seeks $3M from former Mahoning CSB chief
The federal lawsuit alleges David Arnold, former children services’ interim director, refused to investigate the abuse of Teddy Foltz, the fatally-beaten 14-year-old Struthers boy.
Seek help with transition to civilian life, veteran urges fellow vets
Rutgers University’s veterans’ service coordinator, who is an Iraq War Purple Heart veteran, was the keynote local workshop speaker.
Local artists hear from panel about how to succeed as professionals
“I have seen the world, living in Youngstown, Ohio,” Chris Yambar, a local artist, author and publisher, told a group of local artists packed into the McDonough Museum of Art’s auditorium Wednesday evening.
YBI, Inventor Cloud participate in Phantoms game
Youngstown maker community raises awareness about 3D printing technology
Betras: Sciortino ‘hurt and tarnished our brand’
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite supporting Mahoning County Auditor
Philharmonic opens with flair
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN Susan Davenny Wyner, music director and conductor
A break from reality: Downey's got talent
Comedian Kevin Downey Jr. returns to the area for shows Friday and Saturday at the Comedy Cellar at Mojo’s Pub in Austintown.
Top Hat dinner-theater presents ‘Songs of Spirit’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Top Hat Productions will present a dinner-theater production of “Song of
Struthers sign shop plans to highlight building’s history
The blue building at 19 Lowellville Road is one of the oldest buildings in Struthers
Lindsay Renea dancers ready to 'Celebrate Life'
The Lindsay Renea Dance Theatre will present “Celebrate Life,” a concert of various dance forms, at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at East High School auditorium.
YSU to consider combining colleges
University asking faculty, department heads to provide input By DENISE DICK
Hotel California to appeal for liquor license today
Liquor license just one of many things to come up for new business venture
10 things you should know about election results
Only 3 million of 7.7 million registered Ohio voters cast ballots.
Ohio no longer monitoring anyone for Ebola
Zero confirmed cases of the virus and no people in quarantine due to possible infection.
2 Sateri Homes locations to close
Owner says business has been losing about $400K a year By BRANDON KLEIN bklein@vindy.com
1 killed, 5 injured in 6-vehicle crash near Austintown
Officials look at the damage to the vehicle of Karen Zorn, 27, of Maryland, who died as a result of the crash on the Ohio Turnpike Wednesday morning. In all, six vehicles were involved and five people suffered injuries in the westbound lanes of the turnpike near Kirk Road in Austintown Township.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Big Hero 6 (PG) In this animated film, a tech prodigy enlists an inflatable robot
Increasing rejection of levies for Ohio schools is troubling
Editorial: At first glance, results from Tuesday’s general election on school tax issues in the Mahoning Valley
Voters in Texas city pass ban on further fracking
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas A North Texas city that sits atop a natural-gas reserve is
A plan of action for Republicans
Opinion: WASHINGTON Unlike the dog that chased the car until, to its consternation, he caught it,
Group will display World War I items
Staff report CANFIELD Laura Zeh, curator of the Canfield Historical Society, will conclude the
CMA Awards
CMA Awards Winners Entertainer of the Year: Luke Bryan Album of the Year: Miranda Lambert —
country music association awards Luke Bryan entertainer of year
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Miranda Lambert was the reigning queen of Wednesday’s Country
Republicans sweep Ohio executive offices
Associated Press COLUMBUS Republican John Kasich coasted to re-election as Ohio’s governor on
Growth market for arms
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Don’t look now, but the overbearing power of America’s military-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.530.09 Avalon
Five teens arrested in early morning BB gun assault, theft in Warren
Five teenagers from Warren and Niles were taken into custody after they purportedly robbed, assaulted and shot a 20-year-old pedestrian
“White Collar” (9 p.m., USA): Get ready to bid farewell to one of prime time’s
“White Collar” (9 p.m., USA): Get ready to bid farewell to one of prime time’s best bromances.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Music-video competition challenges area high schools
The Vindicator’s High School Music Video Challenge is starting to attract interest from schools around the Mahoning Valley.
‘Next to Normal’
‘Next to Normal’ Brandy Johanntges and Craig Conrad perform a scene from Dublin Grange Theater’s
In races for governor, Wolf wins Pa., Walker takes Wis.
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Democrat Tom Wolf, who gave $10 million of his own money to
New Congress to include at least 101 women, the most ever
Associated Press WASHINGTON After winning a special election, Democrat Alma Adams of North
Ohio man gets 1st bovine heart valve in US
Associated Press TOLEDO A Northwest Ohio man is recovering after becoming the first person in
birthdays
birthdays Director Mike Nichols is 83. Country singer Stonewall Jackson is 82. Singer Eugene Pitt
VETERANS DAY
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator. All
Man found guilty in death of former chief
Associated Press CLEVELAND A 21-year-old Northeast Ohio man has been found guilty of aggravated
Feeding homeless: Act of charity or crime?
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. To Arnold Abbott, feeding the homeless in a public park
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Canfield school board, special meeting, 8 a.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth
Hamas driver slams minivan into pedestrians
Associated Press JERUSALEM A Hamas militant slammed a minivan into a crowd waiting for a train
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, Nov. 6, the 310th day of 2014. There are 55 days left in the year.
Man charged in rape
Man charged in rape BOARDMAN A Boardman man was charged with rape, accused of assaulting a woman
Clean audit report
Clean audit report YOUNGSTOWN A financial audit of Youngstown Community School by the Auditor
Obama vows to ‘get job done’ with GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON One day after sweeping Republican election gains, President Barack
Last active-duty Army Vietnam-era draftee retires
Last active-duty Army Vietnam-era draftee retires AUBURN, N.Y. The U.S. military says a central
Strawberry mulch
Strawberry mulch Have mulch ready for your strawberries to protect the crowns through the winter.
What is an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist?
By MARILYN McKINLEY Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist You have seen us at the Canfield Fair.
How to transplant irises
Q. Can I still transplant my irises? I just cut them back and they are really thick! Don from
HOLIDAY FLOWER SHOW
HOLIDAY FLOWER SHOW Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: Autumn flower show presented
American chestnut, a mighty heritage
I had the honor of confirming that the sample was indeed from an American chestnut tree.
Last chance for lawn
Last chance for lawn To keep the lawn green and to help with spring recovery from winter, this may
Youngstown USTA team places second
Youngstown USTA team places second Surprise, Arizona The Youngstown 6.0 women’s tennis team
Cameron out for Bengals game
Browns wide receiver Hawkins questionable for first-place showdown in Cincinnati
oddly enough
oddly enough NY troopers say man tried to eat DWI test results PORT CHESTER, N.Y. A 40-year-
VETERANS DAY
VETERANS DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
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