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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Wednesday's bus tragedy was wake-up call to all districts, school officials say
Some area school district officials say the tragedy of an East High School girl killed by a bus has led them to review bus-safety protocols.
Planned closing of Youngstown mail center will affect whole community, protesters say
The tentative July shuttering of the U.S. Postal Service ail-processing and distribution center at 99. S. Walnut St. will have many effects on the community, unions representing postal workers say.
Mom, aunt accused of abducting boy facing grand jury
A case involving a mother accused of taking her son from his grandmother in front of Ursuline Preschool — and driving with the grandmother being dragged on the pavement by the car — has been bound over to a grand jury.
Mahoning prosecutor asks commissiners for nearly $800K more this year for staff
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains seeks nearly a 25 percent increase in his budget in 2015, compared with the budget he is receiving for 2014.
Mahoning prosecutor asks commissiners for nearly $800K more this year for staff
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains seeks nearly a 25 percent increase in his budget in 2015, compared with the budget he is receiving for 2014.
Latest Trumbull section of Greenway 'fantastic,' 'most unique,' rider says
It took eight years for planning and construction of the third phase of the Western Reserve Greenway bike and hike trail to be completed.
OE reinstates lineman training program with Kent Trumbull
Seeing the world from 55 feet high in the air from a truck is part of utility-line worker’s perspective.
Warren dad accused of pointing gun at schoolkids jailed after hearing
A judge has set bond at $100,000 for a city man charged with disrupting public services, accused of pointing a gun at a Howland school bus Oct. 22 as his son and six other children got off the vehicle.
Dellick plea hearing set for Tuesday
Story: Link Italics Bold Bulleted list Numbered list Block quote Heading Create inline: Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Boardman man indicted in attack on girlfriend
The Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted a 58-year-old Boardman man on charges of attempted murder, felonious assault, domestic violence, kidnapping and disrupting public services stemming from a quarrel with his live-in girlfriend last month.
Terror leader orders IS to start minting its own currency
According to photographs of coin prototypes, they carry the words in Arabic: “The Islamic State / A Caliphate Based on the Doctrine of the Prophet.”
Counterrorism expert: Parents must monitor kids' Internet use to prevent recruitment
Federal law enforcement officials and Muslim leaders in Denver are working together to stop teenagers from being lured to terror after three girls tried to go to Syria to join Islamic State extremists.
Ohio telemarketer sentenced to 15 months in prison
Ohio telemarketer sentenced to 15 months in prison
Judge reconsidering Pa. priest's release in sex case
Judge reconsidering Pa. priest's release in sex case
Ohio kids, teachers affected by tear gas at school
Ohio kids, teachers affected by tear gas at school
Ohio Edison, KSU Trumbull partner to train utility line workers
Ohio Edison, KSU Trumbull partner to train utility line workers
AT&T stops adding Web-tracking codes on smartphones
AAT&T stops adding Web-tracking codes on smartphones
Justice: Gay marriage shouldn’t be in Ohio Constitution
Justice: Gay marriage shouldn’t be in Ohio Constitution
New Stanton first Pa. Turnpike plaza with natural gas
New Stanton first Pa. Turnpike plaza with natural gas
Legislation would allow Ohio breweries to make stronger beer
Legislation would allow Ohio breweries to make stronger beer
First-degree murder conviction in Pa. hammer slaying
First-degree murder conviction in Pa. hammer slaying
Arrest for lying after profane ambush of TV reporter
Arrest for lying after profane ambush of TV reporter
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES The Rayen School Class of 1959 will meet for its monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday at
Pumpkin carve-out winners announced
Pumpkin carve-out winners announced BOARDMAN Boardman Township Park announces the winners of the
All mail accounted for and on time, official says after downtown mishap
The mail dump is ‘very uncommon,’ he says
Mahoning Valley's Battle of the North Side
If two Mahoning Valley schools, located less than five miles apart, hardly ever play each other on the football field, can there really be a rivalry?
Civil suit delays implementation of Boardman's landlord registration program
The township has put on hold the implementation of a new landlord registration program that was set to begin in January because of a civil lawsuit filed Wednesday in
Tom Williams: Mooney has lots in common with foe
At first glance, the Cardinal Mooney High School football team (6-4) appears to be the underdog for tonight’s Division IV, Region 11 semifinal at Richfield’s Revere High School.
Fitch will need more from QB to stay on familiar path
The Falcons face third-seeded Westerville Central (10-1) in a regional semifinal on Saturday night.
Investigation into powder in Boardman letter stalled by lab results
The FBI and local law- enforcement officials are awaiting results of a lab test to determine what substance was in an envelope sent to a Boardman business Wednesday before they proceed with the case.
Campbell family couldn't afford to treat its severely injured dog
When Lisa and Corey Mercer got a call in the middle of the night from someone who had found Benji, their dog who ran away from home the day before, they were ecstatic.
Scott, Hill get glory, but Ingram solid for Hubbard Eagles
Cam Ingram was not part of the Hubbard football team’s 49-19 victory over Aurora last season. He looks to play a part in the rematch.
Blue Devils are up front about keys to winning
Western Reserve will meet Lucas at Orrville Red Rider Stadium on Saturday night.
Powers crowd enjoys African Children’s Choir
Eighteen Ugandan children, ages 8 to 11, make up the African Children’s Choir, touring the United States to raise awareness of Africa
It’s another homecoming for gospel’s Gaither band
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Getting by and more is what popular gospel singer Bill
Hickory freshman looks to join YSU starting five
Nikki Arbanas, a 5-foot-7 guard from Hickory High School in Hermitage, Pa., is listed in the starting five for Saturday’s opener.
Ursuline Center forum focuses on funerals, wills, other late-life issues
In America’s youth-obsessed society, few want to think about aging. But getting older is a fact of life.
Senate bill would simplify municipal income tax systems
Bill would synchronize filing extensions, penalties, due dates and code definitions for Ohio’s various municipalities
Mahoning commissioners approve merger of mental health, drug boards
The Mahoning County Commissioners have approved the merger of the county’s mental health and addiction services boards.
Kitchen’s late disclosure in violation; Sammarone’s role questioned
The commission decided against a fine for DeMaine Kitchen
Ohio Christmas trees headed overseas
Some of the trees that will bring holiday cheer to armed forces personnel came from the Mahoning Valley
Family, East High grieve devastating loss of Faith
Jamie Bass, whose daughter was friends with East High School student Faith McCullough-Wooster, kneels beside a makeshift memorial for her on East High Avenue on Thursday. Faith died after she was run over by a city school bus Wednesday.
Brown family urges restraint
Brown family urges restraint CLAYTON, Mo. Attorneys for the family of Michael Brown are urging
Blurred lines on campus
Opinion: WASHINGTON The line between consensual sex and sexual assault is not always comfortably clear.
Browns’ Hoyer, Texans’ Mallett got started as Patriots quarterbacks
There won’t be a parade and there’s not a sponsor lined up, but Sunday’s Browns-Texans matchup will be a pseudo bowl game — the Tom Brady Backup Bowl.
AT&T job openings
AT&T job openings YOUNGSTOWN AT&T has more than 120 job openings in Ohio with more than a dozen
Bottom Dollar exit bad news for Youngstown and Warren
Editorial: To understand what the closing of the Bottom Dollar Food stores in Youngstown and Warren will mean
Embattled senator pushes for Keystone XL pipeline
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a blend of crude oil and raw politics, Louisiana Sen. Mary
YBI continues fundraising efforts
The Youngstown Business Incubator launched the second year of its five-year $2.5 million campaign on Thursday.
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
FBI’s attack on watchdog press
Opinion: Seattle Times: Americans of every stripe should echo The Associated Press’ recent demand that the
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Sopranos’ cast attends induction of Gandolfini into NJ Hall of Fame ASBURY PARK,
Obama expected to take action soon on immigration
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is poised to act soon to unveil a series of
Facebook simplifies its privacy policy
Associated Press NEW YORK One more time, Facebook is trying to simplify its lengthy privacy
Honda widens air-bag recall
Associated Press TOKYO Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. expanded its recalls related to
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Don Giovanni,” 7:30 p.m.: Opera Western Reserve will present the
Off-duty firefighter dies when wall collapses
Associated Press AVON LAKE, Ohio Authorities in northern Ohio say an off-duty firefighter who
High court justices won’t step down
Associated Press COLUMBUS Two Ohio Supreme Court justices say they won’t step down from a death
Radical alliance
Associated Press ISTANBUL Militant leaders from the Islamic State group and al-Qaida gathered at
Two elderly people found shot to death in Stark farmhouse
Associated Press CANTON Two elderly people have been found shot to death inside a farmhouse.
CDC: E-cigarette use rises among teen students
Associated Press NEW YORK Use of electronic cigarettes by high-school students tripled over
Cliff on comet blocks sunlight from lander’s solar panels
Associated Press BERLIN A shadow was cast — literally — across Europe’s historic mission to land
Redfern stands by his man
Opinion: When the 419 area code phone number showed up on my cell last Friday, I knew it could be only one
Survey puts Ohio student debt at 11th highest in US
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s nationwide rank for average student debt is improving, but
METRO DIGEST || Today’s lecture canceled
Lewis Institute lecture canceled YOUNGSTOWN A lecture by Dr. Thomas Jay Oord sponsored by C.S.
Health chief of US touts ease of sign-up beginning Saturday
Associated Press COLUMBUS President Barack Obama’s health chief emphasized the ease of signing
Newton Falls man gets 33 years in prison for sex offenses against two girls
For the third time this month, a defendant in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court has been sentenced to 30 years or more in prison for sex offenses against one or more children.
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Nov. 14, the 318th day of 2014. There are 47 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Postal Service searches for woman’s remains
Associated Press COLUMBUS The U.S. Postal Service says it isn’t sure what happened to a package
Author partners with Rescue Mission
Author partners with Rescue Mission YOUNGSTOWN The public may attend a reading of “The Empty
Kershaw, Trout are NL, AL MVPs
Clayton Kershaw became the first pitcher to win the National League MVP award in nearly a half-century, coasting an easy victory Thursday.
Jumbled secondary seeks consistency for Steelers
By his own admission, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau’s 3-4 scheme is complicated. His requests of players are not.
Longtime MLB great Alvin Dark dies at 92
Longtime MLB great Alvin Dark dies at 92 EASLEY, S.C. Longtime manager and star shortstop Alvin
oddly enough
oddly enough Florida mother, daughter give birth on same day FORT MYERS, Fla. A Florida
Newman bucks NASCAR’s new system
Ryan Newman is the underdog — minus the darling — of NASCAR’s final four, making a mockery of the revamped playoff format that was supposed to put a premium on winning.
Silicon Valley tech giant sinks to new low with India hirings
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The demigods of Silicon Valley like to present themselves as miracle
On the links Thursday’s other pro golf results
OHL CLASSIC PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Daniel Berger had five birdies in a seven-hole stretch on
Landry’s leap powers Dolphins past Bills
The Dolphins ended a streak of three consecutive losses to Buffalo, overcoming a third-quarter deficit to win 22-9.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew E. Arnold, 49, of 5723 Callaway Circle,
Soap star’s blood-alcohol level exceeded limit, patrol says
Associated Press ASHTABULA Authorities say a soap opera star’s blood-alcohol level was over the
Crime author makes appearance at the Boardman library
Local true crime fans were treated to an appearance by Cleveland’s Allan May on Oct. 22 at the Boardman library, where he spoke about his third and most recent book about organized crime.
Austintown Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers to meet Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend
Alexandria Mendez v Matthew Norge
BOARDMAN Alexandria Mendez of Boardman and Matthew Norge of New Castle, Pa., exchanged vows May 30
Austintown library hosts first crocheting class
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com After the prior success of her crochet class at the
Stacie Beight v Klynton Maston
ST. PETE BEACH, FLA. The Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort was the location of the 6 p.m. wedding
Miss Smaldino, Mr. Heddleston to marry Nov. 22
Gary and Diane Smaldino of Boardman, and Richard and Rosalie Heddleston of Austintown are announcing
Poland Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers to meet Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend
Austintown Sports Briefs
New basketball tournament announced The first Canfield Cardinals fifth- and sixth-grade boys
Author Ally Condie visits library
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Local libraries have hosted several bestselling authors
Tahnee Jones v Adam Hoops
VOLANT, PA. Tahnee Jones and Adam Hoops, both of Boardman, were married in a 5 p.m. ceremony Aug.
Boardman Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers to meet Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend
Barnes & Noble to host short fiction celebration
Area short story writers are invited to participate in the “Celebrate Short Fiction” Day event at
Harry Meshel to speak at Nov. 17 meeting
The World War II Heritage Society meeting on Nov. 17 will feature former Ohio Senator Harry Meshel.
Poland resident raises money for two women fighting breast cancer
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com When Lisa Weimer learned that two of her fellow Poland
Theatre presents “Next to Normal”
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Dublin Grange Theatre Company and AfterSchool Arts
Holy Family students go into orbit
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Third-grade students in Marilyn Kuboff’s science class at
Poland Sports Briefs
New basketball tournament announced The first Canfield Cardinals fifth- and sixth-grade boys
Canfield Community Briefs
Trustees meeting cancelled There will not be a meeting of the Canfield Trustees on Nov. 17 at
Boardman library hosts monthly puzzle swap
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As it has done the second Wednesday of every month for the
Poland library, Business and Investment Center, host annual Ladies Day
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the third consecutive year, the library hosted its
PLAYERS: Larry Scott
Larry Scott Team: Hubbard Player fact: The senior running back rushed for 286 yards and four
Austintown Colts teams named Superbowl Champions
The Austintown Colts 100 pound team took on the defeated Boardman Little Spartans for the
Enrollment for exchanges falls short of expectations
Associated Press Early enrollment for the health overhaul’s small-business insurance exchanges
Austintown Bounce hosts annual Halloween party
Since opening their indoor Austintown Bounce facility five years ago, co-owners Bruce Shepas and Harold Porter have hosted a yearly Halloween party for area children to come in their costumes and play in the bounce houses.
Austintown library hosts Halloween duct tape event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com After starting its teen program with a Minute to Win It
Library hosts Pinterest class
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the first of what is hoped is many times, the
Canfield Speech and Debate team earns high recognition
The Canfield Speech and Debate team competed at the Niles “T. Craig Bond Memorial Tournament” on
Big Red is back at CHS
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School students were introduced to their new
Hilltop Elementary celebrates Halloween
Characters from “Frozen,” superheroes, sports stars, princesses, butterflies, witches and television and movie stars paraded through the halls of Hilltop Elementary School during the school’s annual Halloween parade Oct. 31.
Poland Fire Station 91 hosts open house event
Poland Fire Station 91, located at 111 S. Main Street, hosted an open house event for the seventh consecutive year, giving area residents an inside view of how the station works as well as educational activities.
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: David Lankitus; Michael Balestrino Instrument: Percussion; Trombone Q. When did you
Holy Family students participate in baptism lesson
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Holy Family School first-grade teachers Maria Valley and
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