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Stories published November 15, 2014

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Fast and Furriest raises $2,000

Fast and Furriest raises $2,000 SALEM The second annual Fast and the Furriest 5K Run/Walk and


Cinderella Ball will showcase the winners in debutantes

The holiday tradition will be Nov. 28 at Mr. Anthony’s.

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Cosby cancels Letterman appearance next week amid allegations

Bill Cosby's upcoming appearance on CBS' "Late Show with David Letterman" has been canceled amid a growing uproar over allegations that he sexually assaulted several women in past decades.


Scientists analyzing 'reams' of data from comet; waiting to see if solar panels recharging

The pioneering lander Philae completed its primary mission of exploring the comet's surface and returned plenty of data before depleted batteries forced it to go silent, the European Space Agency said Saturday.


Federal health care workers taking pitch to salons, pizzerias, mosques, malls

The pitch for health care coverage is being made at nail salons, pizzerias, mosques - and even bars.


YSU falls to Indiana State 27-24 in OT

YSU falls to Indiana State 27-24 in OT.


Saturday night second round football scores

Saturday night second round football scores


Darla Mellinger | John Banner

SALEM In a noon ceremony Oct. 2, Darla J. Mellinger and John C. Banner, both of Salem, exchanged

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Melissa Dragovich | Andrew Britton

KENT Melissa Dragovich and Andrew Britton, both of Kent, were united in marriage during a 4:30

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White powder discovered at Boardman gas station today not dangerous, officials say

Three sets of tests were run on the substance


Brooke Willis | Ryan Firm

BRENTWOOD, TENN. Brooke Marie Willis and Ryan Scott Firm exchanged wedding vows in a 6 p.m. July 3

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Cavaliers rally to edge Celtics, 122-121

Cleveland's third quarter was unacceptable to LeBron James. The fourth period was much better.


Bus safety reviewed in wake of East High student's death

After an East High School girl was killed by a bus Wednesday, area school districts and a bus driver shared their input on transportation safety.


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Big plays on defense carry Hubbard

The Eagles will meet Akron SV-SM next for the third straight season.


Poland’s offense stalls in loss to Akron SV-SM

Poland (10-2) kept it interesting in the final minutes, cutting the deficit to 10 on Tyler Smith’s 16-yard touchdown pass from Dom Petrony with 1:06 left.


Mahoning Prosecutor Gains seeks 25% budget hike

County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains seeks nearly $800,000 more in 2015 than his authorized 2014 budget.


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Benedictine overwhelms Cardinal Mooney with big plays

The region’s top seed, Cleveland Benedictine, played like the state’s top team and rolled up 555 yards of offense in a 56-16 drubbing of the Cardinals.


Trumbull officials dedicate Western Reserve Greenway to Paul Heltzel

It took eight years for planning and construction of the third phase of the Western Reserve Greenway bike and hike trail

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Phantoms rally for shootout win

Youngstown Phantoms goaltender Chris Birdsall has mixed feelings about shootouts that end hockey games.


Utility line worker program offered at Kent Trumbull

Ohio Edison, Kent State University at Trumbull offer program for prospective utility line workers


Grand jury to hear case of mother accused of snatching son at Canfield school

Women are alleged to have dragged the boy's grandmother along Tippecanoe Road in struggle over boy


Penguins looking for an edge in home finale

Eric Wolford wants to see you at today’s football game. Youngstown State is hoping you’ll come early and stay late.

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Canfield’s Cooper commits to YSU

Over the past four seasons, Christina Cooper has been one of the mainstays for the Canfield girls golf program.


John Dellick, 20, set for plea hearing

John Dellick was indicted on felony charges in two separate 2013 Canfield incidents.


Dance studio turns 60

Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a gala Dec. 5 at Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St.


Buckeyes hope to avoid a trap

Ohio State (8-1, 5-0) has won 12 straight games in an opponent’s stadium.


Steelers OL coach Munchak set for return to Nashville

Mike Munchak was fired by the only NFL organization he’s ever called home after going 22-26 as head coach from 2011-13.


Former Salem High star is back with Buckeyes

Amy Scullion is in medical school, but is back playing for the short-handed Buckeyes.


Tom Williams: AFC North race looks entertaining

With Week 11 approaching, one game separates first place from last. Who saw that coming?


Ohio State’s newcomers look good in rout of Lowell

Sam Thompson showed the way for Ohio State’s promising bunch of newcomers.


Browns’ Taylor out for rest of ’14 season

Phil Taylor was injured during last week’s 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.


Rep wants Ohio to allow sale, manufacture of stronger beer

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Democratic state lawmaker wants Ohio to allow the


Attempted murder indictment issued for Boardman man

The grand jury indicted a 58-year-old Boardman man on attempted murder and kidnapping charges stemming from a domestic quarrel.


Dozens of accidents reported following first snowfall of the year

Dozens of accidents reported following first snowfall of the year


Covelli rally targets USPS cuts

Local postal workers Tom Harrison of Canfield, left, and Brian Furbee of Youngstown attend the American Postal Workers Union Local 443 National Action Day to stop the closing of the Youngstown mail-processing and distribution center. The session was Friday at the Covelli Centre.


MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges this week:


Warren man held after pointing ‘gun’ at kids exiting school bus

A judge has set bond at $100,000 for a city man accused of pointing a gun at a Howland school bus


France says new format has made NASCAR better

Ryan Newman has debunked the theory that winning is the most important element by making NASCAR’s final four without a win.


Inside THE ROPES WITH …

Inside THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under par 69 in


Phantoms 5 Stars4 SHOOTOUT

Phantoms 5 Stars4 SHOOTOUT Next: Youngstown vs. Lincoln, Sunday, 5:05 p.m.


Friday On the links

Friday On the links More pro golf results OHL CLASSIC PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Michael


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Friday’s numbers multistate Mega Millions3-49-61-62-68 Mega Ball15 Megaplier5


Defense chief orders shake-up of nuclear forces

Associated Press MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. The Pentagon will spend an additional $10 billion


Premiums to rise for some low-cost plans

Associated Press WASHINGTON Many of the 7 million consumers who got insurance under President


Search turns up marijuana pipe at school

The police department’s dog found the pipe in a locker.


Two students sent home after fight

Two students sent home after fight BOARDMAN A Lowellville student and Poland student were sent


US targets al-Qaida militants in Syria

Associated Press BEIRUT U.S. aircraft fired missiles at al-Qaida militants in Syria for a third


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Norman P. Schrader, 44, of 346 Queisner, Lowellville,


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2014. There are 46 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Pittsburgh police probe possible cyanide death

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Police, prosecutors and the county medical examiner are


Penn State adds 6 trustees to 30-member board

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State trustees decided Friday to add six voting members


‘STUPIDITY OF THE AMERICAN VOTER’

Combined dispatches WASHINGTON Newly surfaced videos are adding fresh energy to the efforts of


METRO DIGEST | Youngstown Beautification awards

Beautification awards set for Tuesday at Mill Creek MetroParks YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown CityScape


AT&T stops adding Web tracking codes on cellphones

AT&T stops adding Web tracking codes on cellphones WASHINGTON AT&T Mobility, the nation’s


Judge orders priest held in sex case

Associated Press JOHNSTOWN, Pa. A federal judge reversed an earlier decision to grant home


Telemarketer sentenced to 15 months in prison

Associated Press CLEVELAND A federal judge sentenced a Northeast Ohio telemarketing millionaire


Curbstone Coaches dinner set for Sunday

Curbstone Coaches dinner set for Sunday Austintown The Curbstone Coaches benefit spaghetti


POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


Good Hope Lutheran Church through the years

Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, Boardman, will celebrate its 85th anniversary with the theme, “Building a Future,” during a service at 10 a.m. Sunday.


Housing sales up in Mahoning, Trumbull, down in Columbiana

Housing sales released by Youngstown/Columbiana Association of Realtors, Warren Area Board of Realtors


House approves bill on Keystone pipeline

Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress inched closer Friday to a possible showdown with President


Time to slow global warming

Opinion: Sacramento Bee: Opponents of strong and necessary action on climate change like to say that it


Kelly’s Boutique to have grand opening

Kelly’s Boutique to have grand opening WARREN Kelly’s Boutique and Intimates will have a grand-


Good Hope Lutheran Church marks 85th year

A special service and dinner are planned.


RELIGION DIGEST || Groening lecture

Groening lecture canfield The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends will have a 90-minute lecture,


newsmakers

newsmakers Jones breaks stereotype LOS ANGELES Academy Award winner Tommy Lee Jones wears more


Submit information on Thanksgiving

Submit information on Thanksgiving Information on special services for Thanksgiving will be


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Basile, 7 and 9 p.m.: Everybody’s favorite Greek comedian at the


Hard work defines our area

Opinion: I have always admired people who perform hard physical labor tasks such as building tradesmen,


Report details T.J. Lane escape in September

The three escapees are now in the OSP in Youngstown


Sunday news shows

Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Reps. Tom Cole,


A full plate for state legislators

Opinion: COLUMBUS Republican leaders of the Ohio House and Senate have offered plenty of hints on bills


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Bradley and Dianah Likens, Struthers, girl, Nov. 13.


Tyler History Center’s assets transcend time and space

Editorial: The now open Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center rises in downtown Youngstown as a


Postal Service names new postmaster general

Associated Press WASHINGTON America’s new postmaster general will face the same daunting


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