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DoubleTree Hotel rising downtown Youngstown
Brothers and developers James, left, and George Pantelidis and Dominic J. Marchionda of NYO Property Group discuss plans for a hotel in downtown Youngstown at ...
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Concerts, plays, sales and Christmas-themed events in the Valley
Stories published November 20, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
TVs reported stolen in Youngstown, Campbell break-ins where windows, doors broken
Youngstown police are searching for a gray van spotted in two aggravated burglaries Wednesday afternoon on the South Side.
Friend helps shop owner utter final prayer before he died in shooting
As he lay dying on the floor of his South Avenue store Wednesday from a bullet to the head, Abdullah Nagi Mahdi was able to pray to God one last time.
Shooting victim would have given assailant anything he needed, friends say
Abdullah Nagi Mahdi was remembered Thursday as a hard-working, kind man who would have given his shooter anything he needed.
Mahoning commissioners to call for bridge bids, agree to sponsor championship, exhibition
The Mahoning County commissioners voted to advertise for bids for replacement of the Division Street bridge over the Mahoning River in Youngstown.
Nun recounts 140 years of history for Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown
Sister Mary McCormick, the 21st general superior of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, recounted the order’s founding to its current ministries during Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s Bites and Bits of History lunch program Thursday at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St. T
Youngstown teacher absences range from 3 to 12 percent this month
Youngstown city school teachers aren’t the only ones taking attendance
Mahoning attorneys propose consolidating county courts to 2
Except for the geographically remote Sebring Court, Mahoning County’s lower courts should be consolidated into one or two locations, the county bar association says.
Lisa Weimer is Poland's treasure, residents say
Lisa Weimer insists that she is not a remarkable person.
Division Street bridge in Youngstown to be replaced
Division Street bridge in Youngstown to be replaced
Warren police say 71 year old's death is suspicious
Warren police say 71 year old's death is suspicious
Takata quality chief shuns national air bag recall
Takata quality chief shuns national air bag recall
Pa. senator: Obama climate change plan unfair to Pennsylvania
Pa. senator: Obama climate change plan unfair to Pennsylvania
Fired guards charged with cuffing Lawrence County inmate to shower
Fired guards charged with cuffing Lawrence County inmate to shower
What are you doing Friday night? Benefit for Boys and Girls Club
Fundraiser to benefit Boys and Girls Club POLAND Tickets are on sale for the Winter Wonderland
12-year-old Boardman boy charged with domestic violence
12-year-old Boardman boy charged with domestic violence
Warren police investigating robbery of Howland man
Warren police investigating robbery of Howland man
Calvary chicken dinner
Calvary chicken dinner NORTH LIMA A stuffed chicken dinner at Calvary United Methodist Church,
Boardman Park announces Christmas calendar of events
There's lots of holiday cheer planned in Boardman Park.
Bill Cosby online ticket pre-sale for Packard show begins today
Bill Cosby online ticket pre-sale for Packard show begins today
Sharon Regional honors volunteers for service
Rita Vogt was named Janet L. Patterson Volunteer of the Year.
70 people displaced after Mansfield apartment fire
70 people displaced after Mansfield apartment fire
Hubbard residents reports IRS phone scam
A city resident told police Wednesday she received a call from a man claiming she owed money to the IRS.
Reno man facing 25 years if convicted of dismembering dogs
A 24-year-old Reno man charged with beheading and dismembering several dogs has pleaded not guilty to seven felony counts of willfully torturing and killing the animals.
Unfinished business: Hubbard ready for another shot at SV-SM
It will be the third time in as many seasons Hubbard has faced the Irish in the postseason.
South Avenue shop owner dies after shootout
A store owner has died and a suspect is in custody in St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown after they exchanged gunfire in the store Wednesday afternoon.
Spartans’ Croutch switches his verbal to Ohio
Boardman senior linebacker Evan Croutch is still going to play college football in Ohio but not at the place everyone thought.
Governor talks of changing Youngstown schools to charter system
Michele Lepore-Hagan said Gov. John Kasich told her he wants to shutter Youngstown schools in favor of a charter school
Hagan’s bill seeks to triple holiday retail pay
Retailers who choose to open their doors for Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving would have to pay their employees triple
Support helped McCarthy beat cancer
Four months after being diagnosed with Stage 3 testicular cancer, the Cardinal Mooney High graduate got a clean bill of health this week.
St. Vincent-St. Mary lacks star power, but not talent
Two years ago, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary football coach Dan Boarman called Hubbard a bunch of “young pups.”
Crowd gathers for vigil to remember death of East freshman
Those gathered remember her talents, jokes a week after her death
Spurs get best of LeBron, Cavaliers again
Tim Duncan and Boris Diaw scored 19 points apiece and the defending NBA champions beat Cleveland for the 10th straight time.
Second Harvest uses grant to buy 1,500 chickens for 8,000 Thanksgiving meals
Second Harvest member agencies fill 15,000 requests for food per week
Tressel speaks on trust, ethics to business community
The Mahoning Valley's Better Business Bureau had its first Annual Meeting of Accredited Businesses on Wednesday at the Covelli Centre.
Christmas memories at the Arms
Visitors to the annual exhibit “Memories of Christmas Past” will now be treated to a mural of historic winter scenes from Mill Creek Park.
Dan Cummins likes an honest laugh
Comedian Dan Cummins will perform Friday and Saturday at the Comedy Cellar in Austintown.
Gordon back on practice field with browns
Josh Gordon paid his price. He’s getting another chance, likely his last one.
Struthers co-workers to host spaghetti dinner for Boardman's 'Iron Man'
A team of workers from Maplecrest nursing home in Struthers plans a spaghetti dinner to help the family of a Boardman boy
Day of Hope events offer free food, family activities
Events will be Saturday at Wilson Middle School in Youngstown and Salem High School.
$8 million thief released on probation
Roger Dillon masterminded the 2007 theft of $8 million from a Liberty armored car company office where he worked.
Man gets seven years on child porn charges
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Beloit man was sentenced to seven years in prison
Niles man gets longest sex-crime sentence in Trumbull County history
David A. Messer, 29, of Niles, will spend at least 50 years in prison for raping a 7-year-old girl and committing other sex offenses
METRO DIGEST || Military surplus bill
Military surplus bill WARREN Trumbull County commissioners approved a resolution asking local
Law office bomb scare suspect indicted
A federal grand jury has indicted Charles J. Reighard on charges of mailing extortion and threat letters to Atty. Dave Betras and implying his law office would be damaged or destroyed by an explosive.
Ohio officials mull fireworks legislation
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Bottle rockets, Roman candles and other fireworks
Ariz. attorney asks Trumbull judge to consider new trial for murderer Danny Lee Hill
An Arizona attorney says bite evidence used at Hill’s murder trial nearly 30 years ago has been discredited.
DoubleTree Hotel rising downtown Youngstown
Brothers and developers James, left, and George Pantelidis and Dominic J. Marchionda of NYO Property Group discuss plans for a hotel in downtown Youngstown at the First National Bank Building. The collaborators announced Wednesday that Marshall Hotels and Resorts Inc. will operate the building as DoubleTree Hotel, a Hilton brand.
Columbiana GOP looking for county judge candidates
The current judge will resign in February for a seat on the court of appeals
DFT/day of hope | Planned at 2 locations
A Day of Hope is planned Saturday at two locations in Mahoning and Columbiana counties. The events
VW recalls 442K Jettas, Beetles
Associated Press DETROIT Volkswagen is recalling 442,000 Jettas and Beetles to fix a problem
Stambaugh Building to become a DoubleTree Hotel in 2016
NYO Property Group announces DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton will be operated at Stambaugh Hotel site
Snow daze: Bills race clock to clear stadium
The Buffalo Bills are snowed in and it’s unclear whether they’ll be able to clear 4 feet of snow at Ralph Wilson Stadium in time to host the New York Jets on Sunday.
Buffalo vs. Kent State football hit with snow
Buffalo vs. Kent State football hit with snow AMHERST, N.Y. The University at Buffalo’s football
Pens forward Dupuis out with blood clot
Doctors diagnosed the 35-year-old Dupuis with a blood clot in his lungs on Wednesday, likely ending his season and possibly putting his career in jeopardy.
Some tips to prevent snow mold
Q. How can I prevent snow mold on my lawn this winter? My neighbor told me to cut my lawn at 2
oddly enough
oddly enough Cuban couple keeps rodents called hutias as pets BAINOA, Cuba Some people keep
EXPLORERS
EXPLORERS When: Today, 10 to 11:30 a.m. What: Explorers age 7-11 will be introduced to animal
Here’s how to safeguard valuable landscape plants Winter protection
Our Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic at the OSU Extension office in Canfield was busy from spring until fall with samples that were still linked to last year’s winter conditions.
What do you do when you can’t garden?
By Eric Barrett OSU Extension educator What a silly question, eh? You can garden year-round,
Should you protect young trees?
Should you protect young trees? Tree wraps often cause more harm than good due to materials used
Thinking of a live Christmas tree?
Thinking of a live Christmas tree? Consider a ball and burlap tree to plant in the yard for the
N. Korean threats
N. Korean threats SEOUL, South Korea North Korea threatened today to bolster its war capability
More snow coming to Buffalo
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Homeowners opened their front doors to find themselves sealed in
47 arrested in dogfighting case
Associated Press AKRON Authorities in northeast Ohio have arrested and charged 47 people from
Canfield trustees approve new lighting district, purchase of public works security camera
Cartwright updates Dean Hill Cemetery work, notes 224 project pushed back
Port authority to apply for more brownfield grants
The Western Reserve Port Authority has authorized its senior economic development manager to apply for two more grants to identify and clean up brownfield sites.
Witness recants; prisoner freed after 39 years
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man who spent nearly four decades in prison after being convicted
Thanksgiving Dinners Free meals available
Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave., North Lima: Free Thanksgiving dinner next
Mobilizing health and emergency personnel good learning experience
Health department staff members to attend Ohio Infant Mortality Summit
Lawyer suspended
Lawyer suspended COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended William Charles
Militants shoot, kill Somali- American
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia Gunmen shot and killed a Somali-American from Minnesota who
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jessica Taafe and Dustin Hilbert, Youngstown, boy, Nov,
Ohio Department of Natural Resources sued
Ohio Department of Natural Resources sued for approval of 23 fracking waste facilities
birthdays
birthdays Actress-comedian Kaye Ballard is 89. Actress Estelle Parsons is 87. Comedian Dick
Obama to announce immigration action
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a broad test of his executive powers, President Barack Obama
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2014. There are 41 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Records reveal divide on tactics of Ferguson police
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Newly released emails, sent to and from Missouri’s top
newsmakers
newsmakers NBC scraps Cosby TV project NEW YORK NBC says it has scrapped a Bill Cosby comedy
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Horrible Bosses 2 (R) Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business, but
“Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC): The bad news? “Scandal” goes on hiatus after
“Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC): The bad news? “Scandal” goes on hiatus after tonight’s winter finale. The
A threat to America’s future
Opinion: President Obama is issuing an executive order that would make it possible for some illegal
WTG
Today Art Show Trumbull Art Gallery Holiday Open House, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery,
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Fiddler on the Roof,SDRq Area Community Theatre of Sharpsville, Pierce Opera
City school district should ask state to help in cutting budget
Editorial: Aiming to eliminate $2 million in spending from next year’s operating budget, the superintendent of
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS | Concerts, plays, sales and Christmas-themed events in the Valley
Concerts, plays, sales and Christmas-themed events in the Valley
Job Skills workshop
Job Skills workshop YOUNGSTOWN As part of its monthly Lunch and Learn series, the YWCA of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.26-0.06 Avalon
Truth a casualty of Iraq war
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Reflecting on World War I, California Sen. Hiram Johnson famously
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