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Downtown tree from Brandywine
This Colorado blue spruce, donated by Craig Tareshawty, owner of Brandywine Apartments, is Youngstown’s downtown Christmas tree. Marty Martin, left, of Diamond Steel Construction Co. ...
Poland library hosts Halloween Gotta Move
For the second time, the Poland library hosted its monthly Gotta Move Story Time event for children ages 2-5 on Oct. 27.
Mobile tech lab makes appearance at the Boardman library
With technology advancing all the time, it can be difficult for people to keep up with it. For the past six months, the Northeast Ohio ...
Canfield students go pink
Canfield students in kindergarten through eighth grade traded their cardinal red in for pink to support a good cause Oct. 30.
Retired local veteran gives speech on women in the military
On Oct. 27, retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lori Stone gave a 40-minute presentation at the Austintown library about the history of women in ...
Stories published November 21, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Liberty cops are not doing their jobs, shop owners say
Business owners who have stores on Belmont Avenue said police are not doing enough to protect their stores or investigate crimes there.
Dec. 6 event to showcase Poland buisnesses strained by 224 roadwork
The U.S. Route 224 and Interstate 680 project was, first, an annoyance. Now, courtesy of Kravitz Deli, it’s delicious: The 224 Blockade sandwich.
Youngstown sewer rates going up again — to nearly $100 by 2018
Sewer rates in Youngstown, which city officials acknowledge are already high, are expected to increase by 17 percent over the next four years to help fund $146 million in improvements to its waste-water treatment system as mandated by a federal agency.
SVSM stuns Hubbard with two late touchdowns
The Eagles led 23-13 late in the fourth quarter, but could not hold on against the Irish.
Students, parents explore YSU at Crash Day
Jordan Zackasee and his mother Michele, of Lowellville, were among the mass of high school students and parents Friday attending Crash Day, Youngstown State University’s main recruitment event of the year.
Watkins again opposing parole for Marie Poling
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins is again opposing parole for Marie F. Poling, convicted of killing her husband, Richard, in January 1988 in their Howland home.
New Castle pair arrested on drug charges
A New Castle, Pa., man and woman will have hearings in municipal court next week after their arrest on drug charges.
GM, Earth Force program teaching Struthers students about Yellow Creek
Seventh-graders were quickly engaged when learning about Yellow Creek on Friday.
Consolidation committee members named by mental health, drug boards
The Mahoning County mental health and drug and alcohol addiction boards have named their representatives for the consolidation committee that will guide the two agencies toward becoming the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board.
Islamic State's execution of Kassig 'barbaric...against Islam,' Syrian cleric tells Ind. mourners
The death of an Indiana aid worker at the hands of Islamic State militants is “barbaric” and is not a true reflection of Islam, a cleric told hundreds of people who gathered Friday for the first of three memorial services honoring the slain man.
Pa. gov.-elect to have cabinet in place by Jan. 20
Pa. gov.-elect to have cabinet in place by Jan. 20
$139M settlement in Los Angeles school molest case
$139M settlement in Los Angeles school molest case
Elderly Pa. man shoots wife with dementia, kills self
Elderly Pa. man shoots wife with dementia, kills self
James Cagney's 1942 Oscar fails to sell at auction
James Cagney's 1942 Oscar fails to sell at auction
Affordable Health Care info available Saturday at St. Elizabeth Boardman hospital
Affordable Health Care info available Saturday at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital
Cuyahoga County prosecutor gets help for rape DNA backlog
Cuyahoga County prosecutor gets help for rape DNA backlog
Youngstown woman charged with robbery, disturbance at Macy's
Youngstown woman charged with robbery, disturbance at Macy's
Negro women council has membership event
Dr. Sylvia Imler spoke at the membership luncheon.
Officers discover more injured dogs after Akron raid
Officers discover more injured dogs after Akron raid
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at St. Charles Church social hall on
SOCIETY DIGEST || NOV. 21, 2014
Relay Team sets annual wreath sale BOARDMAN The Relay Team of Good Hope Lutheran Church is
Ohio House passes bill to increase online access to public records
Ohio House passes bill to increase online access to public records
Ohio bill would limit hours for standardized test taking
Ohio bill would limit hours for standardized test taking
2 arrested on drug charges after Campbell traffic stop
2 arrested on drug charges after Campbell traffic stop
Hollywood Gaming plans Monday ceremony to launch racing season
Hollywood Gaming plans Monday ceremony to launch racing season
DAV donations feed vets in need; here's how you can help
Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council recently donated $10,000 to the Disabled American Veterans to help sustain the DAV’s “Feeding Needy Veterans” program.
Western Reserve aims to take down Flyers again
The Blue Devils (11-1) held Norwalk St. Paul (11-1) to just 13 rushing yards when the two teams met last season in the playoffs.
Employee recounts slaying of Youngstown store owner
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.
Griffin, Hanlon ready for The Game to begin
The Warren Sports Hall of Fame’s annual OSU-Michigan banquet was Thursday night.
Merge lower courts, Mahoning bar association says
Except for Sebring Court, consolidate Mahoning County’s lower courts into one or two locations, bar association says.
Phantoms like where they are 15 games into season
Ryan Lomberg leads the team in scoring with eight goals.
Kent State QB Colin Reardon shares snow tales
The Kent State football team left Tuesday morning for what was supposed to be a three-hour bus ride to the University of Buffalo.
Poland woman brings community together through charitable acts
Lisa Weimer insists that she is not a remarkable person.
2014 Associated Press northeast inland all-district football teams
DIVISION I Offensive player of the year: Mitchell Guadagni, Hudson Defensive player of the year:
Ursuline Sisters have 140-year history in Valley
The nuns have developed ministries to meet changing needs
Arizona files lawsuit against General Motors
Arizona’s attorney general has sued General Motors for failing to recall millions of cars and trucks with safety defects the auto giant did not disclose for years.
Valley players among best in Inland district
Six Mahoning Valley football players were named players of the year on the Associated Press All-Northeast Inland District Teams, which were announced Thursday.
Prosecutor: Hill's request for new trial is ‘wholly frivolous’
Prosecutor says there is no reason to consider Hill’s purported “new evidence.”
‘The Graduate’ director Nichols dies
Associated Press NEW YORK Mike Nichols, the director of matchless versatility who brought
Lindsay Renea celebrates dance
if you go What: “Celebrate Life,” a dance concert by Lindsay Renea (above) When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Variety show at Ursuline arts center
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A family-friendly variety show will be Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. in Ursuline
Mahoning commissioners to seek bids for downtown bridge project
The narrow, 1939-vintage Division Street bridge over the Mahoning River is to be replaced next year.
Powder sent to Boardman business not hazardous, test reveals
White powder sent to Boardman business not dangerous, according to test results
Bill would shield names of pharmacists who mix execution drugs
Backers say it's needed so Ohio can move ahead with scheduled executions.
METRO DIGEST || Police search for gray van in break-ins, TV thefts
Police search for van YOUNGSTOWN Police are searching for a gray van that was used in two
Downtown tree from Brandywine
This Colorado blue spruce, donated by Craig Tareshawty, owner of Brandywine Apartments, is Youngstown’s downtown Christmas tree. Marty Martin, left, of Diamond Steel Construction Co. helped get the tree in place as he has for more than 30 years — always in a Santa hat.
Poland library helps businesses know customers
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of his four-part business workshop series, Stuart
Holy Family Youth Ministry visits with area veterans
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Nov. 9, members of the Holy Family Youth Ministry
Poland library hosts Halloween Gotta Move
For the second time, the Poland library hosted its monthly Gotta Move Story Time event for children ages 2-5 on Oct. 27.
Canfield student performs at honors piano recital
Joshua Greenbaum, the son of Dr. Arthur and Toni Greenbaum of Canfield was invited, along with 10
Dobbins Elementary hosts second annual pumpkin walk
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Sept. 26, Dobbins Elementary School had its second
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Sammy Snyder; Kaleigh Chretien Instrument: Alto Saxophone; Alto, Tenor and Baritone
The Gathering Place to have Salsa event
The Gathering Place at Lord of Life Church in Candield, located at 550 N. Broad St., will have a
CUMC Preschool hosts book fair
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com For the first time, Canfield United Methodist Church
Canfield Community Briefs
DQ locations to have Christmas events The Austintown and Cornersburg locations of Dairy Queen will
Boardman middle schools will present holiday concerts
The Boardman Middle Schools will present holiday concerts in December. There will be a fifth- and
Poland McKinley student wins Lions poster contest
Lions International sponsors a Peace Poster contest each year to promote peace in the world. The
BHS placed on the College Board’s annual AP Honor Roll
Boardman High School is one of 547 schools in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board
St. Charles students present historical program
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Students at St. Charles School learned about
Boardman library hosts presentation on eating whole grains
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of a series of presentations at the Boardman
Mobile tech lab makes appearance at the Boardman library
With technology advancing all the time, it can be difficult for people to keep up with it. For the past six months, the Northeast Ohio Regional Library System has been sending emerging technologies librarian Holly Klingler to various libraries to give the latest information.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Basketball classic to take place in January The eighth annual Boys Basketball Classic for fifth-
Canfield students go pink
Canfield students in kindergarten through eighth grade traded their cardinal red in for pink to support a good cause Oct. 30.
METRO DIGEST || ‘Suspicious’ death
‘Suspicious’ death WARREN Police are treating the death of a 71-year-old Atlantic Street
Boardman Community Briefs
Thanksgiving closing All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system
Retired local veteran gives speech on women in the military
On Oct. 27, retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lori Stone gave a 40-minute presentation at the Austintown library about the history of women in the military as well as information about the local VA clinics, as she has volunteered at the Youngstown clinic since 2007 overseeing the volunteers at the various area clinics.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Basketball classic to take place in January The eighth annual Boys Basketball Classic for fifth-
Fabians mark silver milestone
AUSTINTOWN Robert and Mary Beth Fabian of Austintown celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary
Barnes & Noble to host short fiction celebration
Area short story writers are invited to participate in the “Celebrate Short Fiction” Day event at
Library hosts scrapbooking event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted its monthly Bots N Pieces
Poland Sports Briefs
Basketball classic to take place in January The eighth annual Boys Basketball Classic for fifth-
Austintown Community Briefs
DQ locations to have Christmas events The Austintown and Cornersburg locations of Dairy Queen will
Author Ally Condie visits library
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Local libraries have hosted several bestselling authors
Meckeses’ 60th marked with surprise party
girard Robert (Eddie) and Ann Marie (Dolly) Meckes of Girard marked their 60th wedding anniversary
Poland Community Briefs
Natural chemical imbalance relief seminar Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. will be presenting a free seminar
Union Elementary students make ornaments for troops
For the past several years, students at Union Elementary School have created Christmas ornaments that have been shipped to U.S. Troops overseas.
Nosal-Brans engagement is announced
BRADENTON, FLA. Stacey Joy Nosal of Chicago, formerly of Boardman, and Nirvano Brans, also of
Anniversary party planned for Bucks’ 50th
CANFIELD James H. and Marilu Buck of Canfield were married on Oct. 24, 1964, at Sts. Cyril &
Athletics and band leaders work together for students
Members of the Canfield High School Marching Band just finished another very successful season. They
Blue Jackets’ Johnson files for bankruptcy
Blue Jackets’ Johnson files for bankruptcy COLUMBUS Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack
Winless no more: Raiders stun Chiefs
Rookie Derek Carr gave the Oakland Raiders something to celebrate for a change.
Gordon, Hoyer getting reacquainted in practice
Browns coach Mike Pettine noticed pass after pass from quarterback Brian Hoyer going in the same direction during practice — at one tall target.
2014 OHSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Regional finals
Division I Games at 7 p.m. Saturday Home team listed first Region 1 1 Hudson (12-0) vs. 4
Akron routs Southern Cal
Akron got 15 points each from Kwan Cheatham and Pat Forsythe and 14 from Noah Robotham.
Does president have legal authority?
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s announcement of sweeping changes to the
Youngstown is in early talks to sell the city-owned 20 Federal Place building
Parking could be the key to the deal
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Marlo Thomas is 77. Actress Goldie Hawn is 69. Singer Livingston Taylor is 64.
Authorities: Shooter thought government was out to get him
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Authorities don’t know why Myron May targeted his alma
Ohio bill would ban sale of powdered alcohol
Staff report COLUMBUS The Ohio House signed off on legislation Thursday that would ban the sale
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald G. Ferris, 30, of 695 Afton Ave., Boardman,
Two House members and the state’s two senators are urging a tax credit extension for Delphi salaried retirees
The retirees will lose federal credit for healthcare if an extension isn’t given by Jan. 1
Kerry joins nuclear talks in Vienna
Associated Press VIENNA U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry held out hope of a last-minute
Unlike robbery, homosexuality is neither a crime nor a choice
Opinion: Unlike robbery, homosexuality is neither a crime nor a choice A few weeks ago, a gentle- man wrote
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, HUBBARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Nov.
4th woman accuses Cosby of forced sex
4th woman accuses Cosby of forced sex BOCA RATON, Fla. A Florida woman who came forward
Bill would ban abortion within weeks of conception
Law would prohibit abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected
Upper-one-percenters are stressed out
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Here’s something that might not have occurred to you: It’s not easy
Generic-drug costs rise sharply
Associated Press WASHINGTON Some low-cost generic drugs that have helped restrain health care
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Cabaret,” 7 p.m.: Boardman High School presents the musical at
Roofs collapse under weight of more snow
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Roofs began to creak and collapse, and homeowners struggled to
Senators get no answers on safety
Associated Press WASHINGTON There were apologies and long-winded explanations, but after nearly
Ohio’s true color revealed
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson didn’t just beat Democrat Jennifer Garrison in the 6th Congressional District
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2014. There are 40 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Food/clothing
Food/clothing New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free clothing
Obama bypasses Congress with immigration orders
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Spurning furious Republicans, President Barack Obama unveiled
Revolution prelude
REVIEW ‘THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1’ Grade: C Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh
Revamp VA disability benefits
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The United States owes an incalculable debt of gratitude to its military
Using a bludgeon in Wisconsin
Opinion: MILWAUKEE It is as remarkable as it is repulsive, the ingenuity with which the Obama
Jerusalem synagogue killings must not derail quest for peace
Editorial: The bumpy ride toward lasting Arab-Israeli peace swerved dangerously out of control this week when a
Extreme views fill pipeline
Opinion: By ANN McFEATTERS Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Surprisingly, the snail darter is not
Ohio home sales up
Ohio home sales up COLUMBUS The number of homes sold across Ohio in October increased by 5.5
oddly enough
oddly enough Michigan wins appeal over prisoner’s air mattress KINGSLEY, Mich. A federal
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