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CVMS students support Purple for a Purpose
Canfield Village Middle School went all purple thanks to sixth-grader Jake Billak and his desire to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer Nov. 13.
Boardman library hosts Halloween Howls event
More than 30 adults and children attended the Boardman library’s Halloween Howls event on Oct. 29, with many of the children and a few adults ...
Dobbins Elementary students parade in costume
As it has for the last several years, Dobbins Elementary School students got a chance to show off their costumes on Oct. 31, as the ...
Black Friday shoppers buy on Thanksgiving Day
Black Friday shoppers buy clothes, electronics and more on Thanksgiving Day
Stories published November 28, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Lontime Mahoning nursing director retiring
Diana (Babnich) Colaianni, the little Slovak girl from Lansingville on Youngstown’s South Side, grew up to become a major force for good in the Mahoning Valley as a hospital and public health nurse.
Webster family project balloons from 5 top 50 as joy of helping, learning spreads
Descendants of Donald and Louise Webster arrived en masse Friday morning to help prepare and serve meals at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall.
Girard grad making medical waves through unprecedented stem cell work
You may not think about your stomach too much unless it reminds you it’s there, maybe, by rumbling when you’re hungry.
Trumbull health board to provide overdose-reducing drug
The Trumbull County Board of Health has received a $6,550 grant from the Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation to allow the start-up of a Naloxone program around the first of the year to provide the overdose-reversing drug Naloxone (aka Narcan) to friends and family members of addicts.
Liberty Township's station closure brings OT in line
The Liberty Township Fire Department has been keeping overtime costs down since the closing and reopening of its Belmont Avenue fire station, the township’s fiscal officer says.
Canfield juniors, seniors commited to 'zero-hour' classes
Twenty-eight high-school students are at Canfield High School before 7 a.m., earning more credits through “zero hour” classes.
Fitch honors English assignment spawns Sunday's ALS walk
A class project has turned into a community walk to raise awareness for ALS.
Lowellville classroom is evolving tech lab
Classroom 43 at Lowellville schools has gone through $60,000 worth of changes the past decade.
Police: Woman stabs self in fight over inheritance
Police: Woman stabs self in fight over inheritance
Homeless woman’s stun gun spurs 2nd Amendment case
Homeless woman’s stun gun spurs 2nd Amendment case
Dad: Son critical after pregnant mom killed by van
Dad: Son critical after pregnant mom killed by van
UPDATE: Coroner identifies 2 killed in Youngstown crash
UPDATE: Coroner identifies 2 killed in Youngstown crash
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Nov. 28, 2014
Yoga classes set at library HUBBARD Friends of the Hubbard Library is sponsoring another session
Youngstown Fred Astaire Dance Studio marking 60th year
A gala celebration with historical tribute and dance presentation will be Dec. 5 at Tyler History Center.
Attempted phone scams continue to plague Boardman township residents
Attempted phone scams continue to plague Boardman township residents
Credit card sleeves foil ID thieves
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office is issuing two free credit card RFID theft prevention sleeves per person.
SounDoctrine releases single, plans new album
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Jazz-funk ensemble SounDoctrine will release its new digital single,
Christmas musical at Dutch Village
Staff report COLUMBIANA “Just Give ’Em the News,” an original Christmas musical, will be
Austintown and Dayton want their half-million from racinos
Austintown and Dayton want their half-million from racinos
CVMS students support Purple for a Purpose
Canfield Village Middle School went all purple thanks to sixth-grader Jake Billak and his desire to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer Nov. 13.
Boardman library hosts Halloween Howls event
More than 30 adults and children attended the Boardman library’s Halloween Howls event on Oct. 29, with many of the children and a few adults coming dressed in costumes.
Poland Community Briefs
Pet food giveaway to be Nov. 29 Through a grant from Baltimore Life and a match from community
Austintown Community Briefs
Tackle stress this holiday season There will be a discussion on tackling stress and depression on
Area residents learn how to write a business plan
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a class on creating a business
Robinwood Lane Elementary Honor Roll: First Grading Period
Grade Two High Honor Roll Cassie Austin Joshua Belgin Sarah Bero Jimmy Carkido Mia DeRosa
Mastromatteos’ 50th honored at dinner party
AUSTINTOWN Vincent and Donna Jean Mastromatteo of Austintown were honored for their 50th wedding
Genealogy discussion meeting hosted by Austintown library
What was perhaps the final meeting of the genealogy discussion group took place on Oct. 23 at the Austintown library.
Jones signs letter of intent
There was a “letter of intent’ signing ceremony in the Canfield High School athletic foyer on Nov.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Basketball classic to take place in January The eighth annual Boys Basketball Classic for fifth-
Boardman Community Briefs
YWCA will host a job skills workshop As part of its monthly Lunch and Learn series, the YWCA of
Outer Limits Athletic Performance Center opens new location
Poland, Ohio is the new home to a state-of-the art athletic training facility called Outer Limits
Shepherd of the Valley collecting holiday mail for heroes
Shepherd of the Valley is partnering with the American Red Cross to collect holiday cards for
Dobbins Elementary students parade in costume
As it has for the last several years, Dobbins Elementary School students got a chance to show off their costumes on Oct. 31, as the vast majority of the school’s 217 students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade participated in a Halloween parade before their families, taking a lap around the high school football stadium’s track.
Library hosts Pinterest class for seniors
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the first of what is hoped is many times, the
Karmecy-Ferris wedding date is announced
Jacqueline S. Karmecy and Ronald G. Ferris, both of Boardman, will exchange vows on Nov. 22. Miss
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield Rotary Lighting of the Green On Dec. 6 beginning at 5 p.m., Canfield Rotary will be
Dinner honors Mislays for their 60th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Steve and Audrey Mislay of Youngstown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 12
Dinner honors Karrs for 50th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Walter Karr of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a
OPEC inaction paves way for lower energy costs
Associated Press VIENNA Reflecting its lessening oil clout, OPEC decided Thursday to keep its
State takes precautions because of deer disease
Associated Press REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio State officials are encouraging hunters in Holmes County to
youngstown fred astaire Dance Studio 60th anniversary gala
Youngstown Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman, has been a center for dance lessons
Pope: Persecution of Christians demands outcry from leaders
Associated Press JERUSALEM On the eve of a trip to the Middle East, Pope Francis is urging
Mubarak verdict due Saturday
Associated Press CAIRO Amal Shaker’s 25-year-old son Ahmed was fatally shot in the back on the
HANDS UP?
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. The word spread within minutes of Michael Brown’s death — a
Evangelical parents of gays begin to work for change within church
Associated Press Rob and Linda Robertson did what they believed was expected of them as good
Scott shoots 66 to move up at Australian Open
Scott shoots 66 to move up at Australian Open SYDNEY Adam Scott shot a 5-under 66 Friday to move
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints John Camuso II et al v. Gila LLC et al, money.
Ferguson gives thanks for restoration of order
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Protesters in Ferguson pressed pause Thursday as the city
Democratic Party struggles to reinvent itself in South
Associated Press ATLANTA To rebuild in the conservative South, Democratic leaders say their
Suspect arrested in Warren homicide
Staff report WARREN A suspect in the death of 71-year-old Donald Giovannone was arrested by
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships, Girard and
Church anniversary
Church anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Jerusalem Baptist Church, 2003 Wilson Ave., will mark its 97th
Eagles seize control by crushing Cowboys
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas LeSean McCoy threw open his arms just before crossing the goal
Toledo Zoo welcomes baby Galapagos tortoises
Associated Press TOLEDO Three baby Galapagos tortoises are settling into their new home at the
EGCC presidential profile finalized
Eastern Gateway Community College’s next president must be able to manage grown while improving student success
Suspect in store owner’s murder moved to jail
Suspect in murder of Reemas Fashion owner moved from hospital to jail
Local business thrives at 20 Federal Place
Two Guys Clothing expands, grows after relocating to new location three years ago
Poll: Romney is choice for GOP presidential candidate
Gov. Kasich was preferred by 2 percent of respondents
Dec. 3 is 14th Annual Special Needs Winterfest Dance
The Special Needs Winterfest Dance is for all special needs high school students in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties
STEM Week offered at Hilltop Elementary
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School enjoyed STEM Week at
Committees studying potential YSU college merger being meeting
YSU is considering merging colleges as it faces lagging enrollment and lower revenue
Prehistoric tablet to be exhibited in Marietta
Associated Press COLUMBUS A prehistoric Native American tablet that was the subject of a
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 28, the 332nd day of 2014. There are 33 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Group crafts year-round for premature babies
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS When Ohio State hosts Michigan in Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Kacie and
Top court rules man should not have got early release
Court ruled man was subject to mandatory sentence, despite judge's attempt to impose a lesser penalty
Man sentenced to 7 years for shooting at officer
Associated Press DAYTON A southwest Ohio man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after
Black Friday shoppers buy on Thanksgiving Day
Black Friday shoppers buy clothes, electronics and more on Thanksgiving Day
Lawmakers work toward compromise on redistricting
Associated Press COLUMBUS State Republicans and Democrats are working to coalesce around a new
Shameful attack on Obamacare
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The lawsuit the House GOP filed against President Barack Obama has opened a new
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “A Playhouse Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m.: A special retelling of
Are we Earthlings special?
Opinion: By Caleb Scharf Los Angeles Times Humans have had quite a ride in the 500 years since
‘Keys’ offer insight into 2016 race
Opinion: Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb’s decision to become the first of an expected dozen or more
Unearthing racial problems
Opinion: By David A. LOVE Tribune News Service The failure to indict Darren Wilson in the shooting death
Early-bird shoppers feast on Turkey Day
Associated Press NEW YORK Early-bird shoppers headed to stores on Thanksgiving in what’s
Beliefs about what’s normal and acceptable can change
Opinion: By Jerry Large The Seattle Times However things are today, they don’t have to be that way
Toyota minivans, 175,000 tires recalled
Toyota minivans, 175,000 tires recalled LOS ANGELES Toyota is recalling about 30,000 Sienna
University cuts ties with alumnus Cosby
University cuts ties with alumnus Cosby BOSTON The University of Massachusetts-Amherst has cut
Choosing inductees into Toy Hall of Fame is far from child’s play
Before the holiday wish lists and mad buying rush each year comes a dose of nostalgia with the National Toy Hall of Fame’s annual picks for enshrinement.
Parades, protests, power loss punctuate Thanksgiving 2014
Associated Press NEW YORK Millions of AmericanS across the country marked Thanksgiving Day with
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Javier Hortelano Prieto, 38, of 164 N. Maryland,
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