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Youngstown students parade for after-school programs
Hundreds of Youngstown schools students marched along Wood Street Thursday for Lights On Afterschool, an event hosted by the Youngstown Afterschool Alliance to promote after-school ...
Survivor Run honors breast cancer survivors
Life-long horse enthusiast Megan Hruska of Canfield wanted to honor breast cancer survivors, including her mother, in the way she knew best - with a ...
Austintown library grooves with ballroom dancing lessons
Area residents got the chance to learn some new moves on Sept. 24 when the Austintown library hosted the staff of USA Dance Youngstown Warren ...
Stories published October 24, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Pre-election campaign finance reports | State, Mahoning, County, Trumbull County
All state legislative and county candidates running in the Nov. 4 general election had to file campaign finance reports for activity between June 7 and Oct. 15 by Thursday.
Be aware of your surroundings, companions, Clarett urges area youths
Maurice Clarett says he has been all over the country advising groups on how to stay free of the trouble that gripped him after a nearly mythical season as a running back at Ohio State.
Bond for former client set at $2M after bomb scare at Betras law office
Charles J. Reighard’s bond is $2 million cash or surety related to the Oct. 16 bomb scare at the Betras law office.
Ursuline alums return for tonight's 75th anniversary observance
It’s been a long time since Tom Cavanaugh was a drum major for the Ursuline Fighting Irish Marching Band.
Liberty kindergartners learn to 'stop, drop & roll'
She had a tough time keeping her plastic fire helmet on her head because it didn’t quite fit.
2 relative political newcomers vie for Trumbull commissioner post
Possibly the most competitive race in Trumbull County this election is between two men trying to be elected to political office for the first time for one of the most important positions in county government.
Chaney VPA dance students now earning college credit
Chaney Visual and Performing Arts students Teresa Crum, Keshona Harris, Asia Jones and Angel Collins are among the first.
Walker murder case may focus on videos
If TaShawn “Boo” Walker’s murder case goes to trial, video may play a prominent role.
YSU's Kilcawley events manager hired for downtown post
The mayor hired the operations manager for Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center as the city’s coordinator of downtown events and special projects.
UPDATE | 2 dead, including gunman, in school attack in Washington State
2 dead, including gunman, in school attack in Washington State
Warrant issued for man who failed to show up for sentencing
Warrant issued for man who failed to show up for sentencing
OSHP troopers seize 28 pounds of weed in Lorain County
OSHP troopers seize 28 pounds of weed in Lorain County
Workers compensation rate cut for public employers
Workers compensation rate cut for public employers
Mayor hires new coordinator of downtown events and special projects
Mayor hires new coordinator of downtown events and special projects
Road restrictions set Saturday through Tuesday in Campbell
Road restrictions set Saturday through Tuesday in Campbell
Douglas Sweeney nominated for Dealer of the Year award
Douglas Sweeney nominated for Dealer of the Year award
NBCUniversal settles with unpaid interns for $6.4M
NBCUniversal settles with unpaid interns for $6.4M
Youngstown man faces charges for impersonating cop in Campbell
Youngstown man faces charges for impersonating cop in Campbell
Fed grand jury indicts Youngstown man on drug charges
Fed grand jury indicts Youngstown man on drug charges
New Castle, Pa., man pleads guilty to child-porn charge
New Castle, Pa., man pleads guilty to child-porn charge
Officer critical but stable after hatchet attack in NYC
Officer critical but stable after hatchet attack in NYC
BREAKING NEWS | Mayor names new downtown events coordinator
Mayor names new downtown events coordinator
UPDATE | After 1st Ebola case in NYC, 3 others quarantined
After 1st Ebola case in NYC, 3 others quarantined
Tuesday is deadline for absentee ballot application in Mercer County
Tuesday is deadline for absentee ballot application in Mercer County
Athlete Dick Beardsley to speak Saturday
Athlete Dick Beardsley to speak Saturday BOARDMAN Dick Beardsley, athlete, will speak on
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet Nov. 1 at
Mahoning Valley's winning warriors
The 1994 high school football season featured quite a finish for teams from leagues in the Mahoning Valley.
Penn National third-quarter revenues exceed expectations
Officials say Hollywood Gaming outperforming forecast, but expectations unchanged moving forward
Kokrak one shot back after first round
Associated Press ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. Erik Compton is happy with where he is in golf, and he’s
In need of a safe room? Consider Trumbull cop’s Bolo Stick
University's SBDC helping inventor with project
MathFest draws record number to YSU
More than 400 students from 39 high school attended the math competition
Mooney girls soccer runs past United
The Cardinals took a 4-0 lead at halftime en route to a 6-0 victory.
Suspect in bomb scare at Betras office faces host of charges
A disgruntled former client of Atty. David Betras is charged in last week’s bomb scare at the Betras law office.
Austintown school officials discover Ebola-scare prank
Image claimed Ebola in Austintown; officials quickly say there is no Ebola
Republican Kasich endorsed by labor union in Boardman
Gov. John Kasich and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor were endorsed Thursday by the Ohio Laborers' District Council.
SUV, truck sales impact GM profit
Big profits from rising SUV and truck sales in North America helped General Motors nearly double its third-quarter net profit and more than offset its struggles in Europe and South America.
Youngstown students parade for after-school programs
Hundreds of Youngstown schools students marched along Wood Street Thursday for Lights On Afterschool, an event hosted by the Youngstown Afterschool Alliance to promote after-school programs attended by about 300 Youngstown students. The event was among about 7,500 taking place across the country to promote the message that after-school programs are important for students’ success.
Seniors educated on benefits of healthy eating
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Boardman library and Park Vista of Youngstown
Jewelry sale to benefit Joanie’s Sisters
Throughout their lives, sisters support each other. They encourage each other, cheer each other on,
Centers for Hearing Care of Boardman seeks hearing-impaired candidates “Hearing for the Holidays” mission
More than 38 million Americans of all ages have a hearing impairment, which often leads to living in
Fitch hosts Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With there being a large expense to enter robotics
CHS boys soccer teams honor seniors
BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School boys soccer team, along with family
Boardman boys have fourth place finish
Boardman’s Nick Long and Ethan Schwendeman led the Spartans to a fourth place finish at this year’s
Lumen Christi Schools kick off annual campaign
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Lumen Christi School hosted the kick off event for its
Library hosts event on aging
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As a way to help people better prepare for the aging
Peace Pole re-dedicated at Boardman Center Middle School
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Rabbi Joseph Schonberger led the ceremony to re-dedicate
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Morgan Montgomery; Theodora Constantine Instrument: Flute; Flute Q. When did you start
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls soccer victorious The Canfield girls soccer team defeated West Branch 1-0 in the DII Girls’
Blackburn Home residents, YSU fraternity team up to make cancer packets
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Sept. 15, residents at the Blackburn Home, located at 6
Survivor Run honors breast cancer survivors
Life-long horse enthusiast Megan Hruska of Canfield wanted to honor breast cancer survivors, including her mother, in the way she knew best - with a Survivor Run consisting of a 12.5 mile clinic ride to help spread awareness of early breast cancer detection and to get others involved in her mother’s passion for riding.
Boys cross country finishes season
The Boardman Spartan cross country team concluded their season by placing eighth on Oct. 18 at a wet
Poland Sports Briefs
Sports parent meeting The Poland Seminary High School Athletic Department has announced a Winter
Poland library offers new Gotta Move Story Time program
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the first time, the Poland library offered a Gotta
Boardman Sports Briefs
Wilson inducted to Hall of Fame Adriane Blewitt Wilson, a 1998 graduate of Boardman High School
Poland Community Briefs
History to Go Oct. 25 The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s History to Go program for October
Culinary students open The Bistro at MCCTC for lunch
The student-operated restaurant, The Bistro at MCCTC, will open for lunch hours to the public
Austintown library offers computer class
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com In an effort to help people learn how to use computers,
Austintown Colts shut out Canfield Cardinals
The 100 pound squad of the Austintown Colts finished its regular season 6-2 after beating the Little
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown Optimist Club installs officers On Oct. 14, the Austintown Optimist Club began the new
Lauren Kolesar v Jonathan Brauer
Lauren Kolesar and Jonathan Brauer, both of Sagamore Hills, Ohio, were joined in marriage June 21 at
Mr., Mrs. Kohl celebrate 60th at Mass, dinner
Rose and Ed Kohl of Austintown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a Mass at St. Mary
Boardman marching band to give concert
The Boardman Spartan Marching Band will be “IN CONCERT” on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Boardman High
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch girls defeated The Austintown Fitch girls volleyball team lost to Walsh Jesuit 3-0 with
Jennifer Cifalde v Ronald Voytko
Jennifer Cifalde of Poland and Ronald Voytko of Youngstown exchanged wedding vows in a 2 p.m. May 24
Miss Madden, Mr. Rassega are engaged
Ruth Ann Madden of Canfield and Peter Joseph Rassega II of Mineral Ridge are engaged, their parents
Boardman Community Briefs
History to Go today The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s History to Go program for October
Austintown library hosts monthly email computer class
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Oct. 20, the Austintown library hosted its second
Rachel Ducay, Edgar Mosco to marry Oct. 25
Rachel Ducay and Edgar Mosco, both of Austintown, will marry Oct. 25, their parents are announcing.
Emily Andrews v Vincent Procopio
Howland Community Church was the setting for the June 21 wedding of Emily Andrews of Howland and
Austintown library hosts scrapbooking program
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com A new program was stared at the Austintown library on
Wick Neighbors Inc. has been absorbed by Youngstown CityScape
The decision came after 11 months of discussion
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Man accused of firing gun at officer indicted on felonious assault
Man accused of firing gun at officer indicted on felonious assault
Kasich far outpaces FitzGerald in fundraising, spending
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich continues to far outpace Cuyahoga
2015 racing days approved for Hollywood Gaming
Hollywood Gaming to feature 25 weeks of live racing as previously agreed upon
Man leads cops to site of pregnant girlfriend’s body
Associated Press COLUMBUS Officials say a central Ohio man beat his pregnant girlfriend with a
SEC accuses former Campbell mayor of defrauding investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a report last week, accusing George Krinos, the former Campbell mayor, of defrauding investors
New York City doctor tests positive for Ebola
Associated Press NEW YORK An emergency room doctor who recently returned to the city after
Mayor of Jerusalem vows to calm city
Associated Press JERUSALEM Jerusalem’s mayor Thursday called for a crackdown against a wave of
EU leaders agree to cut emissions by at least 40 percent
EU leaders agree to cut emissions by at least 40 percent BRUSSELS European Leaders agreed early
Cremation fears leave empty beds in Liberia
Associated Press MONROVIA, Liberia Even as Liberians fall ill and die of Ebola, more than half
CROSS COUNTRY District preview
Times: Division I, Boys, 12:30 p.m,, Girls, 3 p.m; Division II, Boys, 11:45 a.m,, Girls, 2:15 p.m;
Liberty residents to hail sidewalk
Staff report LIBERTY Officials will gather at the Campus Nursing Home, 196 Colonial Drive, at 11
METRO DIGEST || Harvest Day planned at Damascus school
Harvest Day planned at Damascus school BELOIT Damascus Elementary School, 14405 Pricetown Road,
Browns’ defensive woes start with run game
Cleveland ranks last in the NFL, allowing 155.5 yards per game.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Johnathan E. White, 30, of 445 Imperial Street,
Cops find heroin, paraphernalia
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police Wednesday arrested several people on drug related charges
Energy customers get adult-service number
Staff report NILES Direct Energy recently sent out 1,897 letters to Niles residents about new
Airstrikes in Syria killed more than 500
Associated Press MURSITPINAR, Turkey U.S.-led coalition airstrikes in Syria have killed more
Shotgun case goes to grand jury
The defendant remains charged with murder, though family and friends don’t believe that charge is fair.
‘You and the Law’ forum set Tuesday
‘You and the Law’ forum set Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN City residents are invited to attend a community
canada Gunman ‘didn’t fit in,’ mother says
Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario He seemed lost, “didn’t fit in,” and went more than five years
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Anna Korinko and Michael McClellan, Girard, girl, Oct. 22.
Gains did not trigger probe
Opinion: When Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains contacted the Ohio Ethics Commission on Oct. 31,
Food/clothing
Food/clothing New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free clothing
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2014. There are 68 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Court of appeals candidate Robb gave $101,532 to her campaign
A Mahoning County Probate Court judicial candidate loaned more money to her campaign
First-year HC Pat Pearson learning on the fly at Girard
Pat Pearson worked his way up the football coaching ranks in Northeast Ohio. Now he’s the head
Home Savings reports another strong quarter
Home Savings reports a profit of $2.9 million for the third quarter of 2014
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v ‘What We Did for Love,” 7:30 p.m.: The Youngstown Playhouse marks
BUSINESS DIGEST || Sears closings
Sears closings YOUNGSTOWN Sears Holdings Corp. confirmed that it will announce store closures
For secretary of state: Husted
Editorial: After the editorial thrashing we’ve given Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted over the issue of
Cloud lifts Microsoft's results
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft’s quarterly profit and revenue sailed past expectations
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.17 .21 Avalon
FMNB reports third quarter increase
Farmers National Bank reports profit of $2.3 million for third quarter of 2014
Amazon may be in for blue Christmas
Associated Press NEW YORK It might be a blue Christmas for Amazon. The world’s largest
For state treasurer: Pillich
Editorial: Given the declining fortunes of the candidacy of Ed FitzGerald for Ohio governor this fall, some
Austintown library grooves with ballroom dancing lessons
Area residents got the chance to learn some new moves on Sept. 24 when the Austintown library hosted the staff of USA Dance Youngstown Warren Chapter for an evening of ballroom dancing lessons.
Canfield Community Briefs
History to Go will be Oct. 25 The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s History to Go program for
South Range to honor military on Friday
South Range to honor military on Friday North Lima The South Range Raiders will be honoring all
Mahoning Lumber to celebrate 75 years
The Valley business has been supplied furnishings first to residences, then large plants and shopping malls.
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