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Stories published September 7, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Judges uphold conviction
A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld the convictions and five-year prison sentence of a man who plastered his feces throughout the back of a police cruiser and threw it at deputy sheriffs.
Enthusiasts rev it up for Rust Belt show
Throngs gathered for a downtown event that blended a car show outdoors with artists and craftspeople indoors at the historic B&O railroad station, which now serves as a banquet hall.
Family party honors Rocks on anniversary
NEW MIDDLETOWN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rock of New Middletown celebrated the 50th anniversary of their
Dinner honors Brayers for their 50th anniversary
BOARDMAN Ken and Fran Brayer of Boardman marked the 50th anniversary of their wedding at a family
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Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Info on Dairy Margin Protection program this week in Canfield
Info on Dairy Margin Protection program this week in Canfield
Rich Center for Autism is legacy of victims of Flight 427 crash 20 years ago
Their families bond, wonder what might have been
Big early lead helps Penguins survive scare from Duquesne
The Penguins jumped out to a four-touchdown lead, then survived injuries, inconsistency and Dillon Buechel’s right arm to hold on for a 34-23 win in the home opener at Stambaugh Stadium.
Mahoning County engineers plan another roundabout
Now that Mahoning County’s first roundabout is open at Mathews and Sheridan roads, county officials are considering installing a second roundabout at the intersection of Western Reserve, North Lima and Springfield roads.
Negative plays plague Ursuline, power Benedictine
On the very first series of the game, Ursuline held Cleveland Benedictine to a negative rush play, a negative pass play and an incompletion.
Groups rally for peace in Youngstown
Vernisha Tucker continues to mourn the loss of her son, Tywan D. Tillis, who was 29 when he was shot to death May 4, 2004, in a car near Overland and Willis avenues on the South Side.
Bradford’s big plays help Wellsville overwhelm YCS
Alik Bradford didn’t think he would have a huge night.
Meander opens to anglers for a day
For four hours Saturday, about 125 people ignored threatening skies and occasional rain to experience a once-a-year fishing treat: casting their lines in the pristine waters of Meander Creek Reservoir.
SPORTS DIGEST || Penguins suffer first defeat in volleyball
Penguins suffer first defeat in volleyball PITTSBURGH The Youngstown State volleyball team
ARMED FORCES | PROMOTIONS
Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer David G. Yuengert, a 1993 graduate of Youngstown Wilson High School, was promoted to his present rank while serving aboard the USS Michael Murphy, a guided missile destroyer out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Runners, to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
September Today — Freedom Run 5K at Warren ITAM 30. Race begins at 10 a.m. Visit gopherarun.com.
Munnell Run Farm to sponsor craft event
Staff report Mercer, Pa. Munnell Run Farm, in conjunction with artisan Cyndi Burk, will host a
In the cup! Area holes in one
John Rivara of Boardman aced the 156-yard No. 17 at Tanglewood Golf Course. He used an 8-iron.
METRO DIGEST || Dairy farm program at Mill Creek
Dairy farm programs CANFIELD Information about the Dairy Margin Protection Program and what it
Tiny offices lose key workers to higher-paid jobs elsewhere
A floodplain administrator and a coroner’s investigator left for other jobs.
The Vindicator analyzes Mahoning's worker turnover
Donna McCollum of Youngstown walks through a security checkpoint at the Mahoning County Courthouse staffed by sheriff’s deputies Anthony Divoto, left, and Kent Thornton. The sheriff’s office had one of the highest turnover rates among agencies in county government in 2012 and 2013.
Let private-sector surge grow in 2015
Opinion: This week, the Valley begins to ramp up for the opening of the $125 million Hollywood Gaming at
Today’s entertainment picks are:
Today’s entertainment picks are: v Guided Tractor Wagon Tours: Get in touch with nature and
SCORE scores big with small businesses
By BRANDON KLEIN bklein@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Starting a business can be a daunting task, but
Pros and cons of mobile check deposit
If you thought depositing checks into your bank account would never be anything other than a mundane
Facial recognition technology easily accessible in Ohio
Opinion: A year ago, a Cincinnati Enquirer investigation revealed that Attorney General Mike DeWine launched
Exports total $1.4B
Exports total $1.4B YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade
It’s time to clear 21st century ‘Jungle’ of food-borne dangers
Editorial: One hundred and eight years ago, progressive muckraker Upton Sinclair shocked the senses of the
Guide is charming and exasperating
By ANN LEVIN Associated Press “Women in Clothes” (Blue Rider Press), by Sheila Heti, Heidi
US wary over hitting Syrian militants
Associated Press BEIRUT The U.S. and its allies are trying to hammer out a coalition to push
Devotion guides volunteers to help during Ebola crisis
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Working with Ebola patients in Liberia, American pediatrician
Nuclear plant: Cracks not a safety threat
Associated Press OAK HARBOR, Ohio The operator of an Ohio nuclear plant along Lake Erie said
Bill would boost penalties for causing overdose deaths
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is supporting a bill that would
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Jesse Phillis v. Community Action Agency et al,
IMMIGRATION Obama defends decision to delay action
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama said Saturday that the surge of immigrant
Jack Reacher returns in Lee Child’s ‘Personal’
By JEFF AYERS Associated Press “Personal” (Delacorte Press), by Lee Child Jack Reacher reads
HANDSON | Volunteering
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engaging 21st Century volunteers to improve civic health
YOUNGSTOWN School open houses
The Youngstown City School District continues to welcome students and parents back to school by
Secret ballots don’t make sense; Racism in ward reduction efforts?; Deaf students deserve strong programming; Canfield Fair rooster’s origins
Opinion: Open voting by committeemen to fill vacancies makes good sense Bertram de Souza, in his Aug. 3
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Singer Simone Battle found dead at home LOS ANGELES Girl-group singer Simone Battle
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2014. There are 115 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Judge charged with OVI in hit-skip incident
Associated Press COLUMBUS A judge from suburban Columbus has been charged with operating a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Julissa Hernandez, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 4. Kelly Jester
Airstrikes kill at least 29
Associated Press BEIRUT Syria launched a series of airstrikes targeting a stronghold of the
More Big ten results
Penn St. 21, Akron 3 STATE COLLEGE, PA. Christian Hackenberg threw for three touchdowns and 319
You gotta have friends
We had a great response to our Snapz “You Gotta Have Friends” theme this month. And we had an even
US Open stunner: Federer, Djokovic ousted in semifinals
Instead of Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer for the U.S. Open title, first-time Grand Slam finalists Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic will vie for the championship after a pair of semifinal surprises Saturday.
Governor campaign runs low on TV ads
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Ohioans have seen one TV ad so far this election season that deals
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For week ending Aug. 31
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Long Way Home,” by Louise Penny (Minotaur) 2. “Mean Streak,” by
Golf league scores
MEN Transit Service (Knoll Run) — Low Gross: Ken Bochenek 35, Larry Tusinac 37, Frank Sferra 38,
PREP FOOTBALL Saturday’s other games
Conneaut 43, Champion 6 CONNEAUT Troy Colicci scored touchdowns on runs covering 8 and 65 yards
Hokies stun mistake-prone OSU
Michael Brewer passed for two touchdowns and Virginia Tech’s defense stood tough at the end.
Preps at a glance | More results
VOLLEYBALL Howland 25-25, Massillon 13-13 UNIONTOWN Caroline Henneman collected 14 service
Missouri Valley Football Conference | Results of Saturday’s other games
South Dakota 41, William Penn 16 VERMILLION, S.D. Sophomore Ryan Saeger made the most of his
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
health foundation The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation elected Patrick K. Wilson, a lawyer with
Mystery shrouds US couple’s plane crash
Associated Press KINGSTON, JAMAICA Rescue crews searching off Jamaica’s coast Saturday said they
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
METRO DIGEST || Grandparents Day celebration today
Grandparents Day YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative and Ohio Organizing
UKRAINE Blasts heard outside port city
Associated Press KIEV, UKRAINE Witnesses in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol reported
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.
Curry makes six 3-pointers as Americans top Mexico in World Cup
Stephen Curry made six 3-pointers and scored 20 points, leading the U.S. national team into the quarterfinals of the Basketball World Cup with an 86-63 victory over Mexico on Saturday.
Facebook linked to higher divorce rate
According to its mission statement, Facebook gives people the power to be more open and connected.
Saturday’s pro golf results
Saturday’s pro golf results BMW CHAMPIONSHIP CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLO. Billy Horschel
Notre Dame ends Michigan rivalry with a rout
The Wolverines were shut out for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Mariota, Oregon roll over Spartans
Marcus Mariota threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair to speedy redshirt freshman Devon Allen.
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