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Campbell mural sparking interest from hundreds; unveiling is Saturday
When Pittsburgh-based artist Katelyn Gould began painting her “Life in the Company Homes” mural Aug. 10, traffic in the 6-acre complex, which was built in 1918 by the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., increased rather noticeably.
Annual 9/11 commemoration remains too important to miss for many Valley residents
A steady rainfall didn’t deter Rose Blakeman from spending part of her Thursday evening at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park on South Raccoon Road.
Attorneys denied access to grand jury transcripts in Oakhill case, but indictment amendment OK'd
The judge overseeing the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case denied a request from attorneys for Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally and Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino, two of the defendants, to inspect the grand-jury transcript.
Chardon school killer escapes tonight with 2 others; 1 captured
The convicted killer of three Ohio students at a high school cafeteria escaped from a Lima prison Thursday, and a search was underway, police said.
Prof obtains YSU's first federal patent
A Youngstown State University physics and astronomy professor secured the university’s first federal patent.
Trial averted by plea in pedestrian death of Antoinette Ross
A jury trial planned for Monday in Warren Municipal Court on charges filed against Patrick M. Niess, 21, of Warren in the death of pedestrian Antoinette Ross last December has been averted by his no-contest plea.
Construction contracts awarded for Canfield library
After a decade of planning, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County trustees awarded nearly $4.1 million in construction contracts, all to Mahoning or Shenango valley companies, for the new Canfield library branch.
Lowellville schools asks community to complete survey by Friday
In Lowellville, change is a given for the 2014-15 school year.
Bella Nitesh center offering crystal resonance event in October
Bella Nitesh Spiritual Arts and Education Center evolved from a community-service project assigned to Deana Tareshawty when she attended the Fellowships of the Spirit spiritual learning center in Lily Dale, N.Y.
Boil-water advisory issued for portion of Vienna Township
Boil-water advisory issued for portion of Vienna Township
Career criminal Martin guilty, could face death
Career criminal Martin guilty of aggravated murder, could face death
Suspect arrested in Boston Scientific exec’s death
Suspect arrested in Boston Scientific exec’s death
UPDATE | Ohio leaders support US action on militants
UPDATE | Ohio leaders support US action on militants
NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity finally at Mount Sharp
NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity finally at Mount Sharp
Austintown Fire Department taking orders for 2014 breast cancer awareness T-shirts
AFD taking orders for 2014 breast cancer awareness T-shirts
Pa. juror excused from trial of man shot by police
Pa. juror excused from trial of man shot by police
State auditor suggests cost-saving steps for Niles
State auditor suggests cost-saving steps for Niles
Pa. Gov. Corbett vows special session if he's re-elected
Pa. Gov. Corbett vows special session if he's re-elected
Support from Ohio leaders on US action against ISIS
Support from Ohio leaders on US action against ISIS
Closing arguments today in David Martin murder trial in Warren
Closing arguments today in David Martin murder trial in Warren
Oakhill criminal case judge denies defense motions regarding grand jury
Oakhill criminal case judge denies defense motions regarding grand jury
Contracts to be awarded today for new Canfield library
Contracts to be awarded today for new Canfield library
Youngstown police find gun, suspected drugs after traffic citation
Youngstown police find gun, suspected drugs after traffic citation
Brandon Clinkscale sentenced to six years in prison
Brandon Clinkscale sentenced to six years in prison
Owner of former Packard buildings pleads not guilty
Owner of former Packard buildings pleads not guilty
$5,000 in purchases made in Boardman identity theft case
$5,000 in purchases made in Boardman identity theft case
Congressional medal part of Flight 93 9/11 ceremony
Congressional medal part of Flight 93 9/11 ceremony
Syria, Iran slam US strategy in fighting militants
Syria, Iran slam US strategy in fighting militants
Gerber-DeMarco wedding plans are announced
Larissa Gerber and Michael DeMarco, both of Columbus, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
Gething-Bender wedding date is announced
SHARON, PA. Katie Lynn Gething and Michael Paul Bender will exchange vows in a Sept. 27 ceremony
Adrienne Young, Jon Howell plan October rites
BLOOMINGTON, ILL. Adrienne Young of Carencro, La., and Jon Howell of Bloomington are planning an
Joree Jacobs, Ryan Novotny plan Oct. rites
YOUNGSTOWN Joree Joy Jacobs and Dr. Ryan Robert Novotny, both of Columbus, are planning an October
Lincoln eighth-grader Pilot for a Day at air base
Got a pilot's eye view of taxi ride in a C-130 Hercules cargo plane
Mahoning elections board refused to certify issue to reduce Youngstown wards
The delay is caused by the city submitting two nearly identical ballot issues
With Nania hurting, Wells may get start
Fairless High graduate saw action against Duquesne
Mahoning commissioners OK spending more than $6M for host of projects
The borrowing followed the auditor’s report that the county retains an A+ credit rating with a stable outlook from Standard & Poors.
Longtime Maplewood coach Oscar Grant built legacy of compassion
When Chris Rupe was in high school, he didn’t just know what he wanted to be when he was older.
New master plan to map EGCC’s future
The master plan will encompass educational, staffing and facilities strategies for the college
Rookie RBs Cromwell, West step up for Browns
The running backs will fill in this week for injured starter Ben Tate.
Former Youngstown fire station for sale
There is no minimum price, but the city has criteria it will use to evaluate proposals
Youngstown Playhouse opens season with ‘A Chorus Line’ ONE SINGULAR SENSATION
The Youngstown Playhouse wanted to open its 90th anniversary season with a bang: a splashy musical it had done in the past and with great success.
Coinmonster is set to make comeback at Pabstolutely fest
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pabstolutely rock festival returns this
Rock for Kids fest to benefit children
Staff report Boardman The first Rock for Kids music festival will be Sunday at the Magic Tree
Rock, art fest at Grohl Alley
Staff report WARREN The third annual David Grohl Alley Rock ’n’ Art Fest will be Saturday from 6
Medal of Honor winner to speak at Stambaugh symposium
Sal Giunta is the first Medal of Honor winner since the Vietnam War
On defense, NFL names ex-FBI director for probe
Law enforcement official says video’s arrival was confirmed in April
Salem opens with ‘Farce’
If you go What: “Unnecessary Farce” When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and again Sept. 19 and 20;
National total for ALS Ice Bucket Challenge tops $109 million
Local ALS Walk is Sept. 28 at Eastwood Field in Niles
Warren court ponders legal action over software-company foldup
Warren Municipal Court is considering the possibility of a class-action lawsuit with other courts after the news the Virginia company American Cadastre has folded up its justice-solutions computer software division.
Near-complete racino set to open Sept. 17 in Austintown
Landscapers from Enviroscapes work on the front entrance of the Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course off state Route 46 in Austintown. Work to prepare for next Wednesday’s opening of the racino is expected to be complete this weekend.
Rainy Valley ceremony marks 13th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
A steady rainfall didn’t deter Rose Blakeman from spending part of her Thursday evening at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park on South Raccoon Road.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, 2.69, 24.58 —.03 Avalon
Local auto sales down in August
2014 Chevrolet makes sold out prematurely, affected local auto sales for August
Regional Chamber releases project data
The chamber invested more than $120 million in completed projects
“9/11 Rescue Cops” (8 p.m., Discovery Channel): “9/11 Rescue Cops” is a new
“9/11 Rescue Cops” (8 p.m., Discovery Channel): “9/11 Rescue Cops” is a new documentary that tells
MVEDC event aims at minority business
MVEDC event aims at minority business LIBERTY A “Resources to Grow Your Minority-Owned
Putin promises new weapons to fend off Western threats
Associated Press MOSCOW Russia will counter military moves by the U.S. and NATO with an array
Renew this Patriot Day vow: We will never forget 9/11
Editorial: A lot has changed in our nation and world since the al-Qaida terrorist group savagely attacked the
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
An attack on political speech
Opinion: WASHINGTON Since Barry Goldwater, accepting the Republicans’ 1964 presidential nomination, said
OSHA cites Vallourec Star for safety violations
OSHA cites Vallourec Star for safety violations after machine operator injured
Janay Rice is the real victim
Opinion: WASHINGTON Reader, she married him. The day after he was indicted on a charge of aggravated
Dollar General goes hostile in bid for rival
Associated Press Dollar General is going hostile with its $9.1 billion bid for Family Dollar after
Gates Foundation to spend $50M on Ebola response
Gates Foundation to spend $50M on Ebola response SEATTLE The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Scientists: Ozone layer is recovering
Associated Press WASHINGTON Earth’s protective ozone layer is beginning to recover, largely
Fund repays customer of former Hubbard attorney $27,000
Fund repays customer of former Hubbard attorney $27,000
Obama orders airstrikes in Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON Opening a new military front in the Middle East, President Barack
Police say five ID’d in ice-bucket prank
Associated Press CLEVELAND Police said they have identified five teenage suspects involved in
Proper pruning
Proper pruning With all of the diseases this summer and the growth, many people are pruning trees
Megabug not a cicada killer wasp
Q. What is this giant bee? It is quite frightening! Bohdan from Canfield A. We get this insect
Father described as responsible tied to deaths of his 5 children
Associated Press PINE APPLE, Ala. Their little bodies shrouded in plastic bags, the five
No end in sight for America’s Mideast wars 13 years after 9/11
Associated Press Thirteen years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, this was supposed to be a
METRO DIGEST || $2M win in instant game
$2M lottery win YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown resident Peter Gross recently won $2,000,000, a top prize
Trial begins for judge accused of forgery
Associated Press CINCINNATI A prosecutor on Wednesday depicted an Ohio juvenile court judge
Flight 93 site toured
9/11 anniversary Associated Press SHANKSVILLE, Pa. On a tour of Flight 93 National Memorial
Learn value, impact of local food on flavor at benefit The Farmer & the Chef
The Ohio license plate shows bright blue skies over a farm and city, connected by a bridge.
More prep results
BOYS SOCCER Ursuline 2, Crestview 1 YOUNGSTOWN Gianni Quattro scored twice and Guy Michele
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday ABC Water and Storm Water District board of trustees, 2 p.m., Boardman Township
METRO DIGEST || Burglary probed
Burglary probed GIRARD Police are investigating a burglary at the Liberty Park Apartments on
Colo. woman must aid FBI as part of terrorism plea deal
Colo. woman must aid FBI as part of terrorism plea deal Associated Press DENVER A 19-year-old
Dry your own flowers, leaves for projects
By Barb Delisio OSU Extension master gardener volunteer The collecting of leaves and flowers,
ODNR reports 2nd quarter for fracking production
Mahoning County's largest oil-producing fracking well produced 5,451 barrels of oil
Lesson learned, tea party plays nice
Associated Press WASHINGTON The tea party may have learned its lesson. As Congress finishes
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Fri: Jim
Hurdy Gurdy cranks it up
Folks who used to hang out at the old Hurdy Gurdy restaurant and nightclub in Poland are getting a
State geologist visits YSU
Thomas Serenko, head of Ohio Geological Survey, will visit Youngstown State University as guest lecturer
SPM supports Community Day on Friday
More than 20 nonprofit organizations will exhibit throughout Southern Park Mall educating the community about important causes, and ways to get involved.
Additional charges to be filed in incident outside Warren club
Police plan to file additional charges today in Warren Municipal Court against an 18-year-old woman
Ex-pastor sentenced in 1st wife’s death
Associated Press LEBANON, Pa. A former pastor already serving life without parole for
newsmakers
newsmakers Hubbard woman on ‘Dr. Oz’ A Hubbard woman who suffered a heart attack last year at
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James J. Hughes III, 24, of 1100 E. South Range Road,
Salem Historical society to host autumn event
Staff report SALEM The Salem Historical Society will host a Family Fall Fun Day from 9 a.m. to 3
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
THE FARMER & THE CHEF
THE FARMER & THE CHEF When: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. What: Chefs and farmers will work together to
Getting rid of bees?
Getting rid of bees? Please don’t! Try putting off tasks where you might see ground-nesting
oddly enough
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