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State report cards: Youngstown struggling, Canfield excels, remainder in between
Youngstown City Schools’ latest state report card is a parent’s nightmare with all D’s and F’s, but Superintendent Connie Hathorn contends the letter grades don’t show the district’s growth.
Campbell cop fired over interaction with student
Officer Russell Beatty III was fired for the “very poor choices” he made while serving as the district’s school-resource officer, the Campbell Police Department announced Friday.
Chardon school killer, 2 other escapees now at Youngstown's supermax prison
The man serving three life sentences for deadly shootings at Chardon High School and two others who escaped with him Thursday from the prison in Lima have been transferred to the Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown.
Liberty homes plaqued by repeated flooding during heavy rains
When it rains really hard, Kingwood Drive becomes Kingwood Creek.
Local 4th-, 5th-graders learn what their lives would have been, at Barnhisel House
In the farmhouse on U.S. Route 422 that is now 174 years old, the original owners raised six children — one boy and six girls.
Car stopped on South Side for missing rear plate yields drugs, cash
Police arrested three people and cited a fourth after a pulling over a car for having no rear license plate early Thursday morning on the South Side.
YSU grad shares how she reached her dream just weeks after graduation
Cecelia Haren had a lot of doubters.
Telephone fraud scams on rise, using IRS, Medicare, computer problems as fronts
On Aug. 22, a Boardman man received a call from someone who identified himself as an Internal Revenue Service agent.
Another minor quake recorded near Weathersfield injection well
In addition to the 2.1-magnitude earthquake that hit the American Water Management Services injection wells Aug. 30, one of 1.7 magnitude hit nearby July 28, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources says.
Chardon school shooter transferred to Youngstown maximum security prison
Chardon school shooter transferred to Youngstown maximum security prison
UPDATE | Union says Ohio prison officials learned of escape plans day earlier
Union says Ohio prison officials learned of escape plans day earlier
Ex-inmate pleads guilty to sex-trafficking charge in Pa.
Ex-inmate pleads guilty to sex-trafficking charge in Pa.
Alleged sex offense on Austintown boy under investigation
Alleged sex offense on Austintown boy under investigation
Ray Mancini to appear at grand opening of Austintown racino
Ray Mancini to appear at grand opening of Austintown racino
Ohio man charged in baton assault on fellow driver
Ohio man charged in baton assault on fellow driver
Search underwy for more bodies in squalid Mass. home
Search underway for more bodies in squalid Mass. home
South Bridge Street in Struthers closed 3 days next week
South Bridge Street in Struthers closed 3 days next week
Inaugural meeting of Joanie's Sisters in Support is Wednesday
Inaugural meeting of Joanie's Sisters in Support is Wednesday
Garden District Neighborhood Association meets Tuesday
Garden District Neighborhood Association meets Tuesday
REPORT CARDS | 5 Mahoning Valley schools get an A, 2 get a C
5 Mahoning Valley schools get an A, 2 get a C
Youngstown hyrdrants tampered with overnight on South Side
Youngstown hydrants tampered with overnight on South Side
Cincy police: 1 man killed, 1 critical in shootings
Cincy police: 1 man killed, 1 critical in shootings
CLUB CALENDAR
BOOSTERS Girard High School Band Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the high school.
Scrabble walk and carnival will help cure blindness
A Salem family's child is stricken with a genetic condition that causes blindness.
UPDATED Chardon school shooter T.J. Lane captured after escape
Associated Press LIMA, Ohio The convicted killer of three Ohio students at a high school
Bella Nitesh embraces mind, body and spirit
Deana Tareshawty, a Spiritualist minister, founded the spiritual arts and education center.
Lukasz Witkowski battled the OHSAA in a fight to play
The Struthers senior sat out the Wildcats' first two games, but will play Friday against Mogadore Field.
Saturday unveiling of Campbell mural, benefit will further Iron Soup mission
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.
Lowellville schools want community input through today
The survey, available on the school district's website, closes today.
Fitch golf hands Boardman first loss
The Spartans won the first meeting between the teams on Aug. 27.
With Nania injured, Wells likely to start
YSU coach Eric Wolford said it’s still possible Dante Nania could play Saturday against Butler.
YSU’s first federal patent comes from professor’s research
The university will begin the search for a new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Ballet seeks dancers for ‘Nutcracker’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Ballet Western Reserve will put a unique twist on a classic when it
Judge refuses to let two defendants in Oakhill case inspect grand-jury transcript
The judge agreed to amend the indictment to correct errors in the original document
SPORTS DIGEST || Bench, Tressel set for YSU baseball breakfast
Bench, Tressel set for YSU baseball breakfast YOUNGSTOWN Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench and
Acclaimed pipe organist in concert at Stambaugh
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Jonathan Ryan, one of the nation’s premier concert artists, will perform
Board awards Canfield library contracts
Canfield library will close Sept. 20 for demolition; and the new library will open on the same site in 12 to 18 months.
Warren man pleads no contest in death of Howland pedestrian
Trial for Patrick Niess, 21, of Warren in the death of pedestrian Antoinette Ross last December has been averted by his no-contest plea.
Career criminal Martin guilty of aggravated murder, could face death
For a man guilty of so much brutality and bad behavior, David Martin stood perfectly still as Judge Andrew Logan read guilty after guilty verdict.
State audit offers Niles cost-saving suggestions
Niles mayor questions several state audit recommendations
State stops school opening
The school opening in Cincinnati was the old LEAD Academy, its sponsor says.
Rainy Valley ceremony marks 13th anniversary of 9/11
An American flag hangs from ladder trucks at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park in Austintown. The memorial park on Thursday was the site of a ceremony to mark the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
METRO DIGEST || Boil advisory issued in Vienna
Boil advisory issued VIENNA Due to a water main break, a boil advisory is in effect until
More prep results
VOLLEYBALL Struthers 25-25-25, Niles 16-12-14 NILES For Struthers, Caitlin Kano had 16 kills,
Assion: J-M builds on last season's success
Jackson-Milton posted a 6-4 record in 2013, the school’s first winning season since 1997.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf claims victory The Canfield girls golf team played against Lakeview on Sept. 8 at
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
MAHONING, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven M. Durrett, 43, of 1551 Lynn Ave., Youngstown,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “A Chorus Line,” 7:30 p.m.: The Youngstown Playhouse opens its
Climate change is for the birds
Opinion: The Post-Intelligencer, Paris, Tenn.: What if the only Orioles in Baltimore were wearing baseball
For Silicon Valley, federal regulation is foreign concept
Associated Press WASHINGTON From Apple’s new smartwatch that tracks heartbeats to contact lenses
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Alicia Armstrong and John R. Roy III, Austintown, girl, Sept.
3 Penn State trustees removed from lawsuit by Paterno’s estate
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A Pennsylvania judge on Thursday removed three Penn State
Pistorius not guilty of murder but was negligent
Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa During his trial, Oscar Pistorius sometimes retched and
Judge rejects campaign-statements law
Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal judge on Friday struck down Ohio’s law barring people from
New terror fight casts shadow over Sept. 11 commemorations
Associated Press NEW YORK The nation’s gathering war against a new upsurge in Islamic terror
Tornadoes confirmed in NE Ohio
Associated Press STOW The National Weather Service has confirmed four weak tornadoes touched
Twin killing: Indians sweep doubleheader
Corey Kluber had another strong performance on the mound in the opener.
Tackling dummies? Browns defense eyes improvement
Cleveland’s defense has no excuses for shoddy tackling against Steelers
T-shirt fundraiser
T-shirt fundraiser AUSTINTOWN The Austintown Fire Department has started taking orders for the
Puskas: Priorities in need of major overhaul
This has been a bad week for sports, and the writer’s love affair with them.
Canfield Fair’s “Best of Fair” contest results announced
The 168th edition of The Canfield Fair is history, and fairgoers have made it clear who they think
Colts sweep Howland Little Tigers
The Austintown Colts hosted the Howland Little Tigers Sept. 7 and came up with wins in all three age
Group from three area towns take mission trip
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com A group of 28 people, including adults and members of the
Fitch class of 1944 celebrates 70th reunion
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As they have since 1949, the 1944 graduating class of
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch golf defeats Conneaut The Austintwon Fitch golf team recently defeated Conneaut at Deer
Stefanick gives teen talk
Men and Women United for Life is hosting Chris Stefanick for presentations in the Youngstown area.
Canfield Fair’s “Best of Fair” contest results announced
The 168th edition of The Canfield Fair is history, and fairgoers have made it clear who they think
CPC mission trip helps victims of Hurricane Sandy
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Presbyterian Church sent seven youth and four
Stefanick gives teen talk
Men and Women United for Life is hosting Chris Stefanick for presentations in the Youngstown area.
Boardman Sports Briefs
BGMS volleyball topples Howland The Boardman Glenwood Middle School’s seventh-grade volleyball
Poland Community Briefs
Team Teddy Foundation fundraiser Come to Harding Park’s Kyle Pavilion, located at 249 Roosevelt
Luzik named Employee of the Month
Judy Luzik has been named the September Employee of the Month for Shepherd of the Valley’s Poland
Robinwood Lane Elementary honors fourth-graders
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Aug. 22, Robinwood Lane Elementary School celebrated
Moon Park talks about giving back to the community
Since coming to the United States from South Korea 30 years ago, Moon Park has been living the American Dream. He owns Master Park Martial Arts International, a successful martial arts dojo located at 224 Boardman Canfield Road.
Stefanick gives teen talk
Men and Women United for Life is hosting Chris Stefanick for presentations in the Youngstown area.
CVMS football faces Alliance
The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grade football team raced out to a 34-0 halftime lead en
Columbus official retires after reprimand over neglected complaints
Associated Press COLUMBUS City officials say the Columbus public-safety director is retiring
Canfield defeats Poland Swim and Tennis Club
Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) recently defeated their rival Poland Swim and Tennis Cub
Canfield Community Briefs
Team Teddy Foundation fundraiser Come to Harding Park’s Kyle Pavilion, located at 249 Roosevelt
Willows by Wehr
Willows by Wehr COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting ceremony
Area Dairy Queens raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For another year, the Dairy Queen locations in Cornersburg
Group from three area towns take mission trip to Kentucky
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com A group of 28 people, including adults and members of
Applications for US jobless aid rise to 315,000
More people sought U.S. unemployment benefits last week, though the trend in benefit applications in the past month remained low.
RadioShack warns of possible bankruptcy
Associated Press NEW YORK RadioShack warned Thursday that it may need to file for Chapter 11
Obama outlines realistic plan to take on Islamic State thugs
Editorial: The United States and its West- ern allies cannot be the face of the military campaign against
Roads prepared if lava crosses highway
Roads prepared if lava crosses highway HONOLULU Lava concerns on Hawaii’s Big Island are
Teacher hurt when gun accidentally shatters toilet
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A Utah elementary-school teacher who was carrying a concealed
Congress supports training Syrian rebels
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bending for once to the will of the White House, Republicans and
newsmakers
newsmakers Networks cutting back on Rice video NEW YORK At least six television networks said
Arab allies pledge to join fight against Islamic State militants
Associated Press JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia Key Arab allies promised Thursday to “do their share” to
Dem candidate is unfazed
Opinion: Despite the growing list of setbacks facing the Democratic nominee for governor, and her own
Lawmakers to justices: Protect pregnant workers
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 120 members of Congress urged the Supreme Court on
American gets blood from Ebola survivor
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. An American aid worker infected with Ebola has been given blood
Where’s outcry after killings of police officers in America?
Opinion: Where’s outcry after killings of police officers in America? On Sept. 22, 1987, Youngstown
Prosecutor awaits documents regarding conversion-schools case
The state auditor issued findings for recovery in audits of two suspended conversion schools in May.
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Sept. 12, the 255th day of 2014. There are 110 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Youngstown man wins top lotto instant game prize
Peter Gross Jr., 65, of Youngstown won $2 million on a 100x the Money instant scratch card he purchased from the Austintown Giant Eagle one evening earlier this week.
Bush says he never wanted to be a wartime president
Associated Press CLEVELAND Former President George W. Bush said Thursday that he had a moment
oddly enough
oddly enough Man arrested after discussing drugs on 911 call MOUNT PLEASANT, Tenn. A man has
As Chase begins, Johnson seeking seventh title
Only Hall of Famers Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt have won seven.
Patrick K. Wilson has served on the board and its predecessor since 2004
Board's goal is to provide grants to Trumbull County as a whole
Owners: Rice investigation will be independent
Former FBI director Robert Mueller will be in charge of the investigation.
Flacco helps Ravens roll past Steelers
Pittsburgh managed only two field goals and committed three turnovers.
Austintown library hosts recycled bags event
On Aug, 11, the Austintown library hosted an activity that would not only allow people to be creative, but also help the environment.
Austintown Community Briefs
Team Teddy Foundation fundraiser Come to Harding Park’s Kyle Pavilion, located at 249 Roosevelt
Holy Family students celebrate International Day
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com In May, seventh-grade students at Holy Family School
Holy Family begins school year with flag raising ceremony
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As it has since the late 1970s, Holy Family School opened
Boys soccer has mixed week
The Boardman High School boys soccer team improved its season record to 4-1 this past week. On
Photography contest winners announced
Entries in “The Beauty of the Woods,” a photography competition organized by the Friends of Poland
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Zo ´ Sommers; Claire Schneider Instrument: Clarinet and Mellophone; Trumpet Q. When did
Boys cross country takes 12th at GlenOak
The Boardman Spartan Cross Country team began its season on Aug. 23 at The Golden Eagle Invitational
Boardman Community Briefs
Team Teddy Foundation fundraiser Come to Harding Park’s Kyle Pavilion, located at 249 Roosevelt
Boardman library hosts tween Beach Party
As a follow up to the program it hosted the previous day, the Boardman library put on its tween Beach Day event on Aug. 14.
Local non-profit to host hoedown
Canfield Community Care Net has announced its first CCCN Hoedown fundraising event. Set for 7 p.m.
Cardinal Mooney announces new program
The mission of Cardinal Mooney High School is to provide a quality education while embracing gospel
Nicholas Moliterno scores superior at state science fair
Twelve-year-old Nicholas Moliterno completed a hat trick of superior ratings in science fairs with his performance during the state science fair at The Ohio State University on May 10.
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