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The Valley goes Hollywood as new racino opens this week
Mike Galle, general manager and vice president of Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, stands in the Skybox Sports Bar overlooking the gaming floor. ...
Stories published September 14, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
'No Good Deed' leads box-office take across US with $24.5 million
'No Good Deed' called first post-summer film hit
Ohio Supreme Court to convene in nearby Portage County
Students from 11 high schools will attend the arguments and meet the justices.
Ground troops are essential to fight ISIS — but not any from US, Obama proclaims
Australia already plans to dispatch 600 ground troops.
Hollywood Gaming will boost fortunes of nearby hotels, operators hope
Other factors, such as proximity to GM Lordstown, have spurred recent growth at and near the I-80 and state Route 46 interchange.
$50,000 reward offered for leads in killing of Pa. trooper
Call 800-4PA-TIPS with any information on the ambush.
Kirsten Mesmer, Gerald Mariotti plan Oct. vows
Kirsten Mesmer and Gerald Mariotti, both of Salem, are announcing their engagement along with their
Miss Maderitz, Mr. Stacchiotti to wed Oct. 11
GIRARD Cecelia Maderitz and Jimmy Stacchiotti, both of Girard, are announcing their plans to be
Goske-Wheatley engagement is announced
POLAND Kristin Goske and Christopher Wheatley, both of Poland, are engaged, their parents are
Mohler-Greaf engagement is announced
LIBERTY Daniel and Carolyn Mohler are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth
Freudenberg, Kuhlman rites to be Oct. 25
NEW WATERFORD Frank and Debbie Freudenberg of New Waterford are announcing the engagement of their
Paynes’ golden mark celebrated at dinner party
columbiana Wade C. (Buz) and Sandra J. Payne of Columbiana celebrated their 50th wedding
Party honors Bylers for their 60th milestone
CANFIELD Joseph and Patricia Byler of Canfield celebrated the 60th anniversary of their wedding
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Prominent women to mark ATHENA leadership day
ATHENA International Women's Leadership Day is Sept. 30.
YPD is selling shirts for Pink Ribbon event
YPD is selling shirts for Pink Ribbon event YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Police Department is
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
HAPPY 96th BIRTHDAY | Michael Kopanic
HAPPY 96th BIRTHDAY Michael Kopanic HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: Sept. 15,
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East will meet Wednesday at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 614 Parmelee Ave., Youngstown.
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. Fairy gardens will be featured. The hostess will be
Masons to honor Vestal with 33rd degree position
A Valley Mason will receive an honorary degree.
MASONIC GROUPS
TODAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, reminds all members who made their reservations of the 50-years-
Genuske-Durse engagement is announced
YOUNGSTOWN Megan Genuske and Nicholas Durse, both of Youngstown, are announcing their engagement
Mayweather wins decision to stay unbeaten
The fight was a marked contrast to their first bout in May, when Marcos Maidana roughed Floyd Mayweather Jr. up in a close fight.
YSU freshman throws 4 TD passes in win over Butler
Hunter Wells completed 16 of 22 passes for 297 yards.
100 interviewed in sexual abuse probe of ex-coach, -editor
The allegations of child sexual assault involves a former Jefferson Area Schools coach.
Dinner for Don: Funds will support ailing Valley weatherman
Don Guthrie has been a fixture in the Valley for decades, and now people are letting him know how much he’s meant to them.
Buckeyes bounce back with 66-0 victory over Kent State
A rout of an overmatched opponent couldn’t have come at a better time.
Fitch, Canfield’s Kern hit stride
Fitch finished 10th and Canfield’s Chase Kern was 11th among individuals.
Poland gets its fifth Ohio Historical Marker
Marker recognizes Village Green, Presbyterian Church and graveyard
Dahlia Society hosts show
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Rodney Toth was given a set of tubers about 24
Salem makes quick work of Fitch, Girard
The Quakers’ volleyball team swept both opponents on Saturday.
YSU graduates, students work to build leading 3-D printers
Two 3-D printing companies established by Youngstown State University engineering students and graduates desire to built top 3-D printers.
Family Fun at Boardman Park
Though the sky was gray and the day was on the chilly side, families came to Boardman Park on Saturday to celebrate the outdoors.
Annual Otis Christian run/walk-a-thon is Sept. 24
The fundraising event for scholarships will be at Wick Park on Youngstown's North Side
Munnell Run Farm Day is Sept. 21
Local artisans and crafters will be present to sell a wide variety of goods.
The Valley goes Hollywood as new racino opens this week
Mike Galle, general manager and vice president of Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, stands in the Skybox Sports Bar overlooking the gaming floor. The casino portion of the racino opens Wednesday.
Aggressiveness in pits helps Harvick win fourth Nationwide race
Kevin Harvick gained valuable track position with an aggressive pit road call that pushed him to yet another win for JR Motorsports.
Gordon covets 5th title
The height of his success was almost 20 years ago, when a young Gordon collected 40 wins in four seasons and won championships in 1995, 1997 and 1998.
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
sales Boardman-based R. Kashmiry and Associates Inc. announced that Amy Romano was promoted to
Fire damages Howland house
Staff report HOWLAND A fire caused heavy damage to a home on Harvey Avenue in the township.
Highs, lows being in national spotlight
Opinion: The New York Times came to town last week, and as always, it drew a buzz. This time, it was the
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle Award Noah Marsh, son of Bobbi Marsh of Lordstown, has earned his
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Hermitage man charged with shooting man downtown Youngstown
He’s charges with carrying a concealed weapon and felonious assault.
Personalized blended learning offers best hope for city schools
Opinion: I have been reading The Vindicator’s coverage of the unfortunate situation at the Youngstown City
All eyes on domestic violence
Editorial: Sixteen days from now, the United States will begin a monthlong observance designed to raise
Pa. state trooper killed in ambush
Associated Press BLOOMING GROVE, Pa. A late-night ambush outside a state police barracks in
‘Chorus Line’ opens YP’s 90th season
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown Since 1924, Youngstown has witnessed the
METRO DIGEST || Seeking adoptive, foster care parents
Session on foster care, adoption WARREN The Northeast Ohio Adoption Services will present an
Egypt seeks broader global efforts to fight extremists in Libya
Egypt seeks broader global efforts to fight extremists in Libya CAIRO As U.S. Secretary of State
Grand opening of ‘The Racino’ puts Penn National in spotlight
Editorial: Just as General Motors CO. is a leader in the auto industry, and Vallourec is blazing a trail in the
Betting on the ponies
Opinion: As the chairman of the Mahoning County Republican Party, Mark Munroe doesn’t have much to celebrate
Learning the basics about UHD TVs
Now that you’ve finally outfitted almost every room in your house with a flat-panel HDTV, there’s a
Video shows slaying of Brit aid worker
Associated Press BEIRUT Islamic State extremists released a video showing the beheading of
area bowling scores
HOLIDAY BOWl Ladies Variety League — Lauren Baker 562-234, Ashley Lombardozzi 559-224, Amanda
DeJoria, Enders-Stevens top NHRA qualifying
DeJoria and Enders-Stevens became the fourth set of female drivers to top qualifying in an event this season and the seventh in NHRA history.
area golf scores
MEN Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Knoll Run) — Low gross: Joe Catauro, Tom Gentile 37; Ronnie Hawn,
Puskas: Rout(e) 66 brutal for KSU, little help to OSU
The Buckeyes’ non-conference schedule has long been an easy target. YSU’s is even worse.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | Weekend games
FOOTBALL Friday Hubbard 51, Akron Kenmore 8 HUBBARD Larry Scott rushed for 156 yards on 15
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Bob Wilson of Canfield aced the 125-yard No. 8 hole at Bedford
Writers meeting set for Monday
Writers meeting set for Monday CANFIELD Area writers, both published and unpublished, are
A new friend on Facebook
A few days ago, I received a friend request from someone I’m fairly certain I’ve never met face-to-
BIG TEN conference | Saturday’s other games
Penn State 13, Rutgers 10 PISCATAWAY, N.J. Bill Belton scored on a 5-yard run with 1:13 to
Suburban league meet takes place Tuesday
Suburban league meet takes place Tuesday Canfield The Suburban League Cross Country Championship
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashley Rothenberger, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 12. ST. Joseph
Columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY Courts
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Bayley Envelope Inc. v. Premiere Colors LLC et al,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, public hearing, 5:30 p.m.; caucus, 6 p.m.; regular
miD-AMERICAN conference Saturday’s other games
Northern Illinois 48, UNLV 34 LAS VEGAS Drew Hare threw for three touchdowns and ran for a
Reduce city wards to 4; More clueless drivers in Boardman; Avoid ‘charterizing’ of city schools; Anti-frackers threaten jobs; GOP must end bickering; tips to sell homes
Opinion: Youngstown would do well to reduce number of wards This letter pertains to com- ments made by
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 14, the 257th day of 2014. There are 108 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Rock for Kids Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Haymaker, Graphic Pink,
STEM week begins
STEM week begins YOUNGSTOWN The Seven Days of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)