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YBI moves city into global community
The Youngstown Business Incubator beat out Columbus, Los Angeles and Beijing to achieve its No. 1 ranking, announced at a global news conference Tuesday by ...
Stories published September 17, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown council authorizes hire firm to map redistricted wards
A charter-amendment proposal to reduce the number of wards in Youngstown from seven to five isn’t on the ballot, but city council authorized the hiring of a firm to draw a map with two less wards.
Poland planning commission tweaks historic home ordinance
Poland Village Planning Commission made changes to a proposed historic-preservation ordinance at a meeting Wednesday, after two previous meetings at which residents voiced concerns about the proposal.
DiCaprio named UN Messenger of Peace
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Leonardo DiCaprio as a United Nations Messenger of Peace to help promote global action on climate change.
Salvatore A. Giunta | Medal of Honor recipient
Sept. 17, 2014 | Todd Franko talks with Salvatore Giunta, recipient of the Medal of Honor
BREAKING NEWS | Jury recommends death sentence for David Martin
Jury recommends death sentence for David Martin
Desperate Gazans flee to Europe in risky sea trips
Desperate Gazans flee to Europe in risky sea trips
Youngstown YWCA hosts voter-registration drive next week
Youngstown YWCA hosts voter-registration drive next week
Recovery of shipwreck gold, treasure done for year
Recovery of shipwreck gold, treasure done for year
Mexican charged in Ohio in $9.6M investment scheme
Mexican charged in Ohio in $9.6M investment scheme
UPDATE | Warrant out for man accused in Warren shootings
Warrant out for man accused in Warren shootings
Dr. Oz co-author Dr. Michael Roizen to speak at YSU
Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer and chairman of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic and co-author of the best-selling "You" series of health books with celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz, presents the Top 12 Things You Can Do For Your Health from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30, in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
VFW will host multiple fundraisers
VFW will host multiple fundraisers YOUNGSTOWN VFW Donald Locket Post 6488, 2064 Coitsville-
Project Orphan Outreach continues to help 2 Russians with prosthetics
The teen and young man both wear prostheses that needed costly adjustments.
GM to add 750 workers to build small pickups
Early demand is so high for General Motors’ new small pickup trucks that the company is hiring more workers to build them even before one is sold to the public.
Transportation options abound for racino guests
How to get to the racino — and navigate the traffic that comes with the grand opening today
CVCA blanks Canfield
Riding a five-game win streak, the Canfield High School boys soccer team expected to be tested by the state’s top Division II ranked team.
Increasingly, Ohio juries choosing life in prison instead of death
Juries will choose death under certain circumstances
YSU volleyball off to best start since 1995
Penguins are 9-3 with trip to Michigan next
Kasich: Local businesses could save Youngstown school system
A Democratic state representative is helping the Republican governor with the school district
Reduction plan poses serious safety issue, fire official tells Youngstown mayor
The plan would play a major role in saving about $1 million a year, mayor says
UPMC plans to spend $70 million to develop Jameson facilities and services
At least $15 million is earmarked for improvements over the next two years
Dana faculty member to present 'Sarah's Song'
“Sarah’s Song,” an original musical narrative by Dana School of Music faculty member Suzanne Rouse Rudnytsky, will have its Youngstown premiere at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Bliss Recital Hall.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other games
VOLLEYBALL Boardman 25-25-25, Girard 21-21-16 BOARDMAN Amanda Lipke made seven kills and five
Phantoms win shootout in preseason opener
Phantoms win shootout in preseason opener GREEN BAY, WIS. The Youngstown Phantoms defeated the
Lowellville police host drug education session for parents
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE When Police Chief Ryan Bonacci says a
Friends pop in to Girard center luncheons twice a month
Whether its lunch, breakfast or an exercise class, the Multigenerational Center is there to help people socialize and stay active.
YSU trustees looking at stricter credit card controls
An analysis by internal auditors says the controls implemented so far are good but cumbersome and costly
Acclaimed photographer to offer works at YSU
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly will visit Youngstown State University’s College of Creative Arts and Communication on Oct. 3 for a reception, gallery talk and fundraising event.
Cleveland Clinic's Michael Roizen, Dr. Oz co-author, to speak at YSU
Dr. Roizen will talk about healthy eating, controlling your genes and other topics
YBI moves city into global community
The Youngstown Business Incubator beat out Columbus, Los Angeles and Beijing to achieve its No. 1 ranking, announced at a global news conference Tuesday by officials from the Stockholm-based University Business Incubator Index, who traveled here from Sweden to bestow the award. Ohio claims two incubators ranked among the top five this year.
newsmakers
newsmakers 9M view first episode of ‘Roosevelts’ NEW YORK Once again, millions of television
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON The agency responsible for safety on the nation’s roads was years
“Our main concern is we don’t want [the traffic] to get backed up on the interstate.
“Our main concern is we don’t want [the traffic] to get backed up on the interstate. That is our
Ukraine lawmakers OK landmark agreement with Europe
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Ukraine moved to resolve months of crisis Tuesday by
School-bus driver killed during drill
Associated Press akron An Ohio school-bus driver is being hailed as a hero after tossing a child
Problems continue to plague $10.6 million Kinsman sewer project
Problems continue to plague $10.6 million Kinsman sewer project
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Police: Beware of powdered caffeine
Police: Beware of powdered caffeine HUBBARD The Hubbard Police Department is warning students to
Fast-moving fire ravages small town
Associated Press WEED, Calif. They had prepared for wildfires and knew of the drought-parched
Fracking study finds no water pollution
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The final report from a landmark federal study on hydraulic
General: Ground troops may be needed to battle Islamic State
Associated Press WASHINGTON American ground troops may be needed to battle Islamic State forces
GM to add 750 workers to build small pickups
Associated Press DETROIT Early demand is so high for General Motors’ new small pickup trucks
Mr. Know It All to the rescue
Q. I have been watching reruns of “Emergency!” Is Randolph Mantooth still alive? C.L., Los Angeles
Lawmaker action with hydraulic fracturing
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal hydraulic fracturing.
Bonus payments used for single-use costs
Government agencies were careful not to use lease bonus payments for recurring costs
Is US Ebola aid enough and in time?
Associated Press washington President Barack Obama declared Tuesday that the Ebola epidemic in
On-the-go yummy eats
Family Features Hectic mornings, busy schedules and afternoon snack cravings can make it difficult
Bojangles’ burgers take your taste buds for a ride
Bojangles' burgers make drive to New Waterford worth it.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Death sentences given by juries: 2004 to 2013 — 0 1994 to 2003 — 5 1984 to
Grill your way into fall
Family Features The weather is getting cooler, but that doesn't mean grilling season has to burn
A tasting for the ages
A tasting for the ages BV’s Director of Winemaking Jeffrey Stambor hosted Brian Fry for a tasting
Telling it like it is at Leo’s
Telling it like it is at Leo’s Next week Mark and Mike will tell you all about their dinner at
oddly enough
oddly enough Off-duty officer scares pranksters BARNSTABLE, Mass. Two Massachusetts men
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning and Columbiana Counties Workforce investment board, executive meeting,
A tropical twist on a traditional dessert
Family Features There’s no time like the holidays to enjoy the sweetness of the season.
METRO DIGEST || Competition at YSU today
Competition at YSU YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith L. French will serve as a judge
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.57 .19 Avalon
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.57 .19 Avalon
Are your children online?
Opinion: Daily Press, Escanaba, Mich.: Parents are advised regularly and strongly to monitor their children’s
SHALE INSIGHT conference set in Pittsburgh next week
SHALE INSIGHT conference set in Pittsburgh next week Pittsburgh In its fourth year, the SHALE
BUSINESS DIGEST || Golden Corral sets grand reopening
Golden Corral sets grand reopening BOARDMAN The Golden Corral restaurant, 320 Boardman-Poland
Fracking debate in Illinois
Environmentalists want to lift a cap on fines for violations, while industry officials want to limit who can ask for a public hearing
These games are scheduled for release this week, according to Gamestop.com:
These games are scheduled for release this week, according to Gamestop.com: v “Cooking Mama 5: Bon
Use report cards to bolster the Valley’s strong schools
Editorial: Who says excellent learning isn’t taking place inside today’s public schools? Certainly not those
You can’t make this stuff up
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Just in the United States, the cosmetics industry pulls in some $70
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