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Boil advisory issued for part of Broofield
The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s Office issued a boil advisory Friday night for Brookfield Township customers on state Route 7 north of Warren-Sharon Road until further notice.
Mahoning County woman dies from West Nile
A 66-year-old Mahoning County woman died Thursday after being hospitalized with encephalitis caused by the bite of a mosquito carrying the West Nile virus. T
2nd man charged in Vivian Martin's death evades trial with guilty plea
The day before the fourth anniversary of Vivian Martin’s murder, one of the two men charged in the real-estate agent’s death pleaded guilty to aggravated murder as jury selection began in his trial in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Families welcome home 910th from helping to stop Islamic State
Two-year-old Roman Speight excitedly removed and threw away the last of 120 chain links — each of which represented the number of days his father was away.
Federal judge to rule soon in workers' case against GM/UAW
U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson says she plans to rule “as soon as reasonably possible” after listening to more than three hours of arguments Friday on a lawsuit filed against General Motors, United Auto Workers Local 1112 and the UAW International Union.
Renowned Youngstown artist Al Bright given McGuffey Pioneer Award
Renowned artist Alfred L. Bright, the first African American full-service Youngstown State University faculty member, is the latest recipient of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society Pioneer Award.
Sewer line to be replaced in Poland Forest
Work soon will begin to replace a sanitary sewer in the Poland Municipal Forest under the path closest to Interstate 680.
1 bid received for old Midlothian firehouse
The owner of J.W. Murdoch & Sons Inc. submitted the lone proposal to buy a vacant fire station on the South Side that’s has numerous problems.
17 regional high-schoolers are STEM students for a day
Joe Weetman, a senior at Poland Seminary High School, listened and observed as Kin Moy, Youngstown State University associate professor of electrical engineering technology, explained an oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer in a lab on the fourth floor of Moser Hall on campus.
YSU 's new 'Squire' scholarship honors 66-year band director
Donald W. “Squire” Hurrelbrink, who led the Warren Junior Military Band for 66 years, instilled band members with the ideals of duty, honor and country as well as a love for classical music, family and former band members said.
Man wanted in Warren shootings surrenders to police
Man wanted in Warren shootings surrenders to police
BREAKING NEWS | NFL commissioner Goodell announces tougher abuse policy
NFL commissioner Goodell announces tougher domestic-violence policy
BREAKING NEWS | Brooks enters guilty plea in 2010 death of Vivian Martin
Brooks enters guilty plea in 2010 death of Vivian Martin
Goodell to address domestic violence issues at 3 p.m.
Goodell to address domestic violence issues at 3 p.m.
West Nile virus causes death of Mahoning County resident
West Nile virus causes death of Mahoning County resident
Ohio's August unemployment rate remains unchanged at 5.7 pct
Ohio's August unemployment rate remains unchanged at 5.7 pct.
Sharpton wants video released from Ohio Walmart shooting
Sharpton wants video released from Ohio Walmart shooting
US Sen. Sherrod Brown accepting Ohio nominations to military academies
US Sen. Sherrod Brown accepting Ohio nominations to military academies
Southern Ohio grand jury clears officers in fatal shooting
Southern Ohio grand jury clears officers in fatal shooting
New YSU music scholarship to honor 'Squire' Hurrelbrink
New YSU music scholarship to honor 'Squire' Hurrelbrink
Two Boardman residents sprayed with pepper spray by neighbor
Two Boardman residents sprayed with pepper spray by neighbor
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will gather for a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at Archangel
Rep. Ryan to speak at downtown event
Rep. Ryan to speak at downtown event YOUNGSTOWN The Downtown Wellness Community’s first speaker
Indians beat Astros in 13 innings
Mike Aviles's sacrifice fly in the 13th inning scored Jose Ramirez and gave the Cleveland Indians a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
With most votes in, Scots deciding to stay
With most votes counted in Scotland’s historic independence referendum, results show those in favor of keeping the 307-year union with England are on the edge of victory.
Chaney earns third straight STEM excellence award
Chaney is one of 57 schools in Ohio to receive the Ohio Academy of Science award
J-M, Sebring hope 3-0 starts lead to better finishes
The Bluejays and Trojans are off to their best starts in years.
Biggest racino jackpot winner from Cortland
Few incidents for Austintown authorities during first 24 hours
Pulliam: Youngstown Christian’s Carson plays on for his mother
Christian Carson lost his mother to cancer on Sept. 6.
LaBrae QB, two others face drug charges
Justin Jenkins, the starting quarterback for the LaBrae High School football team until earlier this week, faces minor misdemeanor drug abuse.
Elections board offers free remapping service to Youngstown
Board of elections offer to provide its services at no cost to help with a five-ward map
Reliving Niles' loss to Massillon on the 50th anniversary
It began quietly on Sept. 26, 1959 when the Niles McKinley Red Dragons defeated Lakewood St. Edward 36-6 at Niles’ Riverside Stadium.
Cejudo getting his kicks with YSU
Cejudo is in his second season as the Penguins’ kicker, and he’s also punting this season.
Hubbard man forged document to sell bronze veteran cemetery plaques
A Hubbard man will serve 90 days in the Trumbull County jail and spend five years on probation.
Tribute to Sublime at Nelson Ledges
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park will present fall Badfish weekend Sept. 26-28, featuring Sublime tribute band Badfish.
Canfield, Howland draw at 2
All-American Conference rivals Canfield and Howland long ago asserted themselves as two of the area’s top soccer programs.
Austintown Fitch to drug-test student drivers
Austintown's board of education voted to begin drug testing student drivers this academic year.
SPORTS DIGEST || Local gymnast invited to USA training center
Local gymnast invited to USA training center BOARDMAN Giana Trolio, an 8-year-old who trains at
Gable, Durkin power Boardman
The win enabled the Spartans (7-4, 2-3) to avenge a 3-1 loss suffered at the hands of Falcons (3-4-1, 2-2-1) Aug. 26.
Fourth person indicted in branding of Struthers teen
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A fourth person has been indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury,
Struthers students check out health of Yellow Creek
The students' findings will be compiled into a comprehensive report.
YSU faculty contract remains in limbo
A health advisory committee isn’t scheduled to meet again until Oct. 14
Summit at YSU aids nonprofits
The summit attracted a mixture of faith-based and grass-roots organizations along with business and community leaders.
God reflected in subtle and overt ways in artwork opening tonight in Canfield
Canfield Presbyterian Church hosting “A Celebration of Faith Through the Arts.”
Parents of autistic boy sue Ohio Department of Health
Associated Press CINCINNATI Parents of an autistic child on Thursday sued the Ohio Department of
Measure would keep abuse victims’ addresses secret
They would get their mail through the secretary of state's office
Judge to make a decision on Austintown child endangerment case
Austintown Judge David D'Apolito will rule
Prof awarded first federal patent in YSU history
YSU STEM Dean Martin Abraham Dean, left, and President Jim Tressel stand with physics Prof. Tom Oder, who has achieved a first for the university: a federal patent.
Warren man could get about 70 years in prison
Allen L. Elkins IV, 30, of Haymaker Avenue Northwest and Seneca Street in Niles, could get about 70 years in prison for his role in a June home invasion burglary on Adelaide Avenue Southeast.
Follow beat of Campbell cops in re-establishing foot patrols
Editorial: THERE IS NO DENYING that 21st- Century technology has revolutionized and enhanced the effectiveness
Historic vote in Scotland
Associated Press EDINBURGH, Scotland From the capital of Edinburgh to the far-flung Shetland
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville Village Council, special meeting 10 a.m., city hall, 140 E. Liberty
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Friday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2014. There are 103 days left in the year.
Surplus/food clothing
Surplus/food clothing United Methodist Women of Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580
Is Kasich eyeing 2016 presidential contest?
Opinion: While Gov. John Kasich’s name is thrown around as a potential 2016 presidential candidate, he
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Daniel and Dana Metzinger, Youngstown, twin boys, Sept. 17.
Team Standings for Week 3
independent Last Week Brunswick 41, Austintown Fitch 27 Cardinal Mooney 31, Akron Buchtel 0
On the air This weekend’s games on TV & radio
Today 6:30 p.m. (WPIC-AM 790) High school football: West Middlesex at Wilmington. 6:30 p.m.
Suing GM, UAW
Suing GM, UAW YOUNGSTOWN Oral arguments are set for 9 a.m. today in the Thomas D. Lambros
Carrasco’s new routine works for Indians
After spending three months as a reliever, Carlos Carrasco learned how to get warm fast.
Brains, toughness keys for Bulldogs
Coach Mark Brungard is in his ninth season at the Bulldogs’ helm.
Sheriff: 6 children, 2 adults shot to death
Sheriff: 6 children, 2 adults shot to death BELL, Fla. A man killed six of his grandchildren,
Senate votes to arm, train Syrian rebels
Associated Press WASHINGTON In the heat of an election campaign, Congress cleared the way for
more preps
VOLLEYBALL Canfield 25-25-25, Boardman 16-19-23 CANFIELD Rachel Rafoth scored 11 points and
Man accused of sexual conduct with minor
Staff report STRUTHERS A 44-year-old Struthers man is in the Mahoning County jail, charged with
METRO DIGEST || Airmen return today to Youngstown base
Airmen return today VIENNA More than 60 members and two aircraft of the 910th Airlift Wing were
On the links | Thursday’s professional golf results
LPGA TOUR PRATTVILLE, ALA. Top-ranked Stacy Lewis birdied the last three holes and five of the
Boardman band performs for Austintown preschoolers
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Aug. 15, 14 members of the Boardman High School band
oddly enough
oddly enough Leaking lime juice sends responders to cargo jet KETCHIKAN, Alaska A mysterious
Optimist club to host chili challenge
The Boardman Optimist Club will be hosting the eighth annual Celebrity and Political Chili Challenge
ED PUSKAS Sports Editor XWeek 3: 15-5 X2014: 45-15
Fitch Poland Ursuline Hubbard Mooney GlenOak Howland Struthers Girard Jefferson
Boys take 11th at Tomahawk Run
Senior Nick Long took 34th overall out of 447 runners Sept. 6 at The Walsh Jesuit Tomahawk Run in
Students excel at STEM and Robotics Camp
A STEM and Robotics Camp for fifth- through eighth-graders was offered at Canfield High School on Aug. 4-8, with 24 students attending.
Boardman Community Briefs
Looking for classmates The Boardman High School class of 1965 has begun making plans for their
Chevron meets new shale-drilling rules
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chevron has become the first energy company to meet a new set of
Tropical-themed bar and restaurant to open in Boardman next month
Owner emphasizes social atmosphere and affordable prices
Purnells mark golden wedding anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Purnell of Austintown, marked their golden wedding
Kusky speaks on water supply
Peter Kusky, engineer for Aqua Ohio and an Austintown alumni and resident, was the guest speaker at
Austintown Community Briefs
Looking for classmates The Boardman High School class of 1965 has begun making plans for their
Jenna Haoui v Trevor Jones
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. Jenna N. Haoui and Trevor J. Jones exchanged wedding vows June 9 on the
Greenwood Chevrolet hosts golf outing
Greenwood Chevrolet in Austintown hosted the 19th annual Golf Outing on July 6 at Bedford Trails
Dobsons mark 60th milestone at family picnic
NEW MIDDLETOWN Mr. and Mr. Alton P. Dobson of New Middletown were honored for their 60th
Local Dairy Queens raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Cornersburg and Austintown Dairy Queen locations
Private dinner honors Lames for golden event
MINERAL RIDGE Donald and Patricia Lame celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during a private
Boardman library has colorful end to the summer
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As one of its final summer programs before children go
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch volleyball defeats Warren Austintown Fitch (3-6) volleyball defeated Warren Harding (0-6) on
Rotary flag program a success
The newest project of the Rotary Club of Austintown is “Fly The Flag,” with more than 100 in place
DNA Studios moves
DNA Studios moves WARREN DNA Studios LLC, local, custom, tattooing and fine artists, moved the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Party on the Plaza, 6:30 p.m.: The outdoor party will feature music
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew W. Fischer, 21, of 902 Beachwood Court NE,
Companies increasing their holiday hiring
Associated Press NEW YORK UPS will hire up to 95,000. Kohl’s plans to take on 67,000 and FedEx
Watching wayward watchdogs
Opinion: The Times, Gainesville, Ga.: It is both telling and troubling that the state agency assigned to
On the Docket Prep football schedule for Weeks 4-8
WEEK FOUR FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 Non-conference Austintown Fitch at Dover, 7:30 p.m. Beaver Local
Swimming classes for kids at JCC
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will begin offering swimming
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Individual Stat leaders: Week 3
PASSING PlayerC-A-IYdsTD Matt Weingart, Salem42-72-25336 Augustus Necastro, Brk.32-49-25336
British hostage shown in video
Associated Press BEIRUT The Islamic State group on Thursday released a video showing a British
Cedar Point to add a floorless roller coaster
Staff report SANDUSKY Cedar Point’s next roller coaster will be the Rougarou, which will have
ODNR has given a Weathersfield injection well owner permission to reopen the shallower of its two brine injection wells
The state has given a Weathersfield injection well owner permission to reopen the shallower of its two brine injection wells on state Route 169 just north of Niles.
Falcons use big plays to crush Bucs
Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and high-stepping Devin Hester led the Atlanta Falcons to one of the biggest wins in franchise history.
Girl Scout Troop 80415 achieves Bronze Award
The Girl Scouts of troop 80415 worked hard and completed their Bronze Award Community Service Project, the highest award and Junior Girl Scout can achieve.
Destiny’s darlings: Pirates win again
The Pirates got a lucky break when Boston pinch-runner Jemile Weeks was hit by a batted ball in the ninth inning.
Rust Belt Theater presents “Alice: A Curious Musical”
The Rust Belt Theater Company will present “Alice: A Curious Musical,” on Sept. 19, 20, 26 and 27,
Poland library hosts Lego my Library event
As it has done monthly for the past two years, the Poland library hosted a Lego my Library event, in which children in grades kindergarten through six could come and build whatever they wanted out of Legos.
Poland library hosts Knitting at the Library event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Poland library hosted its third of four Knitting at
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Historical Societ plans bus trip The Poland Historical Society is planning a bus trip as a
Poland Sports Briefs
Game tickets on sale The Poland High School Athletic Department is selling general admission
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Troy Metzger; Ross Hill Instrument: Bass Guitar; Trumpet Q. When did you start playing
Shepherd of the Valley residents get creative
Over the past few months, 15 residents of Shepherd of Valley Boardman have been learning, creating
Children get creative at Chalk in Hand event
The Boardman library hosted its Chalk in Hand event on Aug. 27, giving children a chance to express their creative sides by drawing with chalk on the library’s parking lot.
140 pound Little Cards start the season strong
The 140 pound Canfield Little Cardinals have jumped out to a 4-0 start on the 2014 season. Going
Rust Belt Theater presents “Alice: A Curious Musical”
The Rust Belt Theater Company will present “Alice: A Curious Musical,” on Sept. 19, 20, 26 and 27,
Canfield Sports Briefs
Golf scramble to be Sept. 28 Team families, Canfield Boys Golf is hosting a Parent/Junior 9-Hole
Boardman Sports Briefs
BCMS volleyball defeats P. Ross Berry Boardman Center Middle School improved to 3-5 by defeating
Carousel Center workshop celebrates fifth anniversary
The Carousel Center workshop on 80 Westchester Dr. celebrated its fifth anniversary on Aug. 22 with a luncheon, a live DJ and a ceremony honoring various nurses, physical therapists and businesses that have helped the organization over the years.
Austintown library hosts movie event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Aug. 23, the Austintown library hosted its third
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