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910th reservists return after 4-month deployment
Capt. Jacob Papp hugs his girlfriend Adina Szewcyyk after his return from a 120-day deployment to Southwest Asia. More than 60 reservists returned to the ...
Stories published September 20, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
49 Turkish hostages, including 2 kids, freed without ransom, violence or deal, Turk officials say
Turkish authorities say they have freed 49 hostages from one of the world's most ruthless militant groups without firing a shot, paying a ransom or offering a quid pro quo.
OVI checkpoints tonight in Austintown, North Jackson
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, will conduct an OVI checkpoint on Mahoning Avenue near Salem-Warren Road from 1 to 3 a.m. tonight.
Another big payout at racino
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Racecourse had another jackpot winning Friday night.
Trooper injured in crash of cruiser
An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was injured in an accident on I-76 eastbound near the Bailey Road exit this afternoon, according to a dispatcher with OSHP.
Youngstown State leads Saint Francis 14-0 after 1Q
Youngstown State leads Saint Francis 14-0 after 1Q.
Security beefed up after intruder enters White House
The head of the Secret Service has stepped-up security outside the White House after a man who jumped the fence made it into the presidential residence before being apprehended, the Secret Service said Saturday, as President Barack Obama insisted he still has confidence in the beleaguered agency.
Award-winning actress, singer Polly Bergen dead at 84
EEmmy-winning actress and singer Polly Bergen, who in a long career played the terrorized wife in the original “Cape Fear” and the first woman president in “Kisses for My President,” died Saturday, according to her publicist.
Star-studded accolades fill NY memorial service for actress Ruby Dee
Actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee was memorialized Saturday in poetry, dance and song at a packed Harlem cathedral where Alicia Keys sang her song “Superwoman,” Wynton Marsalis performed a stirring trumpet solo, and well-wishes were sent from Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte and the White House.
Olivia Bucci | Stephen Petrosky
GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE Olivia Catherine Bucci of Girard and Stephen Michael Petrosky of Indiana, Pa.,
Carrie DeMarco | Josh Stipanovich
YOUNGSTOWN Carrie DeMarco and Josh Stipanovich were united in marriage during a June 7 afternoon
Salem woman to run for humane society
Shelter animals will benefit from a marathon runner.
Puzzle exchange at the library
Puzzle exchange at the library SALEM Oct. 11 is the date for Salem Public Library’s popular fall
Mooney avenges last year’s loss to SVSM
Jon Saadey threw for one touchdown and ran for another for the Cardinals.
Boardman Middle School marks World Peace Day, honors Holocaust survivor
School, rabbi and family honor the memory of local Holocaust survivor
Poland storms back vs. Watterson
Dom Petrony passed for 197 yards and three touchdowns, Marlon Ramirez added 132 yards rushing.
Brooks pleads guilty in real-estate agent Vivian Martin's death
Prosecutors to recommend life without parole; sentencing set for Oct. 1
Struthers pulls away with mistake-free performance
Struthers coach Curt Kuntz had a simple message for his team as it prepared for a Week 4 game against Niles.
Pioneer Award given to artist Al Bright
Alfred L. Bright was founding director of Youngstown State University’s black studies program
Abeid anxious to play against YSU
It’s been about six months since St. Francis (Pa.) junior Anthony Abeid first saw his Red Flash would be playing at Youngstown State in Week 4.
Howland holds on in frantic AAC finish
The Howland football team managed to pack perhaps every human emotion into a harrowing final moment Friday night.
Judge plans to rule soon on workers’ wage lawsuit against GM, UAW
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson says she plans to
Ursuline’s beastly line takes bite out of Cougars
Fueled by huge holes generated by the line that featured Jonathan Neely, Giacomo Cappabianca, Sean McGuire, Robbie Beardman, Jabbar Price and Ryan Bednarik, the Irish rushed for 401 yards and six touchdowns.
Barbra Streisand the feminist sings on with duets album
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Barbra Streisand’s new album of duets only includes
Youngstown gets single bid for vacant fire station
The city closed the 92-year-old structure earlier this year after building a new fire station
Sanitary sewer to be replaced soon in Poland Municipal Forest
Pipe burst two years ago, contaminating Yellow Creek
910th reservists return after 4-month deployment
Capt. Jacob Papp hugs his girlfriend Adina Szewcyyk after his return from a 120-day deployment to Southwest Asia. More than 60 reservists returned to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna Friday afternoon after providing airdrop delivery of more than 54 tons of food and water to starving Yazidi refugees as part of a humanitarian-relief effort in Iraq’s Sinjar Mountains.
More prep results
VOLLEYBALL Western Reserve 18-25-25-25, Wellsville 25-21-19-18 BERLIN CENTER Aleah Hughes had
Local school kids to attend Browns game
Local school kids to attend Browns game Eight students and staff members from Williamson
Gordon’s ban is amended under new policy
Browns All-Pro wide receiver Josh Gordon has officially been reinstated into the NFL.
Weller to appear at Sharon Speedway today
In an effort to raise awareness for childhood cancer, NASCAR driver Jimmy Weller will partner with Joedance Film Festival for two key events over the next few weeks.
Keselowski captures New Hampshire pole
Brad Keselowski will start the second race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship the way he ended the first one — out front.
49ers’ Davis, McDonald questionable for Sunday
San Francisco tight end Vernon Davis did some light running and caught passes from a machine Friday and remains questionable for Sunday’s game at the Arizona Cardinals.
Boardman buffet reopens
The now company-operated location at 320 Boardman-Poland Road reopened this week to offer guests more than 140 food options in a 400-seat, buffet-style restaurant.
Texas backs off alcohol sales at gun shows
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas After hundreds of negative responses, Texas officials appear to
Record amount of retardant used in California wildfire
Associated Press PLACERVILLE, Calif. A massive Northern California wildfire is burning so
Bond set for child sex-crimes suspect
Staff report STRUTHERS Bond for the 44-year-old Struthers man charged with unlawful sexual
Salem hospital parking deck closed next week
Staff report SALEM Salem Regional Medical Center officials say the first level of the hospital’s
Enrichment programs set
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Warriors Inc. will host two enrichment programs for children and teens,
After vote to stay in UK, Scots must heal divide
Associated Press EDINBURGH, Scotland After a long night that brought floods of relief for some
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Defense
Frye, Kohler power Springfield over J-M
Luke Frye is not a big kid. But he made his presence felt Friday night.
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on various charges this week. They will be
METRO DIGEST || Street closings
Street closings YOUNGSTOWN Numerous downtown streets will be closed to vehicular traffic at
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Ukraine peace talks lead to buffer zone
Ukraine peace talks lead to buffer zone MINSK, Belarus Negotiators in Ukrainian peace talks
Youngstown man faces drug charges
Staff report STRUTHERS A 31-year-old Youngstown man faces multiple felony charges after a
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Saturday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2014. There are 102 days left in the year.
Genealogy program at library
Staff report POLAND Tim Seman at the Poland branch library will present “Eclectic Genealogy: An
Port authority must conduct national search to fill top job
Editorial: Just because Ron Klingle, chair- man of the publicly funded Western Reserve Port Authority, has
ON HERITAGE
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pride in their heritage prompted a small
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.99 —0.02 Avalon
Heartbeat Bill barely beating
Opinion: Columbus It started in early 2011, with a press conference near the Statehouse in a room filled
Dollar General has grand opening
Dollar General has grand opening NILES Dollar General continues to make shopping easier and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Beerfest, 6 to 10 p.m.: A hundred craft brewers from
Goodell: Mistakes can’t be repeated
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK More defiant than contrite, Roger Goodell
sts. PETER AND PAUL UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
sts. PETER AND PAUL UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH Through the years Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian
Send details on animal blessings
Send details on animal blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St.
Ministerial intern
Ministerial intern YOUNGSTOWN On Sept. 28, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown
YBI leader speaks on Capitol Hill
The Youngstown Business Incubator’s chief operating officer was one of several panelists to discuss the need for networks like America Makes to support business ventures.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gregory H. Bush, 26, of 875 Donna Drive, Hermitage,
McDonald comes out passing against Mineral Ridge
After averaging nearly 38 points per game in the season’s first three weeks, you wouldn’t think McDonald coach Dan Williams to be concerned.
Steelers’ Gilbert looking to overcome shaky start
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Marcus Gilbert is a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ long-range
Martin’s blast lifts Bucs to amother unlikely win
Russell Martin swatted at Jonathan Broxton’s 96 mph fastball and watched as Carlos Gomez gave chase.
Prep football at a glance
FRIDAY’S RESULTS AREA GAMES Non-Conference Austintown Fitch 42, Dover 32 Cambridge 27, East
Vikings come up short in battle of AAC unbeatens
John Armeni knew the biggest obstacle for his LaBrae High football team wasn’t its opponent.
Paul Newberry: Goodell still doesn’t get it
After 45 minutes of sidestepping, all we learned is that the NFL will get back to us in 135 days on how it plans to deal with this scourge on the game.
On the links
On the links Friday’s pro golf results YOKOHAMA TIRE LPGA CLASSIC PRATTVILLE, ALA. South
METRO DIGEST || Boil advisory in Brookfield
Brookfield boil advisory BROOKFIELD The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s Office issued a boil
Ambush suspect could be aided by dense woods in northeastern Pa.
Associated Press BLOOMING GROVE, Pa. He could be anywhere. Crouching behind boulders the size
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Sheala Perkins and David Bridgeforth, Youngstown, boy, Sept.
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