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Ed Schenk's service on the U.S.S. Skate “proud moment" in his life
Provided deterrent to nuclear war
VIDEO | Sciortino discusses his alcohol issues, rehab
The night he was picked up for drunken driving, and which resulted in job penalties for three deputies 'will be a night that I regret ...
Stories published September 23, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jewish groups addressing hunger in Valley during high holiday
“Go the Distance to End Hunger” defines the goal of the 23rd annual High Holiday Food Drive.
Tech items confiscated in dual searches of Sciortino offices, home today
State law enforcement agents took 676 computer disks and computers that contain emails from current and former Mahoning County officials as part of the criminal investigation into the 2006 purchase by the county of Oakhill Renaissance Place.
Appeals denied for Teddy Foltz's mother, killer
The 7th District Court of Appeals this week denied appeals to the two people who pleaded guilty for their roles in the death of a 14-year-old Teddy Foltz of Struthers in 2013.
Indictments of officials in Oakhill case are stigma, retired FBI agent says
Robert Kroner, retired FBI special agent who investigated some of the Mahoning Valley’s most notorious corruption cases for more than 25 years, called criminal indictments against Youngstown’s mayor, the Mahoning County auditor and a local attorney “a stigma” for the community.
Hearing set for new sign for Hotel California
A five-person township board of appeals is set to hear about a new sign for Hotel California on Thursday.
Youngstown superintendent appealing to parents to be proactive
The recent state report card on which the Youngstown City Schools received all Ds and Fs paints a bleak picture of the district’s longtime struggles, but it also fails to reveal the entire picture, Superintendent Connie Hathorn contends.
Sprinfield student named ambassador for 2014 diabetes walk
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28.
Arizona woman rebuffed by cop, cabbie urinates in cab
A Phoenix, Ariz., woman is awaiting arraignment today in municipal court after reports said she became irate over a cab fare late Monday and urinated inside the taxi.
Tiny Tots day care getting fresh start after more than 4 decades
Dee Fontes likes to say that a spaghetti dinner saved her business.
State agents take 676 computer disks in Oakhill case
State agents take 676 computer disks in Oakhill case
Trumbull township's records 'unauditable' says state auditor's office
Trumbull township's records 'unauditable' says state auditor's office
Trumbull health board issues warning about mosquito bites
Trumbull health board issues warning about mosquito bites
Appellate court denies appeals of two in Teddy Foltz murder
Appellate court denies appeals of two in Teddy Foltz murder
Fire destroys Michael Brown memorial in Ferguson, Mo.
Fire destroys Michael Brown memorial in Ferguson, Mo.
Ohio Supreme Court hears dispute on charter-school equipment
Ohio Supreme Court hears dispute on charter-school equipment
BREAKING NEWS | 3 people dead in shooting at UPS facility in Alabama
3 people dead in shooting at UPS facility in Alabama
Woman killed by fallen tree in Ohio park was college student
Woman killed by fallen tree in Ohio park was college student
UPDATE | Obama scores coalition victory with Arab strikes
Obama scores coalition victory with Arab strikes
US Sen. Sherrod Brown sponsors bill to update C-130s at YARS
US Sen. Sherrod Brown sponsors bill to update C-130s at YARS
Mahoning Valley unemployment numbers dropped in August
Mahoning Valley unemployment numbers dropped in August
Pa. district attorney drops charges against homeless man found in suite
Pa. district attorney drops charges against homeless man found in suite
Grand jury continues review of Ohio Walmart shooting
Grand jury continues review of Ohio Walmart shooting
Ohio baby sitter pleads not guilty in infant's death
Ohio baby sitter pleads not guilty in infant's death
YSU's business college hosts Meet the Employers Day on Wednesday
YSU's business college hosts Meet the Employers Day on Wednesday
CPE seminar will take place today
CPE seminar will take place today CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Accounting Society is presenting
Ed Schenk's service on the U.S.S. Skate “proud moment" in his life
Provided deterrent to nuclear war
Mooney volleyball hands Western Reserve first loss
The Cardinals took control over the final two games.
Pettine: Browns let Ravens off hook
Cleveland enters its bye week 1-2 thanks to two last-second losses.
Ohio State expecting big test from Cincinnati
The Buckeyes haven’t lost to an in-state team since 1921.
Steelers’ big win comes at big price
Pittsburgh lost Ike Taylor (broken forearm), Ryan Shazier (sprained MCL) and Jarvis Jones (wrist) in the win over Carolina.
Opiate epidemic bumps Meridian case load three-fold since January
Youngstown man, former addict, praises Meridian treatment
AFTER SURGERY AND NEW MANAGER, SINGER FOCUSES ON MUSIC Better days for Lady Gaga
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK After hip surgery and paring ways with her longtime
Officials praise racino opening, reveal opening day numbers
County Commissioners hope for future expansion
Stage REVIEW Characters shine in Rust Belt’s dark ‘Alice’
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Take a well-loved but curious tale, add
State agents seized computers as evidence against Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino
The auditor met agents in the driveway of his house, turning over two laptops and a hard drive
AfterSchool Players move to grange building
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CANFIELD The AfterSchool Players has outgrown its old
VIDEO | Sciortino discusses his alcohol issues, rehab
The night he was picked up for drunken driving, and which resulted in job penalties for three deputies 'will be a night that I regret for as long as I live,' Sciortino said during an interview with The Vindicator.
Mooney captures D2 golf sectional
Columbiana’s boys won a D3 crown, while the Lakeview girls won in D2.
Banned Cavs fan can return
James Blair, who ran on the court during a Cleveland-Miami game in 2013, is again permitted inside Quicken Loans Arena.
New playground equipment installed at Mauthe Park
The city’s share of the $26,000 project was 25 percent, or $6,500.
Racino tax pays for road rebuilding
Real estate taxes paid by the new Austintown racino are rebuilding township roads.
Officials: 3 missing Afghan soldiers detained at border
Associated Press BOSTON Three Afghanistan National Army officers who went missing during a
Prosecutor: 800 rounds found in intruder case
Associated Press WASHINGTON Investigators found more than 800 rounds of ammunition, a machete
Austintown alumni awarded for environmental studies
Austintown Fitch High School alumni Rosalie Sepesy and Alex Sofranko received $2,500 awards from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for their research at their universities.
Steak fry benefits St. Vincent de Paul dining hall and food pantry
The fund-raiser is Saturday at St. Christine Church social hall in Youngstown.
Proposal would turn the vacant Youngstown fire station into a house
It was the only proposal received by the city for the structure
Militants kill 40 Iraqi troops
Associated Press BAGHDAD Islamic State militants disguised in Iraqi army uniforms and driving
newsmakers
newsmakers Demonstrators protest Met Opera’s ‘Death of Klinghoffer’ NEW YORK Demonstrators in
Climate-change protesters stage sit-in on Wall Street
Associated Press NEW YORK A day after 100,000 people marched to warn that climate change is
College orders frats to become coed
College orders frats to become coed MIDDLETOWN, Conn. Wesleyan University in Connecticut on
Pa. governor confident suspect in ambush will be captured
Associated Press In the thick of a difficult re-election campaign, Gov. Tom Corbett could have
U.S. begins Syria strikes
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. and five Arab countries launched airstrikes Monday night on
Forum planned
Forum planned YOUNGSTOWN The 7th Ward Citizens Coalition will have a candidates and issues forum
Free flu shot for seniors at Lordstown SCOPE
Free flu shot for seniors at Lordstown SCOPE LORDSTOWN The Lordstown SCOPE Center, 1776 Salt
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jason and Dawn Holod, New Middletown, boy, Sept. 21. Justin
Fast Fuel sells fuel for under $3
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Fast Fuel on Youngstown-Poland Road sold its gas for just under $3.
Local businesses apply for $150K grant
YBI portfolio company applies for Chase's $150,000 Mission Main Street Grant
21 deaths eligible for compensation from GM, attorney says
Associated Press DETROIT The death toll from crashes involving General Motors small cars with
Connelly: Carolina turns into Steelers country
There was black and gold everywhere on Sunday in Charlotte.
Sleepy Hollow donates mattresses
Sleepy Hollow donates mattresses YOUNGSTOWN Sleepy Hollow Sleep Shop will be delivering
Foul play suspected
Foul play suspected STRUTHERS Family members say foul play is suspected in the disappearance of
YSU cross country ranked 15th in region
YSU cross country ranked 15th in region YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State men’s cross country
Racino set to begin horse racing on Nov. 24
Until then, gamblers can bet on nationwide tracks via simulcast.
URGENT Pentagon: US, partners begin airstrikes in Syria
URGENT Pentagon: US, partners begin airstrikes in Syria AP Photo WX119 Eds: Updates with
Former Warren policeman pleads guilty to theft in plea agreement
Reuben Shaw, who was fired in May from his job as a patrolman for the Warren Police Department for stealing a car, pleaded guilty Tuesday to four misdemeanor charges Monday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
Get rid of old drugs
Get rid of old drugs MAHONING COUNTY Residents can properly dispose of expired, unused and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Correction: Christopher D. Logorda, 37, of 3646 Arden
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2014. There are 99 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus, 6:15 p.m., council caucus room, regular meeting,
oddly enough
oddly enough Illinois city marks birthday with mega-bratwurst BELLEVILLE, Ill. Residents in
Weathersfield Twp. has new banner
The banner includes a drawing from a Seaborn Elementary sixth-grader
Islamic State group calls for attacks on Western civilian, military targets
Associated Press BEIRUT The Islamic State group’s spokesman said its fighters are ready to
47K fewer Ohioans lack health insurance
Associated Press COLUMBUS The federal government reports that the number of people without
Kasich disrespects Ohio voters
Opinion: The [Toledo] Blade: Gov. John Kasich is refusing to debate his Democratic challenger, Ed FitzGerald
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.80 —.16 Avalon
Cashing in on voting
Opinion: WASHINGTON The pursuit of perfection is usually foredoomed, but the Los Angeles City Ethics
VapoRub on feet calms cough
Q. Long ago, I heard about using Vicks VapoRub at bedtime on the soles of the feet to calm a
YSU’s interim provost brings a national reputation to the job
Editorial: In the afterglow of the Youngs- town Business Incubator being hailed as the world’s best among
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Lenny Kravitz: Tuesday on “Late
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