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Family, friends praying for Traficant after farm accident
Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., right, was seriously injured in an accident on his family farm in Greenford in Mahoning County's Green Township.
Stories published September 25, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Eastwood Mall marks 45 years of expansion, nod to 2 original tenants
Forty-five years ago, Frank Allegretto and Guy Catauro decided to open a barber shop in the Eastwood Mall.
Mental health, addiction services consolidation could come next summer
Consolidation of the Mahoning County Mental Health and Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services boards could come as early at July 1, 2015.
Traficant family awaiting doctors' assessment
The family of ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., who remained in “very critical condition” late Thursday night after a farm-tractor accident, stays by his hospital bedside “waiting to hear from the doctors,” says his family’s spokeswoman.
YBI's expansion plan gets federal assistance
The Youngstown Business Incubator has moved a step closer to expanding its campus in downtown Youngstown.
Enrollment up at Youngstown Diocese schools
Enrollment has increased 3.1 percent this year at elementary schools in the Diocese of Youngstown, reversing the recent trend of decline.
Drugs found on passenger in car driven by man 19 suspensions
Police found 50 pills on a man who was a passenger in a car they pulled over Wednesday evening for having no license plate light on the South Side; they also arrested the driver, who has several open suspensions on his driver’s license.
Asbestos hikes prices to demolish downtown icon
Additional asbestos found inside boilers at the former Wean United complex caused a 25-percent increase in a contract the city has with a company to remove the hazardous material and clean contaminated soil at the downtown location.
Cemetery board working to restore Boardman's historic Forest Lawn
Rather than serve as a collection of memorials to individual people, as many cemeteries do, Forest Lawn Memorial Park is more of a memorial to the area in which it lies.
Founder of Toms shoes, eyewear to speak in Youngstown
Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS and New York Times best-selling author, is the featured speaker for Youngstown State University’s Paul J. and Marguerite K. Thomas Colloquium on Free Enterprise at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Canfield schools add guided reading rooms in quest to be No. 1
The only school district in Mahoning County to receive an “A” on its state report card is eyeing to be a top-10 district by 2017.
YBI receives $3 million to renovate old Vindicator building
YBI receives $3 million to renovate old Vindicator building
Pa. judge bans tweeting during stabbing suspect's hearing
Pa. judge bans tweeting during stabbing suspect's hearing
Judge won't yet restore Ohio Libertarians to ballot
Judge won't yet restore Ohio Libertarians to ballot
Water, sewer bills to be mailed to Leetonia residents Oct. 2
Water, sewer bills to be mailed to Leetonia residents Oct. 2
Poland zoning board meeting set Wednesday is canceled
Poland zoning board meeting set Wednesday is canceled
Arrest warrant issued for Youngstown man accused of passing bad checks
Arrest warrant issued for Youngstown man accused of passing bad checks
New Middletown police have drug take-back day Saturday
New Middletown police have drug take-back day Saturday
Hubbard police: Beware of strangers knocking at your door
Hubbard police: Beware of strangers knocking at your door
Official says Holder resigning as attorney general
Official says Holder resigning as attorney general
Historical society plans bus trip
Historical society plans bus trip POLAND Poland Historical Society is planning a bus trip to
Obama issues call to world to stamp out terrorist IS with force
Confronted by the growing threat of Middle East militants, President Barack Obama implored world leaders at the United Nations Wednesday to rally behind his expanding military campaign to stamp out the violent Islamic State group and its "network of death."
Businesses won’t have to return payouts from BP
BP wants its money back — hundreds of millions of dollars of it — but a federal judge said Wednesday that the oil giant must keep its promises to the companies it compensated for losses they attributed to the 2010 Gulf oil spill.
See You at the Pole gathers Victory Christian students in prayer
Victory Christian School followed the theme, “Never Stop Praying.”
State agents continue Mahoning probate court probe
The state auditor’s office is conducting a special audit of the Mahoning County Probate Court, a spokeswoman for State Auditor Dave Yost has confirmed.
Howland outlasts Boardman in intense match
Tigers junior Morgan Scott scored on the first shot of the game.
Judge: Martin to get death penalty and 61 years in prison
David Martin was sentenced to the death penalty and 61 years in prison Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
Phantoms release three-year veteran Evancho
Zach Evancho joined the Phantoms around Christmas 2011. In 108 games for the Phantoms, he scored 13 goals and 17 assists.
Canfield's cemeteries to receive $20,000 refurbishing
Canfield approved $20,000 to refurbish broken headstones at its cemeteries located on 46 and 224. Neither cemetery has been updated in years.
Fast start helps Raiders sweep bitter ITCL rival
The conference-leading Raiders notched two quick first-half goals and dominated play throughout as they shut out the Raiders, 4-0, at the South Range sports complex.
Indians keep slim playoff hopes alive
The Indians stayed in the AL wild-card chase for at least one more day.
Lowellville coach starts running series in Youngstown
The cost is $35 for the series, or $12 per race.
SPORTS DIGEST || Southside’s Nelson to fight on Showtime
Southside’s Nelson to fight on Showtime Southside Boxing Club fighter Willie Nelson will fight
Premiere of ‘Walk Abreast’ at Victorian
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Walk Abreast,” a play written and directed by local author-actor C.
I-680 entrance, exit ramps to Route 224 open today with no restrictions
Eastbound lanes on Route 224 bridge will open Saturday
The buzz is getting louder for R5
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In case you didn’t hear, the word on the streets is that
‘Late Night’ comic makes it to Valley
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past two decades, David Letterman has had a
Bringing the SWAGGER
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com WWE Superstar Jack Swagger can’t wait to return to
DePaul embraces Americana sound
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jordan DePaul took a few people by surprise
Blues champs Whiskey Shambles in concert
Staff report NORTH CANTON The Whiskey Shambles and Bongo Joe & Little Steve-O, co-winners of the
Grant aims to help Trumbull’s Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle area was thought of as a mighty industrial powerhouse.
Trumbull prosecutor to appeal judge’s drug-treatment decision for ex-paralegal
An assistant Trumbull County prosecutor has called a judge’s decision to grant treatment in lieu of conviction for a former Warren Law Department paralegal “offensive.”
Youngstown man arraigned on felony DUI has at least eight priors
Records show convictions dating back to 1988
Family, friends praying for Traficant after farm accident
Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., right, was seriously injured in an accident on his family farm in Greenford in Mahoning County's Green Township.
Get plant diseases analyzed
Q. What can I do about late- season diseases in my vegetable garden? Lucille from Youngstown A.
WEDNESDAY’S Sectional golf RESULTS
DIVISION III BOYS NEWTON FALLS Warren JFK’s Ryan Fowler earned medalist honors to help the
CALENDAR | BIRD BANDING WITH AL
BIRD BANDING WITH AL When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday What: See songbirds and learn why bird
Anti-addiction groups call for new FDA commissioner
Associated Press WASHINGTON Anti-addiction activists are calling for the Food and Drug
Algerian militants behead French hostage
Associated Press ALGIERS, Algeria An Algerian splinter group from al-Qaida has beheaded a French
US hits Islamic State group in Syria, Iraq
Associated Press BEIRUT U.S. fighter jets and bombers expanded their aerial campaign against
BUSINESS DIGEST || Niles store is hiring
Niles store is hiring NILES Gabriel Bros. Inc. will host a hiring event to fill 150 positions
LA-based VXI sued by EEOC on allegations of sexual harassment
Associated Press LOS ANGELES An international call-center company based in Los Angeles was sued
Sisters plead not guilty to robbery, assault
Sisters 21 and 19 pleaded not guilty Monday in Warren Municipal Court to a single count each of aggravated robbery, accused of breaking into an apartment one week ago and assaulting another woman.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Crash victims’ kin drop GM suit
Associated Press DETROIT The families of two Wisconsin teenagers killed in a car crash involving
“How to Get Away With Murder” (10 p.m., ABC): Viola Davis plays a charismatic attorney
“How to Get Away With Murder” (10 p.m., ABC): Viola Davis plays a charismatic attorney and law
Domestic violence beyond NFL
Opinion: Canton Repository: In the 13 days since the world first saw the video of former Baltimore Ravens
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth T. Wagner, 26, of 51 Oakview Crossing,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Jackson Township Trustees, special meeting for road department personnel 2 p.m.,
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,SDRq a new comedy by Richard Alfieri, directed
North Jackson steel company sued
The U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against North Jackson Speciality Steel.
Cops say they have seen ambush suspect near forest
Associated Press A suspect in the fatal ambush of a trooper has occasionally made himself visible
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.53 —.03 Avalon
Local employers connect with YSU students
YSU students meet and connect with 30 employers many from the Mahoning Valley
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Boxtrolls (PG) An animated movie about an orphan who is raised by mischievous
Oktoberfest at park
Oktoberfest at park BOARDMAN The Rotary Club of Boardman will have its 38th annual
Man involved in hostage-taking sentenced to 23 years in prison
Though he has not been charged in the April 23 hostage-taking of a Trumbull County jail corrections officer, Richard G. Ware is paying the price for it.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Brittany Bullock and Sean Barich, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 23.
united nations general assembly Obama: Dismantle ‘network of death’
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Confronted by the growing threat of Middle East militants,
Drain flies and other home annoyances
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer At some point, everyone has some
OSU defense hoping to contain Kiel
It’s unlikely that anyone at Ohio State last winter had ever heard of Gunner Kiel.
Browns’ Haden says he can play better
For the first time in his career, Browns Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden is facing questions about his play on the field.
Chapin: Browns better, but need work at crunch time
Cleveland has been the better team on the field for much of the first three games.
Time to pick apples
Time to pick apples Enjoy the freshness of the season by visiting a local orchard to pick your own
Girls soccer results
howland3 Boardman2 Next: Howland at Kenston, Saturday, 7 p.m. Next: Boardman at Hoover,
Prepare for the invasion
Prepare for the invasion The stink bug invasion, that is. If you had a problem last year, the
Stewart won’t faces charges in Ward’s death
After more than six weeks in limbo, NASCAR star Tony Stewart finally got the news he had been hoping for.
Plant an American ELM
The American elm was the standard against which the merits of other shade trees were measured.
A couple of comedy clubs
After a quiet summer, comedy is breaking out in several locations. The Funny Farm is booking shows
Justice officials hear complaints in Mo.
Justice officials hear complaints in Mo. FERGUSON, Mo. Department of Justice investigators on
Mlb standings & boxscores
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB x-Baltimore9563.601— New York8177.51314
Chaney Class of 1964 reunites
Chaney High School Class of 1964 had its 50-year reunion on Sept. 6 at A La Cart Catering in
Wars are not always optional
Opinion: Some pundits are saying that President Obama has been floundering in his response to the ISIS crisis
There’s hope for Afghanistan with new power-sharing plan
Editorial: Three months after the highly controversial run-off presidential election that threatened to return
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: John
Event helps out area homeless vets
Event helps out area homeless vets WARREN Area homeless military veterans can get everything
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