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At 45, Eastwood Mall complex now more than 180 acres
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Eastwood Mall took place Sept. 17, 1969, when William M. Cafaro was president of the Cafaro Co. He and his ...
Stage Left films “Shooting Stars”
Stage Left Dance Academy of Canfield participated in an independent film shot in Mahoning County in August.
Digital Bookmobile makes stop at the Boardman library
As part of its efforts to raise awareness of the service it offers, the Digital Bookmobile made a stop at the Boardman library on Aug. ...
Austintown library hosts end of summer reading party
To celebrate the ending of the Summer Reading Program, Austintown library hosted its annual End of Summer Reading party on Aug. 18.
Howard Hanna renovates Poland office
After an extensive remodeling that cost more than $100,000, the Howard Hanna real estate office located at 100 West McKinley Way hosted its grand unveiling ...
Stories published September 26, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Traficant still critical, but breathing on his own
James A. Traficant Jr. remains in critical condition, but the former congressman is no longer on a respirator, the family’s spokeswoman said.
Youngstown cops reject labor contract granting raises
The Youngstown Ranking Police Officers became the third city-employee union this month to reject a three-year contract proposal that called for salary increases for its members for the first time in more than five years.
Kinsman man killed by police after chase on Route 11
Police say a Kinsman man who led them on a chase down state Route 11 Friday and who was shot and killed by police had a handgun, but they did not say whether he pointed it at police of if he fired any shots.
7 Valley non-profits get GM grants
To the new general manager of the General Motors Lordstown plant, support from the local community is vital.
Butler Art Institute provides training in Liberty after art cuts
At his desk in Joanne Sura’s 4th-grade classroom at E.J. Blott Elementary School Friday, Isaiah Short was very much into his art.
Boardman students learn how their lifestyle choices steer their lives
Mike Trell stood in front of students and talked about his daughter, Erin Trell, while photos from her life went by on a slideshow.
New veterans resource center opens at YSU
A five-year endeavor became a reality Friday when Youngstown State University dedicated its Veterans Resource Center, the first such facility at an Ohio university.
Americorps members removing blight from Youngstown neighborhoods
Consecutive homes at 19, 25 and 31 Rutledge Drive are symbolic of the degrees of blight that continue to plague many city neighborhoods, but the three vacant residences’ improved looks also tell a story of collective commitment, desire, determination and hope.
US, Coalition strikes hit IS oil plants, tanks, checkpoints, bunkers today
American warplanes and drones hit Islamic State group tanks, Humvees, checkpoints and bunkers in airstrikes Friday targeting the extremists in Syria and Iraq, as the U.S.-led coalition expanded to include Britain, Denmark and Belgium.
European airlines free to allow full cell phone usage throughout flights
European skies may soon be alive with the sound of small talk with new safety rules allowing the use of all portable electronics, including cell phones, at any time during flights.
UPDATE | Southbound lanes of state Route 11 in Liberty reopened
UPDATE | Southbound lanes of state Route 11 in Liberty reopened
Fired worker beheads co-worker, stabs another at Okla. plant
A man fired from an Oklahoma food processing plant beheaded a woman with a knife and was attacking another worker when he was shot and wounded by a company official, police said Friday.
Restrictions removed Saturday on Route 224 bridge in Boardman
Restrictions removed Saturday on Route 224 bridge in Boardman
US economy's Q2 rebound was even faster than thought
US economy's Q2 rebound was even faster than thought
OSHP investigating shooting incident on state Route 11 in Trumbull Co.
OSHP investigating shooting incident on state Route 11 in Trumbull Co.
Campbell police arrest 3 Youngstowners on drug charges
Campbell police arrest 3 Youngstowners on drug charges
Man dies in Ohio traffic crash after paint spilled
Man dies in Ohio traffic crash after paint spilled
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Church will host fall tea Sunday
Church will host fall tea Sunday YOUNGSTOWN The Willing Workers Ministry of Tabernacle Baptist
apple iPhones Response to software glitch is key
Apple’s response to a high-profile gaffe involving its iPhone software may be more important than the glitch itself.
Valley's 'Game of the Year' tonight between Hubbard and Poland
Hubbard and Poland meet tonight in a game that has been hyped for months.
Former congressman’s family at bedside, awaiting doctors' assessment
He is unconscious and under sedation, a family spokeswoman said
YBI gets $3M from US, moves closer to buying original Vindy building
YBI receives 'last piece of funding' from the EDA for $3 million for $5 million expansion project
Boardman finishes off Fitch in four
The Spartans nearly had to play a decisive fifth game, but avoided that with a late rally.
More students attending Youngstown Diocese schools
Columbiana County was the only county in the Diocese where elementary school enrollment declined this year
Hubbard ends skid by sweeping Howland
The Eagles won handily — 25-13, 25-14 and 25-22 — to get back on the winning track.
New reading room to keep Canfield schools on top
Teachers learning how best to use the new room before implementing it in curriculum week of Oct. 6
East Palestine’s McGee still gets excited about Ryder Cup
Jerry McGee and Tom Watson were Ryder Cup teammates in 1977.
Canfield woman starts group to help kids in families facing illness
Piggyback Foundation can provide tutoring, special occasion celebrations
Witches Night Out parade, costume ball in Volant
Staff report VOLANT, Pa. The village of Volant will host Witches Night Out, a day of wicked fun,
Talent show planned at Playhouse
A Red Carpet Talent Showcase featuring Symphony Ohio and Charisma, as well as India Raven, T-Bugsy, B-Mac, GMB, Salutboyz and the Boys and Girls Club Drumline will take place Oct. 11 at the Youngstown Playhouse.
WaterFire festival returns
Staff report SHARON, PA. The third and final WaterFire art and entertainment festival of the
TOMS founder speaks at Stambaugh
Free tickets are available at Stambaugh at at the dean’s office at WCBA at YSU
YSU names interim STEM dean
James Andrews will becoming acting chairman of the physics and astronomy department
Cops arrest two in traffic stop
One man has 19 suspensions on license; other has bottle with 50 pills
Forest Lawn Cemetery gets improvements to its historic structures
Forest Lawn Cemetery gets improvements to its historic structures
Additional asbestos raises cost of demolishing Wean complex
Work at the site should be done next year
At 45, Eastwood Mall complex now more than 180 acres
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Eastwood Mall took place Sept. 17, 1969, when William M. Cafaro was president of the Cafaro Co. He and his wife, Alyce, above center, welcomed many community leaders and others, including Wendy Danscomb, Miss USA 1969. The mall, Cafaro's third, has grown into a mega-retail, entertainment complex, and the company he founded is now the largest privately-held mall developer in the country.
Poland library hosts Baby Brilliant event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Aug. 27, the Poland library hosted its Baby Brilliant
Military Appreciation Weekend at Arms Family Museum
In conjunction with the opening of the new veteran’s center at Youngstown State University, The
METRO DIGEST || Theft case probed
Theft case probed BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a theft case in which someone
Canfield cross country competes at GlenOak
The Canfield High School boys and girls cross country teams opened their season at the Glenoak
Spartan Cross Country team competes at home invitational
The Boardman boys cross country team finished 25th out of 37 Division I schools at the 29th Annual
Sister Nancy Dawson offers world religions lecture series
Sister Nancy Dawson, OSU, executive director of The Ursuline Center and an instructor of World
Canfield Community Briefs
Preschool now accepting new students The Potential Development Preschool is now accepting
Gymnast qualifies to USA Gymnastics TOPs testing
USA Gymnastics, the governing body of the sport of gymnastics in the United States, conducted it’s
Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates names new practice administrator
Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates, the Mahoning Valley’s largest orthopedic surgery practice,
Stage Left films “Shooting Stars”
Stage Left Dance Academy of Canfield participated in an independent film shot in Mahoning County in August.
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Maria Katsadas; Mark Jenkins Instrument: Trombone; Trombone Q. When did you start
Poland Community Briefs
Preschool now accepting new students The Potential Development Preschool is now accepting
BHS volleyball results
The Boardman Spartans Volleyball team defeated Niles 3-0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-10) on Sept. 8 to improve
Digital Bookmobile makes stop at the Boardman library
As part of its efforts to raise awareness of the service it offers, the Digital Bookmobile made a stop at the Boardman library on Aug. 26. The stop was part of a nine-month tour of North America.
Spartan Boys soccer plays Austintown
The Boardman High School boys soccer team ran it’s record to 7-4 on the season and improved to 2-3
Boardman Community Briefs
Preschool now accepting new students The Potential Development Preschool is now accepting
Austintown library hosts end of summer reading party
To celebrate the ending of the Summer Reading Program, Austintown library hosted its annual End of Summer Reading party on Aug. 18.
Fox awarded for volunteer work
As a fraternal benefit, the National Slovak Society (NSS Life) mission calls to “reach out to touch
Poland Sports Briefs
Malenic named player of the week Mount Union junior forward Kelsey Malenic (Poland) was named Ohio
Optimist club to host chili challenge
The Boardman Optimist Club will be hosting the eighth annual Celebrity and Political Chili Challenge
Austintown library hosts Gotta Move event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Instead of doing a normal story time, in which the
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch defeats South Range The Austintown Fitch volleyball team defeated South Range 3-2 with
Jeter has fairytale finale at Yankee Stadium
The retiring captain gave New York one more win with a big hit, then took two trips out to shortstop, waving to the adoring crowd each time following his final home game at Yankee Stadium.
NCAA football roundup
NCAA football roundup Thursday’s games No. 24 Oklahoma State 45, Texas Tech 35 STILLWATER,
Military Appreciation Weekend at Arms Family Museum
In conjunction with the opening of the new veteran’s center at Youngstown State University, The
Notre Dame running back looks for more time
Greg Bryant doesn’t like being Notre Dame’s No. 3 tailback.
Video shows shooting of unarmed SC driver
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. A South Carolina state trooper’s dashboard video shows an
oddly enough
oddly enough Calf with ‘7’ on its head named for Steelers’ Ben LORETTO, Pa. Moooove over, Ben
Security Council urged to spare veto in atrocities
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS More than two dozen foreign ministers lined up Thursday to urge
US-led strikes hit oil sites
Associated Press BEIRUT U.S.-led airstrikes targeted Syrian oil installations held by the
Council considers clothing box ban
Council is considering a limit on the number of boxes instead of an outright ban.
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2014. There are 96 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Campbell police arrest 2 on drug charges
One of the men admitted having the remains of marijuana cigarettes in his car ashtray
Niles worker charged with theft
Heidi Powell was the former tax investigator in the city's tax department
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Alex and Susan Gutierrez, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 24. Randy
Food/clothing/breakfast
Food/clothing/breakfast New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free clothing
newsmakers
newsmakers Kardashian jostled outside fashion show PARIS Kim Kardashian received a fright at a
Chrysler recalls vehicles to repair ignition switches
Associated Press DETROIT Chrysler is recalling nearly 350,000 older cars and SUVs to fix
Security breach found for Jimmy John's
Customers warned their credit card and debit info may be at risk
At all costs, keep safety first amid crisis in road-salt prices
Editorial: Who can forget the brutal and blustery winter of 2013-14? A total of 89.1 inches of snow socked the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.49 —.06 Avalon
Man who raised $55Kfor potato salad to throw party
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man who jokingly sought $10 from a crowdfunding website to pay for
Parents want police-death probes
Associated Press WASHINGTON The parents of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, two black men who died
Reading political tea leaves
Opinion: This is a busy time to be covering politics with local and statewide candidates coming to The
Head of Ohio prison panel is reinstated
Associated Press COLUMBUS The executive director of a prisons oversight committee who faced
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville school board, special meeting for OSBA board development training, 9
METRO DIGEST || OVI checkpoint tonight
OVI checkpoint set in Trumbull County SOUTHINGTON The Ohio State Highway Patrol will have an
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield Local Schools announce Youth Basketball Skills Academy The Canfield High School boys’
Mr., Mrs. Everett celebrate 60th at dinner party
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R.K. Everett of Youngstown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a
Heather Remalia, Jeremy Cramer plan wedding
Heather Remalia and Jeremy Cramer, both of Austintown, are engaged and planning an October wedding,
Emily Baluch, Raymond Lillo will marry
Emily Baluch and Raymond Lillo III, both of Austintown, are engaged and planning a September
America, Europe have history at Gleneagles
As if players don’t already face enough pressure in the Ryder Cup, the walk into golf’s most boisterous arena goes through a tunnel of time.
Pirates rip Braves, cut Cards’ lead
Perhaps the only bad news for the Pirates is they can’t send Edinson Volquez back to the mound with the division title on the line in their final regular-season series.
Indians ace Kluber making pitch for Cy Young Award
Corey Kluber has quietly become one of the AL’s best pitchers.
Hake: Senior leadership, defense critical for Blue Devils
Coach Andy Hake is in his sixth season with a record of 57-9. The Devils have won 22 consecutive regular-season games.
More prep results
BOYS SOCCER Lakeview 3, Poland 2 POLAND Matt Pasternack scored twice, Eric Wilson had a goal
Scalzo: MVFC making a case for itself
Ten months after getting just two teams into the playoffs, the Missouri Valley Football Conference is taking out its frustration on the rest of the FCS.
America Makes brings in hundreds for event
The members-only discussion, called the America Makes Program Management Review, happens twice a year.
US Attorney General Eric Holder resigning
Associated Press WASHINGTON Eric Holder, America’s first black attorney general and an
Gamma Pi Chapter hosts fall social
The Gamma Pi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International had its Fall Social dinner on
Boardman Sports Briefs
BCMS defeats Campbell The Boardman Center Middle School seventh-grade volleyball team beat
PSHS students named AP scholars
Six students from the Class of 2014 and two from the Class of 2015 at Poland Seminary High School
UPSK names new principal
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten has named Mary Ann
Howard Hanna renovates Poland office
After an extensive remodeling that cost more than $100,000, the Howard Hanna real estate office located at 100 West McKinley Way hosted its grand unveiling on Sept. 15.
Library hosts monthly Movie Matinee
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted its monthly Movie Matinee
Colts take on Canfield Little Cardinals
The Austintown Colts teams faced the Canfield Little Cardinals on Sept. 21. The 100 pound team
Oktoberfest to offer car show and more
The Awesome Austintown Oktoberfest will be Oct. 5 from 12-5 p.m. at Austintown Township Park,
Lauren Kovach, Gary Flauto will marry Oct. 11
Michele Kovach and James Kovach, both of Canfield, are announcing the upcoming wedding of their
Diana-Bartell engagement is announced
Cara Marie Diana of Canfield and Justin James Bartell of Youngstown are engaged, her parents are
Gerber-DeMarco wedding plans are announced
Larissa Gerber and Michael DeMarco, both of Columbus, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
Austintown Community Briefs
Preschool now accepting new students The Potential Development Preschool is now accepting
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Darres E.J. Jackson, 31, of 3018 Idlewood Avenue,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Jake Johannsen, 8 p.m.: Comedian known for his appearances on “Late
GOP won’t reinvest in US
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords I love groups with the gumption to take on big tasks and do what
WORLD DIGEST || Loaded gun found at airport in passenger’s carry-on
Loaded gun found at airport in passenger’s carry-on bag
Gasoline prices head below $3 per gallon in much of US
Associated Press NEW YORK The price of a gallon of gasoline soon may start with a “2” across
Events to promote manufacturing
Events to promote manufacturing CANFIELD Mahoning County Career & Technical Center, Choffin
Battles over health care aren’t over
Opinion: Last winter, Virginia’s Republican legislative majority blocked Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s
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