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Stories published April 19, 2015

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

'Furious 7' slightly edges 'Mall Cop 2' for top spot at weekend box office

'Unfriended,' 'Home' take third, fourth places


Poland now offers residents drop-off box for used, expired medications

It is part of the community's efforts to more proactively control drugs


UPDATE: Youngstown police have leads in this afternoon's homicide on South Side

A particularly violent weekend has left two men dead and one man critically injured.


Islamic militants shoot, behead Christians in Ethiopia, video shows

The video released today could not be independently verified


Kasich explains to national audience of interest in presidency on today's 'Meet the Press'

“I have more experience than anybody in the field,” Kasich says


Smuggler boat overturns in Mediterranean Sea with 950 aboard

Only 28 survivors have been found


Man found shot to death on South Side this afternoon

The body was found on East Princeton Avenue.


Memorable Meals will offer Dining Across Cultures

A food-focused fundraiser will celebrate the Valley’s diversity.

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HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Margaret Savage

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Margaret I. Savage HONOREE Residence: Maplecrest Nursing Home, Struthers

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Trusty caretaker says goodbye after 20 years at Ward-Thomas

Museum caretaker leaves volunteer job with Niles Historical Society.

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Alexandra Lynch, Tyler Harper to wed May 23

William and Anna Lynch of Boardman and Michael and Marilyn Harper of Lantana, Texas, are announcing

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Heather Martin to wed Troy Balint on May 23

NEWTON FALLS Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Martin of Newton Falls are announcing the engagement of their

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Holly Kleese, Nathaniel Wolack to wed on May 23

The engagement and upcoming marriage of Holly N. Kleese and Nathaniel K. Wolack is being announced

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Kirila-Vassallo wedding plans are announced

The parents of Tiffany Lynn Kirila and Steven Vincent Vassallo, both of Canfield, are announcing the

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Lumberjacks stun Phantoms to steal home-ice advantage, series lead

What began as a battle of grit and toughness ended nearly 100 minutes later as a battle of attrition.

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Bettors reflect on first full season of racing at Hollywood Gaming

Despite recent short field sizes, patrons enjoyed the local track


Horsemen look forward to higher purses next year at racino

Summer of VLT revenue to increase purses, but officals won't know how much until later this year


Falcons, Spartans, Raiders capture crowns

Boardman girls ended Fitch streak


Straight from Youngstown: Runners head for Boston

They qualified for one of the most prestigious races in the world. Now they’re on their way to Monday’s marathon.


Scalzo: Softer Pelini emerges in spring

New Penguins head coach calm despite reputation


Gibson helps Penguins earn split

YSU blasts UIC 17-4 in Chicago


METRO DIGEST || Relay cruise-in set

Relay cruise-in set MERCER, PA PPG Reflections and Memories Relay for Life is hosting a Car/Bike


Area Golf Calendar: Outings & Notices

MAY 3 — Sponsors Classic Golf Association at Windmill Lakes Golf Club. Two-man, best-ball event


Partnership formed to help former convicts get education opportunities

United Returning Citizens, Eastern Gateway Community College and Ohio Higher Education Partners are working on the initiative


Toula’s staff aims to make brides dress dreams come true

After 30 years in business, the staff still enjoys the challenge of finding the perfect dress.


Lindsay Renea Dance Theatre to reprise first dance concert

Lindsay Renea Dance Theatre will reprise its first dance concert, which took place in November, with a second that promises to be more spectacular.


Salinas simply the best with rapid knockout

Toney defeats Meadows


Walking at Eastwood Field for MS

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com NILES Eastwood Field was filled with people, but


Moving Forward race/walk is April 25 in Columbiana

There will be a fundraising pancake breakfast before the walk and run


Free bag of mulch coming our way

Ohio Mulch will issue rebate coupons for one free 2-cubic-foot bag of Ohio Mulch-manufactured mulch product for purchases made between May 1 and May 17


Pavlik: There was no fight at concert

The owner of the record store that hosted the concert said he heard many comments about a guy who was really drunk — some who knew it was Kelly Pavlik, and some who did not.


Foo Fighters rocks 150 at record-store gig in Niles

In this panoramic shot, fans throw their hands in the air, and take photos and videos as the Foo Fighters performed its one-hour set in a former sewing shop in Pine Tree Plaza on U.S. Route 422 at Robbins Avenue. in Niles on April 18, 2015.


Marte’s 5 RBIs propel Pirates past Brewers

Locke goes eight innings to earn win


‘Good Morning, Warren’ event set

‘Good Morning, Warren’ event set WARREN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a “Good


Green Day rules at Rock Hall inductions; Grohl joins Jett for blistering 'Cherry Bomb'

Associated Press CLEVELAND With plenty of punk attitude and energy, Green Day thrashed its way


All about the kids

By Nicole Villalpando Austin American-Statesman (TNS) Patrick is too cute, and she knows it as


Mahoning County government will soon be in public spotlight

Editorial: After months of being on the defensive because tax dollars were squandered on bonuses and raises —


A debt of gratitude to Republicans

Opinion: Let there be no doubt about it: Had Michael Sciortino won re-election last fall, the Mahoning County


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Lawrence Brownlee, 6 p.m.: The opera star returns to his hometown


Explore infrared technology to fix Valley’s mangled roads

Opinion: Explore infrared technology to fix Valley’s mangled roads An appeal was made to the state for


How to protect yourself from excessive radiation

X-rays have been used for almost 120 years, but the introduction of computed tomography, or CT


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

ON BOARD Park Vista of Youngstown recently added Tiffany F. Hughes to its board of trustees.


Prison deaths are on the rise across the United States

Opinion: Last year, 35 inmates were executed nationwide. During that same period, 10 times as many inmates


Teens still using top social media sites, poll shows

Teens are still using the top social media sites to connect and interact with their world. Of


DAR-lings revere revolutionary ancestry

The local DAR chapter celebrates its 122nd anniversary.


Misplaced fears

Akron Beacon Journal (TNS) New energy standards for water heaters may cost you the next time you


ROSEMOND: Key to obedience is parent’s attitude of authority

Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. Why is it that no consequence seems to work for long, if at all,


SENIOR CITIZENS

Girard OldTimers will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lamancusa Restaurant, Trumbull Road, Girard.


Vows keep her from purging bingeing husband

Dear Annie: I have been married to “Tom” for 30 years, and we’ve raised two successful children. Tom


Pens even series

Crosby scores twice as Pittsburgh steals home-ice advantage from New York


5 teens arrested on suspicion of attack

5 teens arrested on suspicion of attack SYDNEY Five Australian teenagers were arrested Saturday


South Range schools ask for operating levy funds

Levy committee performing in-home visits while another group is asking for 'trust to be restored' in schools


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 6-under 65 in the


Protesters outnumber neo-Nazi group at rally

Associated Press TOLEDO A rally by a neo-Nazi group has ended in northwest Ohio, 10 years after


SOUTH RANGE LEVY

SOUTH RANGE LEVY Some facts A 4.9-mill operating levy would generate $931,838 annually for


High School sports roundup | More spring sports results

BASEBALL Ursuline 3, St. Thomas Aquinas 0 LOUISVILLE Joel Hake and Vito Penza had two hits


Puppies on roof trigger 911 calls

Associated Press AKRON Police finally caught up with a minivan carrying four caged puppies on


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD


In sparkling season debut, Salazar stops Twins

Perez’s three hits includes a homer


Writers group to meet at Peaberry’s Cafe

Writers group to meet at Peaberry’s Cafe CANFIELD The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will


1995 OKLAHOMA CITY bombing Time, distance help some victims

Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma City bombing thrust Diane Koch into the life of a


YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, April 19, the 109th day of 2015. There are 256 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Randy G. Kaigler, 24, of 223 Forest St. NE, Warren,


publishers weekly best-sellers

publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending April 12 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl on


SOCIETY DIGEST || Park fundraiser to benefit animals

Park fundraiser to benefit animals AUSTINTOWN Students at Youngstown State University are


GLOBAL FINANCE Officials see rising risks to recovery

Associated Press WASHINGTON World finance officials said Saturday they see a number of threats


Bombing kills 35; IS is blamed

Associated Press FAIZABAD, Afghanistan A motorcycle-riding suicide bomber attacked a line of


On the courses: league scores

BEDFORD TRAILS GOLF COURSE Lady Players — Low gross: Beth Kobly 40. Closest to pin No. 12: Beth


GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY Garden Gate will create a fairy garden. The hostess is Barbara Murray. TUESDAY Gleaners


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning County Career & Technical Center school board, 4:30 p.m., MCCTC board


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


School districts, parents at odds over breakfast in class

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The number of breakfasts served in the nation’s schools has doubled


Sheriff: I cannot yet arrest vet bragging about killing a cat

Associated Press HOUSTON A Texas sheriff said Saturday that he could not arrest and charge a


OHIO Officer is praised; refused to shoot man

Associated Press NEW RICHMOND, OHIO An Ohio police officer is being praised for holding his fire


Merritt leads Heritage by 3

Spieth is five strokes behind


Kenseth’s son has date with dad’s race team

Ross Kenseth will drive in the June 20 Xfinity Series race


Last two Raiders give medal to museum

Associated Press CINCINNATI The last two “Doolittle Tokyo Raiders” presented the group’s


METRO DIGEST || 5 minutes with Mayor McNally

5 minutes with mayor YOUNGSTOWN Mayor John A. McNally’s next monthly “Five Minutes with the


ODOT updates projects

Watch out for those orange barrels.


SPORTS DIGEST || YSU women’s tennis clinch share of HL title

YSU women’s tennis clinch share of HL title The Youngstown State women’s tennis team clinched at


Walk-off single lifts Milwaukee over YSU

Penguins rallied with four runs in eighth


MILESTONES

MILESTONES LAWYERS Lauren Gessner Walker, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Larry J. Gessner of Canfield,


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


Logano leads flag-to-flag to win Xfinity race

Suarez is second


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