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New buildings, programs usher in 2015-16 school year
Tom Yazvac, Springfield schools superintendent, shows a kindergarten classroom in the new elementary school in the district. The nearly $12 million project to construct the ...
Stories published August 16, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown firefighters battle three blazes
Firefighters spent about 15 hours to contain a fire that destroyed three vacant business buildings on Market Street in the Uptown district
All eyes on Ohio State quarterback competition
All eyes on QBs at Ohio State as competition heats up.
Mooney's Andrew Armstrong dealing with diabetes
Mooney's Andrew Armstrong views his diagnosis as a positive, not a negative.
Robbers steal pizza and money on South Side, delivery driver reports
The robbery took place shortly before midnight Saturday
'Straight Outta Compton' slams 'Man from U.N.C.L.E.' at weekend box office
The bio-pic about N.W.A. made a whopping $56 million
Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien to give free lecture at Stambaugh Auditorium
The Sept 16 event is part of YSU's Centofanti Symposium
Trump seeks to toughen deportation to let in only 'the good ones'
He also advocates ending citizenship by birthright among illegal aliens
Financial reports of US Senate candidates compared
Considering all assets, Portman ranks as one of the richest members of Congress
Ohio becomes major national hot spot for call centers
More than 82,000 customer service representatives worked in Ohio in May 2014
Ohio liquor sales nearly top $1 billion over past year
Consumers are buying higher-priced premium brands
Surgeon general has no regrets over statements on gun violence as public-health threat
His confirmation was a rare defeat for the NRA
Company headquarters, professional services abound in Valley
Team NEO's quarterly report says Mahoning and Trumbull counties have 2,100 professional service businesses
Big Ten’s no-FCS policy hurts YSU
The Big Ten’s scheduling policy is creating big headaches for Youngstown State.
Community cookout set for Aug. 23
Community cookout set for Aug. 23 YOUNGSTOWN Mercy Community Church will host a community
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Gleaners will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Rose Marie Roth for a potluck picnic
SENIOR CITIZENS
Coitsville Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant on
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
MASONIC GROUPS
WEDNESDAY Sunrise 458, OES, will meet for a picnic at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Masonic Complex,
PETS up for adoption
How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,
Gilboys return to celebrate their 50th milestone
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Richard and Mary Margaret Gilboy of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Struthers
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Agnes B. Krut
HONOREE Residence: Campbell Date, place of birth: Aug. 18, 1925, in Campbell FAMILY Parents:
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Blanche McLaughlin HONOREE Residence: Austintown Date of birth: Aug.
Danielle DeJulio | Gregory Leigh
HUBBARD The wedding of Danielle DeJulio and Gregory Leigh took place during an afternoon ceremony
Nicole Gettman | Christopher Wells
BOARDMAN Nicole L. Gettman of Canfield and Christopher L. Wells of Austintown exchanged wedding
Thais Miller | Chad Fusco
MALIBU, CALIF. Thais Helene Miller and Chad Robert Fusco were united in marriage during a 5 p.m.
Kerri Shelton | Adam Taylor
GIRARD Kerri Lynn Shelton and Adam Patrick Taylor exchanged vows May 9 at Pleasant Valley
Vets grateful President Truman used A-bomb to end WWII
30,000 jammed downtown Youngstown to celebrate victory over Japan.
Penguin units battle in first big scrimmage
It took a while Saturday, but Youngstown State’s offense warmed up after a slow start in a scrimmage at Stambaugh Stadium.
Fatal crashes increase in recent weeks, Valley officials not sure why
ODOT rolled out awareness campaign July 1, numbers continue to rise
SPORTS DIGEST || Cowboys waive Mooney’s Vinopal
Cowboys waive Mooney’s Vinopal OXNARD, CALIF. The Dallas Cowboys waived safety Ray Vinopal after
Golden Dawn co-owner Carmen Naples dies at 94
A former councilman who often sought Carmen's advice said he was a down-to-earth guy who would go jogging in his work boots.
Youngstown basketball tourney aims to bridge gap between police, teens
Local leaders hope the event will improve community-police relations.
Residents recapture excitement of Youngstown’s Million-Dollar Playground
Kathy Carnahan will never forget the day she lost her necklace at Idora Park.
Day leads PGA Championship; Spieth in hunt
With six straight 3s on his card, Jason Day looked determined as ever Saturday to finally get that first major.
Browns’ Pryor back from injury
Following an unexpected delay, the Terrelle Pryor Project has resumed.
Thousands turn out for Youngstown wellness event for black men
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Lewis W. Macklin II was happy to see plenty
Marine Corps veterans pack Saxon Club for reunion
Col. John A. Bolt was keynote speaker for the event.
Trumbull coroner recognized for statewide honor
Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk receives the highest award given by the Ohio State Coroner’s Association.
New buildings, programs usher in 2015-16 school year
Tom Yazvac, Springfield schools superintendent, shows a kindergarten classroom in the new elementary school in the district. The nearly $12 million project to construct the school was made possible through state funding and local bond-issue funds approved by voters. The new school features many upgrades from the former school built in the 1920s.
Free webinar will target certification, grant resources
Free webinar will target certification, grant resources YOUNGSTOWN The Oh-Penn Manufacturing
Smith wins NASCAR Xfinity race
Regan Smith bumped his way past Alex Tagliani in the Carousel a turn from the finish.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Coitsville Township trustees, 2 p.m., town hall, 3711 McCartney Road. Youngstown
Tomlin returns, but Tribe falls
Josh Tomlin had tired of pitching at the Cleveland Indians’ training complex in Arizona.
Cargill explains why it agreed to salt settlement
Opinion: Cargill explains why it agreed to salt settlement In response to your edi- torial of Aug. 14
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Practice mishap alters Kyle Busch’s plans
This was exactly the kind of scenario Kyle Busch needs to avoid.
Game for United Way
Game for United Way POLAND Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, will host a preseason
Bolt to make new run at Bird’s Nest
Associated Press They burst onto the sports scene together, seven summers ago. In their own
Bucs lose lead, but win in 14
Chris Stewart’s RBI single in the 14th inning broke a tie and the Pirates beat the New York Mets, 5-3, Saturday night at Citi Field.
Settlement sought in death of woman mauled by dogs
Associated Press DAYTON The estate of a 57-year-old Ohio woman fatally mauled by two of her
ROSEMOND: All signs point to drug use by teen
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. Our 17-year-old has completely fallen apart! In less than a year,
Biden: Shooter was ‘perverted jihadist’
Associated Press CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday called the slaying of
At least 40 migrants die in smuggling boat
Associated Press ROME At least 40 migrants died Saturday in the hold of an overcrowded smuggling
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael W. Morris, 40, of 3699 Main St., Mineral
The Greatest week is here
Opinion: How’s your coming week looking? Ours is going to be a Greatest week. The 2015 Greatest Golfer of
Kasich presents challenge to Bush
Associated Press PETERBOROUGH, N.H. Even at his own rallies, Republican presidential candidate
Golf calendar
Golf calendar Upcoming outings AUGUST Monday — 35th annual Donald E. Foley Sr.-Ursuline High
Cedar Point delays ride announcement after fatality
Associated Press SANDUSKY Cedar Point is delaying an announcement about a major new ride opening
Money games
Money games A look at what YSU has earned since it started scheduling FBS schools in 2005: 2005:
In the cup! Area holes in one
John Depasquale aced the 160-yard No. 11 at Knoll Run Golf Course on Aug. 5. He used a 5-iron.
Event in Warren is for Farmer Appreciation Week
A special farmer's market is set for Aug. 25 at Courthouse Square
Woods misses cut; next move unclear
Tiger Woods made another early exit from a major championship on Saturday and had no idea where he was headed.
Centenarian sisters keep their wit about them
Two centenarian sisters maintain their sharp sense of humor.
Bill Nye’s formula for social media crowdfunding
Documentary filmmakers David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg need your money. They’re using a popular
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
HIRED Dr. Lewis M. Spirtos joined Mercy Health, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, as a
On area links: Local golf league scores
MEN BEDFORD TRAILS Mahoning Valley — Wendell Wagnon 35; Rich Coppola, Frank Filisky, Al
Author will sign books on Struthers
Author will sign books on Struthers STRUTHERS Author Patricia Beach will sell and autograph both
StoryCorps requests interviews from teens
Project centers around students talking to elders at Thanksgiving By DAVID DISHNEAU Associated
Kasich should appoint special panel to study state board of education
Editorial: Ohio Gov. John Kasich isn’t the first governor to push for a restructuring of the Ohio Board of
People-haulers for kids – and their stuff
For last-gasp summer vacations and the start of back-to-school, there’s a whole lot of hauling going
brier hill italian fest What’s planned
The 24th annual Brier Hill Italian Fest takes place Thursday through Aug. 23 on Calvin and Victoria
Airfares poised to drop for fall
Los Angeles Times (TNS) If you plan to travel this fall, expect to pay the lowest airfares in
Fresh Prints grows in Youngstown with Youngstown pride shirts
Fresh Prints grows in Youngstown with Youngstown pride shirts
‘Sketchy Comedy’ showcases strong talent
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company is
Ultimate workplace sin: Emails with !!!!!!!
Opinion: By Daniel DiPrinzio The Philadelphia Inquirer The office workers of America are guilty of a
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Aug. 9 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Go Set a
Brier Hill Italian Fest set Aug. 20-23
The long-running event brings a "touch of Italy" to Youngstown
History in Harlem
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK Decades of African-American history have made
Cleveland reaps more visitors
Cleveland reaps more visitors CLEVELAND Cleveland is rocking, with a surge of visitors in the
A political wallflower in the state for decades and the Rodney Dangerfield of politics
Opinion: When you have been a political wallflower in the state for decades and are the Rodney Dangerfield
Today’s top entertainment picks are:
Today’s top entertainment picks are: v Rust Belt Revival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Artists of the Rust
Week of August 16, 2015
Ruth E. Smith to Kelly M. George, Sells Ave., Struthers, $28,000. Tulsiani Group of Companies Ltd.
Elegant edging
By Nina Koziol Chicago Tribune (TNS) One summer when I couldn’t finish weeding an 80-foot-long
Triple digits in West
Triple digits in West PHOENIX Much of the West was smothered in a blanket of heat Saturday with
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Star Wars’-themed land planned at Disney ANAHEIM, Calif. Disney CEO Bob Iger says