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‘Retention is key,' Tressel says in State of University
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel talks about accomplishments of the last year and goals and challenges for the future in his State of the ...
Stories published August 19, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Lowellville board names delegate
Lowellville Board of Education appointed board member Lisa Donofrio as the district’s delegate to the annual business meeting of the Ohio School Boards Association on Nov. 9 in Columbus.
US charity providing new limbs, hope for Africa's hunted albino kids
As 5-year-old Baraka Cosmas Lusambo slept in his family's home in western Tanzania in March, men wielding torches and knives burst in, knocked his mother unconscious, held him down and sliced off his right hand in the name of witchcraft.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, will
Teen in New Hampshire prep school rape trial: I felt frozen
Teen in New Hampshire prep school rape trial: I felt frozen
Library will give free books to seniors
Library will give free books to seniors LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut
Motorists urged to avoid two Liberty roads until late next week
Motorists urged to avoid two Liberty roads until late next week
Man gets probation in melee at Ohio Chuck E. Cheese’s
Man gets probation in melee at Ohio Chuck E. Cheese’s
ODOT announces state Route 11 northbound ramp to I-80 westbound closed Friday
ODOT announces state Route 11 northbound ramp to i-80 westbound closed Friday
Pa. governor, lawmakers resume talks with GOP offer of school aid
Pa. governor, lawmakers resume talks with GOP offer of school aid
Deflategate judge says Brady suspension in jeopardy
Deflategate judge says Brady suspension in jeopardy
Ohio health department records first West Nile Virus death this year
Ohio health department records first West Nile Virus death this year
Boardman police investigating shooting on Southern Boulevard
Boardman police investigating shooting on Southern Boulevard
UPDATE | Fogle to plead guilty to sex acts with minors, child porn
Fogle to plead guilty to sex acts with minors, child porn
Trumbull grand jury declines to indict officer in Weathersfield Township shooting
Trumbull grand jury indicts man in Weathersfield Township shooting
BREAKING NEWS | Murder charges dismissed against two men in 2012 double homicide
Murder charges dismissed against two men in 2012 double homicide
4-year-old girl dies after accident at Willow Lake
4-year-old girl dies after accident at Willow Lake
Mercy Community Church has free book-bag distribution, cookout Sunday
Mercy Community Church has free book-bag distribution, cookout Sunday
Allegiant announces the purchase of its 50th airbus aircraft
Allegiant announces the purchase of its 50th airbus aircraft
City crews battle vacant house fire on Warren Avenue
City crews battle vacant house fire on Warren Avenue
Boy, 5, calls 911 for help after car crash kills mom, sister
Boy, 5, calls 911 for help after car crash kills mom, sister
Yvonne Craig, who played Batgirl in the 1960s, dies at 78
Yvonne Craig, who played Batgirl in the 1960s, dies at 78
Traffic stop in Campbell leads to arrest of man on drug charges
Traffic stop in Campbell leads to arrest of man on drug charges
Ohio man accused of threatening Boehner has new hearing date
Ohio man accused of threatening Boehner has new hearing date
Ohio lawyer accused of hypnotizing women gives up license
Ohio lawyer accused of hypnotizing women gives up license
Oakhill prosecutors to use Cafaro ‘records’
Previous records include his emails and handwritten notes
Wroblewski finds right fit with Phantoms
Since retiring as a player in 2007 to join the coaching profession, John Wroblewski has always had a pretty good idea of what was ahead.
Activists considering lawsuit against Youngstown Plan
Protests against law that reorganizes Youngstown City Schools continue
Austintown school board rescinds coach's pact
Rex Bosley, hired last fall, faces child pornography charges
Wheaton finds a new slot as Steelers’ WR
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton doesn’t mind where he plays, as long as he’s on the field.
Red Sox rout Tribe amid front-office changes
Trevor Bauer (9-10) was pulled early from a second straight start for the Indians.
Girl, 4, pulled from Willow Lake pool Monday not breathing
A girl, 4, was recovered from the Willow Lake swimming pool, and a lifeguard and a volunteer performed CPR.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers fall in All-Star Game
Mahoning Valley catcher Daniel Salters drew a walk in his two at-bats during Tuesday’s New York-Penn League All-Star Game.
Valley-based judge plans run for supreme court without GOP support
Judge Mary DeGenaro of Poland was also a finalist.
Volunteers prep for book bag giveaway Saturday at Covelli
NOW Youngstown, Youngstown City Schools and Community Initiative to Reduce Violence are partners in the project.
Beatles first contract will go to highest bidder
By ULA ILNYTZKY Associated Press NEW YORK The Beatles’ first recording contract was signed in
Lawyer: Youngstown client selling house to pay license reinstatement fees
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN James McCarthy wants to drive so badly, he’s
Williams: Cooper’s rise helped USHL’s profile
The Phantoms’ job attracted significant interest from people who wanted to coach in the USHL.
Warren police interview man accused of threatening to abduct girl, 11
Police interviewed a man Monday afternoon and are considering filing charges against him after a girl, 11, said he threatened to abduct her.
Youngstown cops find gun on 12-year-old during South Side brawl
Police respond to two large fights on South Side
Mineral Ridge woman charged with assault in boy’s knife injury
Joke turns into felonious assault charge in Mineral Ridge
Ballot Board OKs language for 2 legal-pot issues
The group who wants to legalize marijuana challenges the language and vows to take the matter to the Ohio Supreme Court.
White House awards grant for drug enforcement in Mahoning County
Funding awarded to combat heroin and prescription opioid abuse in Mahoning County along with 12 other Ohio counties
‘Retention is key,' Tressel says in State of University
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel talks about accomplishments of the last year and goals and challenges for the future in his State of the University address Monday in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center.
Golfers make their pitches on and off field
This time, no clubs for Jordan Spieth and Zach Johnson. Just a pair of famous diamonds.
Chad Anthony’s Italian Grille & Pub is next on list
Chad Anthony’s Italian Grille & Pub is next on list The Guyz have received many messages that Chad
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Saturday’s Greatest golfer Tee Times
The 2015 Greatest Golfer of the Valley adult tournament sponsored by Farmers National Bank is this
John WroblewsKI AT A GLANCE
John WroblewsKI AT A GLANCE Hometown: Neenah, Wis. Age: 34. Junior playing experience: U.S.
back-to-school event | Giveaway set
NOW Youngstown is partnering with Youngstown City Schools to sponsor a back-to-school celebration
Jameson closes maternity center earlier than expected
Jameson Health System's Maternity Center will close today.
oddly enough
oddly enough Buffett fans scolded for leaving homemade toilets at show MANSFIELD, Mass.
Vino virtuoso lives his dream in world of wine
A Youngstown native lives his dream in the world of wine as a master sommelier.
Police donate National Night Out proceeds to local non-profits
Hubbard Christians in Action and St. Patrick Food Pantry received $444 each.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Educational Service Center, 4:30 p.m., Mahoning County
2 people struck by bulldozer die
Associated Press ASHTABULA A Nvortheast Ohio sheriff says two people run over by a bulldozer
Southington water project will be rejected, Trumbull commissioner says
Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda says the proposed water project for Southington, Champion and Warren townships won’t be moving forward since a large percentage of the affected property owners oppose it.
Signature Dishes returns
Signature Dishes returns After taking last month off for vacation, The BrothersinFood head to New
Bombing suspect seen on video
Associated Press BANGKOK In the grainy security video, a man in a yellow shirt sits on a bench
Clinton has message for Black Lives Matter activists
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton told
Ohio State line hopes to lead another title run
Ezekiel Elliott and the Ohio State offensive line could make most quarterbacks look good.
Felony theft charge
Felony theft charge BOARDMAN A local car-dealership worker faces a felony theft charge after he
Report: Fogle to plead guilty
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Longtime Subway pitchman Jared Fogle is expected to plead guilty
Thunderstorms complicate recovery at port in China
Thunderstorms complicate recovery at port in China TIANJIN, China Thunderstorms Tuesday
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2, food distribution for veterans, noon
FAA approval of Vienna drilling rig enables injection company to meet deadline
The Federal Aviation Administration gave permission for Kleese Development Associates to erect a drilling rig on state Route 193 just south of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Let’s Eat: Smoky Corn Farina with Tomato Salad
By Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette In this easy recipe adapted from Sameh Wadi’s “The New
Judge extends probation for two
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It took almost dying for Jonathan Congelio to
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Zachary E. Jones, 20, of 3039 Canfield Road, Unit 10,
Probe could find more than just emails
Associated Press WASHINGTON A forensic examination of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s private computer
Hillary Clinton played a role in United States losing Russia
Opinion: By Leonid Bershidsky Bloomberg View Michael McFaul, the former U.S. ambassador to Russia, and
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Holt maintains NBC’s lead in news ratings NEW YORK Two months into the transition
Officials: Women likely to serve in combat jobs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two women have passed the Army’s grueling Ranger test, and even
METRO DIGEST || Free animal farm tour Friday for seniors
Senior citizens can tour farm for free SALEM Forever Safe Farm Animal Education Center Inc.,
High-tech cars unite Detroit, Silicon Valley
Associated Press PALO ALTO, Calif. The office has all the trappings of a high-tech startup.
US proposes to cut methane from oil, gas by nearly half
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration on Tuesday proposed cutting methane
Texas suffers a setback
Opinion: It was ironic but perhaps fitting that the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling
Transparency promises are often quickly broken
Editorial: Every presidential can- didate promises to bring more transparency to government when elected. There
Jesse Eisenberg stars in the new comedy-action film “American Ultra,” which premieres in
Jesse Eisenberg stars in the new comedy-action film “American Ultra,” which premieres in theaters
Canfield will not put charter amendment on November ballot
City attorney says lack of full, correct title is a "fatal defect"
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