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VXI call center in downtown Youngstown to hire 150
VXI call center in downtown Youngstown to hire 150
BREAKING NEWS | This week's Lake Newport E. coli tests yield mixed results
This week's Lake Newport E. coli tests yield mixed results
A 1st for Ohio: Hits target for minority business purchases
A 1st for Ohio: Hits target for minority business purchases
Officers pay respects to Ohio police dog killed in shooting
Officers pay respects to Ohio police dog killed in shooting
Youngstown Board of Control approves contract for downtown amphitheater design
Youngstown Board of Control approves contract for downtown amphitheater design
Weekly Lake Newport test results expected this afternoon from county health board
Weekly Lake Newport test results expected shortly from county health board
Applications for U.S. jobless increased, yet remained low
Applications for U.S. jobless increased, yet remained low
Fracking foes sue Ohio elections chief over ballot ruling
Fracking foes sue Ohio elections chief over ballot ruling
Philadelphia archdiocese settles sexual abuse lawsuit
Philadelphia archdiocese settles sexual abuse lawsuit
Lightning strike hospitalizes 16 soldiers in North Carolina
Lightning strike hospitalizes 16 soldiers in North Carolina
Valeant to spend about $1B on maker of women's libido drug
Valeant to spend about $1B on maker of women's libido drug
Black fly spraying to take place in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties
Black fly spraying to take place in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties
Greatest Long Drive Tonight | Things go Boom! at Tippecanoe
The following players will compete Thursday in the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Long Drive Championship
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage eases to 3.93 percent
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage eases to 3.93 percent
Former US Rep Louis Stokes body to lie in city hall in Ohio
Former US Rep Louis Stokes body to lie in city hall in Ohio
Route 11 ramp northbound to I-80 west will be closed tonight
Route 11 ramp northbound to I-80 west will be closed tonight
FCC: Firm pays $750K settlement for blocking Wi-Fi signals
FCC: Firm pays $750K settlement for blocking Wi-Fi signals
Ohio Supreme Court to study courts’ shackling of juveniles
Ohio Supreme Court to study courts’ shackling of juveniles
Boardman police investigating another jewelry store heist
Boardman police investigating another jewelry store heist
Kelly Pavlik assault case in Trumbull County reset to October
Kelly Pavlik assault case in Trumbull County reset to October
New poll: Kasich remains atop GOP presidential field among Ohio's Republican voters
New poll: Kasich remains atop GOP presidential field among Ohio's Republican voters
Three ministries plan picnic, talent show
Three ministries plan picnic, talent show WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. Three ministries, Crossing Paths,
AT THIS HOUR | Police at the scene of latest I-680 crash
AT THIS HOUR | Police at the scene of latest I-680 crash
Tonight’s Darius Rucker concert at Blossom rescheduled for Sunday
Tonight’s Darius Rucker concert at Blossom rescheduled for Sunday
5 things for college-bound students, families to consider
Tips will make transition to college easier.
Affidavits shed more light on Cafaro, Belinky shenanigans
The ex-probate court judge admitted to stealing money and altering documents, the affidavits state.
Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition flourishing
When the tournament started in 2010, fewer than 100 golfers competed.
Youngstown jewelry store owner shoots heist suspect
Boardman police were looking for the injured suspect Wednesday
Lawyer asks appeals court to test DNA in 2001 rape case
Unknown DNA was on two different items of evidence, the lawyer said.
Masury girl dies after being pulled unresponsive from Champion pool
Tillasia Douglas, 4, of Masury died Wednesday in Akron Children’s Hospital, where she was taken after she was pulled unresponsive from Willow Lake swimming pool
Green Monster claims Kluber in Boston loss
Boston hits four homers including Ortiz’ 492nd of his career
Firearms now permitted in Poland Municipal Forest
Council acted to bring the village into compliance with state law
Poland selling tickets for opener
Poland selling tickets for opener POLAND The Poland High School Athletic Department will be
Playhouse extends ‘Cats,’ recaps year
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Its season doesn’t begin for another three
WaterFire festival to feature live jazz
Staff report SHARON, PA. The second WaterFire festival of the season will be Saturday in
DePaul signs management contract
Staff report NASHVILLE, TENN. Jordan DePaul, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter who hails
Pernotto to give gallery talk at Pacifico show
Staff report WARREN James Pernotto, curator of the Pacifico 2000 art exhibit now on display at
Molly Hatchet, Kristen Kelly headline country music fest
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN It’s being hailed as Mahoning Valley’s first
Youngstown woman accused of dragging dog, beating neighbor
The victim told police Whitacre’s 3 kids are not cared for and have eaten tomatoes out of her garden because they are hungry, reports said.
Prosecutors can’t get witnesses to appear; murder charges dismissed
Charges can be refiled at a later date
Income tax hike revenue issues jeopardize Niles financial recovery
Income tax hike revenue issues jeopardize Niles financial recovery
Earth Angel Farm nurtures mind, body and spirit
The organization is for participant with physical and developmental disabilities.
Candidates for township trustee in Austintown and Poland have quit their races
That leaves three candidates in Austintown and one in Poland
Back to the bustle at YSU
Students head to classes Wednesday, the first day of fall semester at Youngstown State University.This year’s freshmen class is the university's largest since 2012.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Iranians roll over Obama
Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: Stupid people can cause problems, but it usually takes
Restore force to FOIA for its 50th anniversary
Editorial: As this nation’s landmark Freedom of Information Act approaches its golden anniversary, its luster
Target increases annual profit outlook
Target increases annual profit outlook NEW YORK Target has raised its annual profit outlook and
METRO DIGEST || No safety belts on 2 kids injured in crash
No safety belts on 2 kids injured in crash BRACEVILLE Two of three small children not buckled
Grand jury indicts driver, not Weathersfield officer, in March traffic confrontation
A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted Edward Kitt, 61, of Weathersfield Township on misdemeanor charges but declined to indict a Weathersfield police officer
West Nile fatality
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health says a 91-year-old man is the season’s
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Season schedules for local theaters and performing arts groups It’s SHOWTIME
Youngstown Playhouse 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 330-788-8739 theyoungstownplayhouse.com
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK American Ultra (R) A stoner and his girlfriend’s quiet small-town existence is
“Astronaut Wives Club” (8 p.m., ABC): Season 1 heads back into the hangar.
“Astronaut Wives Club” (8 p.m., ABC): Season 1 heads back into the hangar. “Documentary Now” (10
Louis Stokes, Ohio’s first black U.S. rep, dies in Cleveland at 90
Associated Press CLEVELAND Former U.S. Rep. Louis Stokes, a 15-term congressman from Ohio who
New look means fresh start for downtown nightspot
Getting picked for a show titled “Bar Rescue” seems like a dubious honor. But the Spike series
Subway faces latest challenge: Getting out from Jared’s shadow
Associated Press NEW YORK Subway benefited hugely from Jared Fogle’s weight-loss story. Now the
Vancouver shows the effects of the rising tide of Asian wealth
Opinion: By Paul Starobin Los Angeles Times Once a British outpost on the far side of the New World,
NIGHTLIFE
Army-Navy Garrison 283, 2185 Parkman Road, Warren; 330-898-1432 Sat: DJ Crazy J.C., 9:30 p.m.
Hey Violet catches ear of 5 Seconds
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When Fall Out Boy famously arrived on the music scene a
New video board is up, ready to go for first Fitch Falcons' football game
Students will run the system for 47 fall events at the field
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.13-0.14 Aqua America, .71
RISE OF THE NOT-COMS
Associated Press NEW YORK Did the website address you just went to really end with “.vegas”
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Wizard of Oz,SDRq directed by Michael Cavalier, New Castle Playhouse,
String quartet to play New Music Guild shows
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The New Music Guild will kick off its 2015-16 season Sept. 4 and 6 with
A pint of Wheaties beer?
Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Is there a beer-drinker anywhere who has not, at some point, pounded down a
Lawsuit: Doherty has cancer
Lawsuit: Doherty has cancer LOS ANGELES Shannen Doherty is battling breast cancer that worsened
Boardman school board schedules special meeting for Sunday morning
Board meets for regular meeting the following day
Campbell ushers in new school year with supplies giveaway
Students in the Campbell City Schools district received free schools supplies Monday and Tuesday.
UN-Iran deal to let Tehran inspect site
Associated Press VIENNA Iran will be allowed to use its own inspectors to investigate a site it
Jared's wife files for divorce
The wife of former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle has filed for divorce.
Police hunt ‘foreigner’ in bombing of shrine
Associated Press BANGKOK A police manhunt was underway Wednesday for an “unidentified foreign
IS beheads aging Syrian antiquities scholar
Associated Press DAMASCUS, SYRIA The 81-year-old antiquities scholar had dedicated his life to
around the horn Wednesday’s other MLB games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Cardinals 4, Giants 3 ST. LOUIS St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny
Defense cross-examines girl in prep-school rape trial
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. A lawyer for a recent graduate of an elite prep school accused of
Sanitary-sewer extension planned for Austintown neighborhood
Many of the estimated 18 homes on the dead-end of Pineview Drive have septic systems that have malfunctioned
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Group files complaint against judge over marriage sentence AUSTIN, Texas A group
3 firefighters killed in Wash. wildfire
3 firefighters killed in Wash. wildfire TWISP, WASH. Three firefighters were killed and three to
Canfield is among America’s top high schools
Canfield High School is No. 332 of Newsweek’s America Top 500 High Schools
METRO DIGEST || 2 South Side arsons
2 South Side arsons YOUNGSTOWN Two vacant house fires on the South Side within a couple of hours
How to harvest and preserve your own FRESH HERBS
By Barb Delisio OSU master gardener volunteer Right now, when your herbs are growing profusely,
Saves for Pirates closer Mark Melancon, most in the National League
Saves for Pirates closer Mark Melancon, most in the National League
Men’s Garden Club Horticulture Show
Men’s Garden Club Horticulture Show When: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. What: Bring your
Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers They are everywhere right now. They love to feast on green tomatoes and other
tournament details
tournament details upcoming events Tonight: Long Drive Championship at Tippecanoe Country Club.
Local ArcelorMittal workers fight for “fair” contract
ArcelorMittal and the United Steel Workers have been in negotiations since June.
GGOV Long Drive Championship
Jim Armeni (330, 344) Andy Kalman (328) Jason Murdock (319, 326) Jason Barnot Brian
Aviation-maintenance school to invest $1.4 million at Youngstown-Warren airport
The Western Reserve Port Authority has authorized Dan Dickten, director of aviation, to work out the sale of Hangar 3.
Lowellville school board names OSBA delegate
The board also contracted with two local banks for depository service.
QUOTABLE
QUOTABLE ELI MANNING, New York Giants, on whether he asked his team to become the highest paid
Canning & freezing
Canning & freezing Be sure you are following best practices when canning and preserving foods for
Tiny weeds? Winter annual weeds
Tiny weeds? Winter annual weeds In August, be diligent about tiny weed seedlings. These will stay
Ground cracks could be sign of root, house problems
Q. Should I be worrying about the cracks in the ground throughout my yard and landscape? Dan from
Port authority approves financing for Poland Township assisted living facility
The Western Reserve Port Authority agreed Wednesday to provide capital-lease financing of up to $13 million for an 89-unit Briarfield Health Care Centers assisted living facility in Poland Township.
friday’s greatest golfer tee times
The 2015 Greatest Golfer of the Valley adult tournament sponsored by Farmers National Bank tees off
high schools
high schools WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF CANFIELD 159, NILES 194 At Old Avalon CANFIELD
MLB standings
mlb STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB New York6752.563— Toronto6655.5452
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