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Crow goes on without Canfield Fair rooster
Joe Fagano, 19, of Canfield and Samantha Plocher, 13, of Goshen stand near empty poultry cages at Canfield Fairgrounds. Because of bird flu issues, no ...
Stories published August 30, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
So long, McKinley! Hello, Denali! Niles-born US president's name removed from Alaska mountain peak
It's not clear yet whether Ohioans will mount a challenge to the name change
10,000 participate in Panerathon run for breast cancer
Many teams participated in the annual race through downtown and Mill Creek Park.
Downtown high-rise plans modernization, renovaton
A public meeting on the project is set for 1 p.m. Friday at International Towers
Buddie, marijuana bud in white superhero suit, promotes passage of Ohio Issue 3
The mascot is making appearances in support of the marijuana-legalization proposal
'Straight Outta Compton' hits No. 1 at box office for third straight week
'War Room,' at No. 2, proved to be surprise this weekend
Traffic planners for Canfield Fair foresee no major bottlenecks despite construction
A bridge over U.S. Route 224 near the fairgrounds remains under construction
Youngstown police investigate death as city's 15th homicide of 2015
The man's decomposed body was found behind a property on East Philadelphia Avenue.
Surprise dinner marks 50th for Thomases
YOUNGSTOWN Robert and Donna (Bennett) Thomas of Youngstown were honored with a surprise family
Dinner honors Simmerses’ 50th anniversary
CANFIELD Phil and Phyllis Simmers of Canfield marked the 50th anniversary of their wedding Aug. 21
Wright, Squiric among Penguins’ surprises
Youngstown State’s first depth chart of the summer had a few surprises.
After 20 years, Youngstown cop returns to gridiron, plays for championship
Played last game in '95 as a walk on at YSU
State says it already has seismic data for next Vienna injection well
When Kleese Development Associates finishes drilling its newest Vienna brine injection well, the state will review the work and decide if the company can begin commercial injection
YSU band showcases progress at annual celebration
YSU Marching Pride band showcases its progress at its annual “Meet the Marching Pride” celebration in Stambaugh Stadium
Percich accounts for two of LaBrae’s six rushing TDs
The LaBrae offense accounted for six rushing touchdowns
YSUscape does work in Wick Park area
YSUscape recently cleaned up 10 houses in the Wick Park neighborhood, but that’s not enough for them.
Main library hosts literary evening for best selling author
It was evening of cocktails and conversation for an international best-selling and award-winning author
In the cup! Area holes in one
George Repasky of Youngstown aced the 185-yard No. 7 at Castle Hills Golf Course on Aug. 29. He used
Golf calendar | Upcoming outings & scrambles
AUGUST Today — The fourth annual Fitch ’76 & Friends Golf Outing at Lakeside Golf Course. Call
169th Canfield Fair The Band PerrySFlbJust getting started
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com This fall marks five years since the Band Perry —
paul revere and raiders Oldies acts are happy together on tour
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Singer Mark Lindsay has no idea where he is. “You know
MILESTONES
MILESTONES doctorate Biomedical engineering John-Michael Williford of Austintown received his
Crow goes on without Canfield Fair rooster
Joe Fagano, 19, of Canfield and Samantha Plocher, 13, of Goshen stand near empty poultry cages at Canfield Fairgrounds. Because of bird flu issues, no poultry will be exhibited at the 169th fair this year. Both had exhibited in past years. The fair begins its six-day run Wednesday.
MVFC stunner: Montana upsets NDSU
Joey Counts scored on a 1-yard run on fourth-and-goal with 2 seconds left to give Montana a 38-35 victory.
Manuel makes case to be Buffalo’s QB in rout of Steelers
EJ Manuel went 7 of 8 for 170 yards and two touchdowns.
Turnovers lead JFK past South Range
A barrage of Raiders’ giveaways in the second half had the Eagles soaring.
Struggles endure 10 years after Katrina
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS As the church bells rang marking the decade since Hurricane
Pelini favors practices against other schools
Unlike the NFL and high school teams, colleges don’t face other teams before regular season.
OSU safety Bell’s game matching his mouth
If Vonn Bell talks a big game, the junior preseason All-American hopes to play a bigger one this season.
High school sports at a glance | More results from Saturday
FOOTBALL Lisbon 54, Tuscarawas Central Catholic 0 DOVER Jason Thompson rushed six times for
Group: 38 girls, young women die in crash
Group: 38 girls, young women die in crash JOHANNESBURG At least 38 girls and young women were
Autumn Fest set
Autumn Fest set NORTH LIMA The Beaver Township Park Board is hosting its Autumn Fest at the
After presidential term, health and election work elevated Jimmy Carter
Associated Press ATLANTA As Jimmy Carter undergoes cancer treatment, people worldwide are
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Salem school board, special meeting in executive session, 4 p.m., administration
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Westfield Insurance Co. v. Leticia Lujuan, personal
Man charged in murder of deputy
Associated Press HOUSTON Texas prosecutors Saturday charged a 30-year-old man with capital
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Racheal Pesa and Josh Alexander, Youngstown, boy, Aug.
Police arrest foreigner in bombing of shrine
Associated Press BANGKOK Thai authorities arrested a foreign man Saturday they said had been
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Walking life’s winding trail
Opinion: I was able to walk the Appalachian Trail this summer. Well, more specifically, walk several miles
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Louise Kurtz Anderson HONOREE Residence: Boardman Date of birth: Aug.
Jessie Seeger, Thomas Wince to marry in October
Galen and Marla Seeger of Petersburg and David and Debbie Wince of Canfield are announcing the
As Common Core results trickle in, initial goals unmet
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Results for some of the states that participated in Common Core-
Erin Wozniak, Matthew Peaslee plan wedding
Erin Wozniak of Oakdale, Pa., and Matthew Peaslee of Weirton, W.Va., are engaged and planning a
Miss Williams, Mr. Mazzocca to marry Oct. 17
CAMPBELL Teresa Lynn Williams and Joseph G. Mazzocca Jr., both of Campbell, are engaged and
Overindulged toddler needs ‘Vitamin N’
Tribune News Service (TNS) A father tells me that he tries to give his son, age 5 and an only
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday for a picnic at the Kyle Pavilion in Hubbard
Family of desperate boy continues long, slow recovery
Los Angeles Times (TNS) The photograph was a snapshot of desperation: a tawny-haired boy wearing
Miss Cavalier, Mr. Calderon plan wedding
POLAND John and Chris Cavalier of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon for a tour of Boardman Park herb garden and drying shed
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will host a Gathering Place event at 11 a.m. Sept.
Shrine club to host annual clambake
Shrine club to host annual clambake NORTH LIMA Youngstown Shrine Club’s annual Clambake will
On the links
On tHe links Saturday’s pro golf results THE BARCLAYS EDISON, N.J. Bae Sang-moon is making
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Miss McKinney, Mr. Willis plan Oct. wedding
YOUNGSTOWN Camilya McKinney and Donnie Willis, both of Youngstown, are engaged and planning an
Cunningham, Ramirez date set for Sept. 26
BOARDMAN Chris and Mike Cunningham of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding
Miss Tillery, Mr. Kelley plan Sept. nuptials
AUSTINTOWN Rochelle Kelley of Austintown is announcing the engagement of her son, Matthew Kelley,
Miss Serenko, Mr. DiMaiolo Sept. date set
Jennifer Lynn Serenko and Robert Charles DiMaiolo, both of Boardman, are engaged and planning a
Today is Sunday, Aug. 30, the 242nd day of 2015
Today is Sunday, Aug. 30, the 242nd day of 2015. There are 123 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Blooming with possibilities
By William Hageman Chicago Tribune (TNS) CHICAGO If you visit the Gardens at Ball, on the
Whatever rules you set, stick to them
Dear Annie: My son, who is 18, finally has a girlfriend. Even though she is a year older, they are
Actor Jean-Baptiste dies
Actor Jean-Baptiste dies NEW YORK Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the first African-American and youngest
Cuboid doormat appears to be 3-D
Cuboid doormat appears to be 3-D Doormats aren’t the most inspirational of household purchases.
Keen Ice stuns American Pharoah at Saratoga
The track known as the “Graveyard of Favorites” lived up to its name.
The MTV Video Music Awards are tonight and — not surprisingly — Taylor Swift is the top
The MTV Video Music Awards are tonight and — not surprisingly — Taylor Swift is the top contender
Hidden truths about car insurance
It’s about time we got a better deal from the car insurance industry, says Consumer Reports. Its
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Aug. 23
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Go Set a Watchman,” by Harper Lee (Harper) 2. “The Girl on the Train,” by
O’Connor responds to us
Editorial: Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has vehemently rejected our call for a special
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
ACHIEVEMENT Anthony Daprile of Daprile Insurance Group in Warren has achieved the On Your Side
Make the worst students in Youngstown a priority
Editorial: First a question for the critics of the Youngstown Plan, designed by the state to prevent the
Belinky’s evil rivals Goldberg’s
Opinion: When he admitted to a special agent of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation that he had stolen
Get some sleep in a caboose
Lancaster isn’t the only place you can sleep in a train car. There’s also the Caboose Motel at the
US-Shell deal puts whale, Eskimo people in jeopardy
Opinion: US-Shell deal puts whale, Eskimo people in jeopardy When the Obama administration gave Shell Oil,
Hacking life on social media
Life hacks are small bits of advice that resolve a problem or just make life a bit more manageable.
FEDERATED CLUBS
UPCOMING Warren City Federation will meet at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at Bourbon 45 Restaurant, 775
Tom and Mary Jane Hall, and their treasured car, mark 50 years of happiness
Tom and Mary Jane Hall, and their treasured car, mark 50 years of happiness
169th CANFIELD FAIR Schedule of events
Gates open at 8 a.m. Be sure to check out the Western Reserve Village for its 50th anniversary and
Week of August 30, 2015
Robert J. Rohrbaugh II et al to Joseph V. Merando, St. Ursula Drive, Canfield, $350,000. Samuel D.
Voting patterns in judicial races in Ohio prompt reforms
Opinion: As the voting patterns were analyzed after the Nov. 6, 2012, general election, one thing became
BUSINESS DIGEST || WRAHU will host education program
WRAHU will host education program YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Association of Health
On area links: Golf league scores
MEN BEDFORD TRAILS Mahoning Valley — Low gross: Mike Durina 34; George Krinos 35; Carman
Make tracks to Strasburg
By Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) STRASBURG, Pa. Parents instinctively want to re-
Airport to grow
Airport to grow LAS VEGAS Airport officials say they’re doubling the number of international