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Poland honors veterans with wreath ceremony
The Poland Cemetery hosted a Wreath Ceremony on Dec. 12 for the Wreaths Across America event. The event was hosted by the Poland Village Hine ...
Hilltop Elementary students enjoy STEM Week
Students at Hilltop Elementary School participated in STEM Week at the school Nov. 16-20.
West Boulevard prepares for holiday season
Santa’s Workshop and other events were open to the students and families of West Boulevard Elementary during the week of Nov. 30 through Dec. 4.
Future business leaders shoot for success
The Covelli Centre hosted the “Get Schooled” event for schools across the area on Dec. 1.
Stories published December 25, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Annual Christmas dinner more than a meal for many in Valley
Betzaida Laguer shares a funny moment with her son, Jondel Estrada, 9, of Youngstown during the Youngstown Community Food Center Inc. and Gleaners Food Bank’s 25th annual Christmas dinner Friday at St. Patrick Church.
Struthers hire attorney to investigate jail suicide
The city has hired an attorney to investigate whether the police department followed proper procedures for checking on inmates in the hours leading up to the Sept. 10 suicide of a man arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct.
State officials hoping to raise age of emancipation for foster kids
State Sen. Joseph Schiavoni and Mahoning County Children Services Board officials are urging enactment of state legislation that would raise the age of emancipation from 18 to 21 for those in foster care.
After 21 foster homes and 1 failed adoption, Austintown man urges passage of bill
Gabriel Young wants the Ohio Senate to pass early next year a proposal to raise the age of emancipation for foster youths from 18 to 21, which cleared the Ohio House by a 91-2 vote Dec. 1.
Poland senior named YWCA Bright Woman
Katherine Landry, a senior at Poland Seminary High School, was surprised – but delighted – to learn last month that school staff members and administrators had taken note of her hard work and talent.
State grant aims to increase students earning college credit in high school
A $1 million state grant aims to increase the number of Northeast Ohio students who earn college credit while still in high school.
New coffee bar gives Fitch students their daily pick-me-up
High School students finally got to savor a cup of their favorite coffee at The Common Grounds, the school’s new coffee bar.
Extraordinary friend is example of what this country needs, Austintown cop says
A 30-year friendship between Robert Clark, assistant special agent in charge of the FBI Gang Unit in Los Angeles, and Don Corbett, former Austintown police officer, helped turn a security guard into a successful FBI agent, a volunteer for disadvantaged kids and a selfless person giving his all to make his surroundings a better place.
2 killed in Route 5 crash today
Two people were killed in an accident at about 2:30 p.m. Friday on state Route 5 in Paris Township in Portage County near the Trumbull County border.
Christmas Eve blaze expected to be accidental
Eight family members escaped a house fire on Lake Road on Christmas Eve.
Colbert has praise for Trump
Associated Press NEW YORK Stephen Colbert may not respect much of what Donald Trump says, but he
School board president’s commission appointee is a teacher, attorney says
The magistrate focused myopically on job title rather than job substance, objection contends
First contracts approved for sewer projects
Approved contracts part of the city’s long-term sewer-overflow control plan
A Wish Fulfilled
Darlene Fitzgerald, 61, of Youngstown teared up as she savored the first manicure and spa treatments of her life.
Police: Man ran 22 stop signs in chase
Police reports said a man who led officers on a chase late Wednesday evening on the South Side ran at least 22 stop signs.
Poland Community Briefs
Read, rap and snack Join the Poland library teen book club. For the January meeting on Jan. 12 at
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland Boosters Basketball Tournament The Poland Boosters Basketball Tournament for boys and girls
Poland announces new football coach
The Poland Local School District Board of Education approved Ryan Williams as the new football coach
Poland honors veterans with wreath ceremony
The Poland Cemetery hosted a Wreath Ceremony on Dec. 12 for the Wreaths Across America event. The event was hosted by the Poland Village Hine Fund.
Dec. 9
Dec. 9 Bad check: While answering a complaint about someone trying to cash a fraudulent check at
Boardman Community Briefs
BHS students earn technology grant Boardman High School’s business and technology department was
American Legion Post 177 participates in Veterans Day activities
On Nov. 11, members of American Legion Post 177 in Canfield participated in several area activities
Hilltop Elementary students enjoy STEM Week
Students at Hilltop Elementary School participated in STEM Week at the school Nov. 16-20.
Christmas comes early at Lanterman’s Mill
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Lanterman’s Mill hosted an Olde Fashioned
CHC second-graders celebrate grandparents
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School second-grade students
Speech and debate places second at two tournaments
Part of the Canfield Speech and Debate Team competed at the Chagrin Falls-Solon Tournament on Nov.
Courtney Turnbull v Patrick Todd
YOUNGSTOWN Courtney Turnbull became the bride of Patrick Todd at 2 p.m. Aug. 15 during a ceremony
Pure Cycle raises pancreatic cancer awareness
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Pure Cycle Spinning Studio had its second annual Turn It
West Boulevard prepares for holiday season
Santa’s Workshop and other events were open to the students and families of West Boulevard Elementary during the week of Nov. 30 through Dec. 4.
Canfield speech and debate team places at three tournaments
The Canfield speech and debate team competed at three venues the weekend of Dec. 12. “It was one
Future business leaders shoot for success
The Covelli Centre hosted the “Get Schooled” event for schools across the area on Dec. 1.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Send Neighbors your news If you’re a winter sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your
Dogs paw their way to students’ hearts
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Four high school students at Austintown Fitch
Restaurant brings touch of Japan to Boardman
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fushimi Sushi Bar and Restaurant opened its
Valley community showed strong support at walk
Opinion: Valley community showed strong support at walk On Oct. 10 of this year, people from surrounding
The First Christmas
AND IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the
Bystanders help police nab two Cleveland-area women accused of $10,000 shoplifting spree
Two Cleveland-area women were arrested Tuesday night at the Eastwood Mall after alert bystanders called 911 after seeing them purportedly shoplifting $700 in jackets from the Dicks Sporting Goods store.
Officials to meet, determine discipline
Officials to meet, determine discipline NILES Niles Mayor Ralph Infante, Service Director Neil
1 killed in mall shooting
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. A long-standing dispute sparked a shooting at a crowded North
Niles police investigate two robberies near Eastwood Mall Wednesday
A man was arrested and two people were injured, including a woman, 72, in two thefts in the Eastwood Mall area at around noon Wednesday.
Ohio dog missing for 3 years is found in Michigan
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Yorkshire terrier that disappeared out a doggy door at an Ohio home
Ohio mom helped by repo man gets more presents
Associated Press GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio Two weeks after a man went to repossess a car and ended
Man accused of fleeing through restaurant window remains behind bars
Anthony J. McClintock, 28, remains in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond.
Christmas What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for Christmas.
Children’s tablets ‘grow up’
Associated Press NEW YORK Kiddie tablets have grown up. Tablets designed just for kids are
Appeals court upholds treatment in lieu of conviction for former Warren paralegal
The 11th District Court of Appeals upheld a decision by a Trumbull County Common Pleas Court judge
Youngstown churches schedule community Kwanzaa celebration
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A community Kwanzaa celebration is planned at Youngstown churches for
Mortgage rate declines after rise in interest rates
Associated Press WASHINGTON What Fed rate increase? One week after the Federal Reserve raised
Tests do not identify which officer fired fatal gunshots at Southington man
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was unable to positively identify which gun fired by two deputies with the Trumbull County Sheriff’s office hit and killed a Southington man last July.
Christmas past in Valley
Editorial: Charles Dickens’ classic “Christmas Carol” evokes a kaleidoscope of sentiments, many of which
Children ‘Lego My Library’ at Boardman event
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library hosts a Lego My Library
Canfield speech and debate team places first at South Range
The Canfield speech and debate team competed at South Range on Dec. 5. Approximately 375 students
Canfield boys basketball players introduced at rally
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To kick off the boys Canfield basketball season, a Meet the
Embassies warn of threats in Beijing
Embassies warn of threats in Beijing BEIJING Beijing police tightened security around a bar and
CVMS students honor veterans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School eighth-grade students honored
Taylor Erdel to be bride of David Lewis
Taylor Nicole Erdel of Poland and David Randall Lewis of Boardman are engaged and planning a Jan.
Canfield Community Briefs
Chicken dinner to be Jan. 7 Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road
Melissa Shipley, Larry Koch are engaged
BOARDMAN Melissa Shipley and Larry Koch of Boardman are announcing their engagement.
Paige Donatelli-Shaw v Patrick Collins
LOWELLVILLE The Rev. John Jerek officiated the 1 p.m. Sept. 12 wedding of Paige Donatelli-Shaw and
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
This horse-drawn carriage carries family’s tradition
BY TAYLOR DUNGJEN The (Toledo) Blade TOLEDO Somewhere along the way, a kid might catch a
College rescinds Cosby’s honorary degree
Associated Press OBERLIN, Ohio A liberal arts college in Ohio has rescinded an honorary degree
Facing a tough time in school, Ohio boy gets help from new pals in Kansas
By BRYAN HORWATH The Wichita Eagle WICHITA, Kan. When Austin Osner made a Christmas wish
Young fire survivor shares Christmas cheer in shelters
By MARY ESCH Associated Press ROTTERDAM, N.Y. An 8-year-old girl who lost her father and
‘Daddy’s Home’ Surprisingly sweet, funny Ferrell film
REVIEW ‘DADDY’S HOME’ Grade: B 3 stars out of 4 Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, crude
Here are the top five selling songs of 2015, according to iTunes:
Here are the top five selling songs of 2015, according to iTunes: v “Uptown Funk”: Mark Ronson,
Jesus is still one of a kind
Opinion: By Robert J. HUTCHINSON The Philadelphia Inquirer In the midst of the annual battles over how a
Christmas brings joy to those whose lives are often joyless
Opinion: By Sally Friedman The Philadelphia Inquirer The tree is up in the lobby. This year, it’s a
Violence dampens Christmas in Bethlehem
Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank Christian faithful from around the world on Thursday
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2015. There are six days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
US stocks drift to mixed close in quiet pre-holiday trade
US stocks drift to mixed close in quiet pre-holiday trade NEW YORK Stocks closed slightly lower
CLUB CALENDAR
POLITICAL CLUBS Girard Men’s Democrat Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Parkwood Youth
Powerful Spartan
Michigan State football team has faith that Hubbard’s LJ Scott deserves big carries
At least 11 killed by tornadoes in South
Associated Press ASHLAND, Miss. Instead of doing some last-minute shopping or wrapping gifts,
oddly enough
oddly enough Siberia’s novel reward for shedding the pounds: coal MOSCOW Shedding the pounds
SPORTS digest
Boldin says he wants to return to 49ers SANTA CLARA, Calif. If Anquan Boldin makes one catch in
Chiefs’ Smith showing Manziel path to success
Hailed as a savior, former 49ers QB struggled at start
Man accused of setting self, house on fire
The man accused of trying to set his ex-girlfriend and his home on fire the day before Thanksgiving was arraigned Thursday in municipal court.
Austintown hosts 29th annual Tree Lighting
On Dec. 3, Austintown had its 29th annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Austintown Fire Department