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Students get creative in Chaney Computer Club
Teanna Sullivan sits next to the computer screen displaying a digital camera she is designing, based on the style of an older Polaroid instant camera. ...
Boardman library hosts Snow Much Fun event
A special event the Boardman library hosted on Jan. 15 was Snow Much Fun, an hour-long program which was geared toward an age group the ...
Canfield bands continue pasta dinner tradition
In keeping with their annual tradition, the Canfield Band Parents are gearing up for their 45th Annual Pasta Dinner and Chinese Auction set for Feb. ...
Kravitz Deli open after latest renovations
The Poland library location of Kravitz Deli celebrated its first day open after being closed for a three week renovation Feb. 11.
Fitch hosts second annual Creative Arts Night
Austintown Fitch High School hosted its second annual Creative Arts Night on Jan. 21, giving its students an opportunity to show the community the creative ...
Stories published February 20, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Valley still cruising for record low February temps
While it should be above freezing today for the first time since Feb. 11, this could be the coldest February in Mahoning Valley weather history.
Jury selection starts for Youngstown lawyers charged with extortion
Jury selection began Friday for the trial of two Youngstown lawyers indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of extortion and obstructing justice.
Traficant documentary to debut next month in Akron
A documentary about James A. Traficant Jr., likely the Mahoning Valley’s most controversial politician of the last half century, will get its premiere next month at the Cleveland International Film Festival.
YNDC loans help advance DNA Detailing, other local businesses
A few years ago, Anthony Young of Youngstown realized he was pretty good at detailing cars.
Chaney girls set sights on science, technology, engineering, math
They measure and build and create and sometimes indulge in girl talk. They’re the Chaney STEM Girls, a group that meets after school twice monthly to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Kasich puts 5% raises for all judges in proposed budget
Gov. John Kasich has included pay raises for Ohio Supreme Court justices and other judges in his biennial budget bill.
US attorneys urge court not to reduce sentences for Amish felons
The resentencings of Amish people convicted in beard- and hair-cutting attacks on fellow members of their faith in Ohio should not result in significant decreases in their prison terms, assistant U.S. attorneys are arguing.
Masury woman accused of kitten abuse prohibited from contact with animals
Jessica R. Scharba, 26, who police said slammed a kitten’s head on a dresser and threw it against a window last month, appeared in court today on a charge of animal cruelty and will receive an evaluation to determine her mental state.
Contract talks between Canfield schools, drivers contentious
Contract talks between Canfield schools and its bus drivers are contentious over dental coverage.
Laughter yoga in park is no joke
No joke. Laughter Yoga will make you laugh, giggle and even guffaw.
Gov. Walker backs push to make Wisconsin right-to-work state
Gov. Walker backs push to make Wisconsin right-to-work state
MLB makes small pace-of-game changes and passes on bigger steps
MLB makes small pace-of-game changes
It’s on: Mayweather says he and Pacquiao to fight May 2
The long anticipated bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas will almost surely break every financial record ever, and make both boxers richer than ever.
WHO: Sharp decline in Ebola cases has now leveled off
WHO: Sharp decline in Ebola cases has now leveled off
Youngstown man gets 10-year sentence for dealing crack cocaine
Youngstown man gets 10-year sentence for dealing crack cocaine
Most of Great Lakes surface frozen for second straight year
Most of Great Lakes surface frozen for second straight year
Food-bag giveaway is Saturday at Nevel's Temple in Youngstown
Food-bag giveaway is Saturday at Nevel's Temple in Youngstown
Heritage gardening event is Saturday at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Heritage gardening event is Saturday at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Ohio says private prison food vendor exceeded cost savings
Ohio says private prison food vendor exceeded cost savings
Obama goads Republicans as he talks up his economic policies
Obama goads Republicans as he talks up his economic policies
Father and stepmom charged in case of Detroit boy in basement
Father and stepmom charged in case of Detroit boy in basement
Arraignment today for man who caused West Side panic
Arraignment today for man who caused West Side panic
800K HealthCare.gov customers given wrong tax info
800K HealthCare.gov customers given wrong tax info
Judges consider Ohioan's sentence in pizza-delivery slaying
Judges consider Ohioan's sentence in pizza-delivery slaying
Ohio college apologizes for Black History Month menu
Ohio college apologizes for Black History Month menu
Ex-Va. first lady Maureen McDonnell sentenced to prison
Ex. Va. first lady Maureen McDonnell sentenced to prison
Prosecution expert says 'American Sniper' suspect not insane
Prosecution expert says 'American Sniper' suspect not insane
BREAKING NEWS | Traficant documentary film set for showing March 21 in Cleveland
Traficant documentary film set for showing March 21 in Cleveland
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership launches Lots to Love
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership launches Lots to Love
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents scholarship applications preparation workshop
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents scholarship applications preparation workshop
Miniature Bridge Building Competition at Youngstown State University
Miniature Bridge Building Competition at Youngstown State University
Activists to discuss Ohio Wal-Mart shooting with US attorney
Activists to discuss Ohio Wal-Mart shooting with US attorney
Alleged distributors of illegal slots targeted in Ohio
Alleged distributors of illegal slots targeted in Ohio
Ohio county denies forcing Muslim inmate to attend service
Ohio county denies forcing Muslim inmate to attend service
Cleveland Gay Games brings most revenue in event’s history
Cleveland Gay Games brings most revenue in event’s history
Women in Science and Engineering Career Workshop is Saturday
Women in Science and Engineering Career Workshop is Saturday
Honda resumes normal production in Ohio after shift cuts
Honda resumes normal production in Ohio after shift cuts
Ohio man arrested, indicted on murder charge in 1982 killing
Ohio man arrested, indicted on murder charge in 1982 killing
Soap star gets probation, license suspension for Ohio crash
Soap star gets probation, license suspension for Ohio crash
State reports continued drop in Ohio flu hospitalizations
State reports continued drop in Ohio flu hospitalizations
Record-breaking bitter cold, dangerous wind chills linger
Record-breaking bitter cold, dangerous wind chills linger
Ohio court sets 2017 execution date for killer of inmate
Ohio court sets 2017 execution date for killer of inmate
Judges consider Ohioan’s sentence in pizza deliverer slaying
Judges consider Ohioan’s sentence in pizza deliverer slaying
Harding students say thank you to Warren police for job well done
When your job frequently puts you in contact with people who don’t want you around to stop them from behaving badly, it’s nice being a police officer on those occasions when the people you serve say thank you.
YSU seeks more international students
YSU considers plan to attract more international students and trustees’ committee selects honorary degree recipients
YSU’s Slocum on cusp of milestone win
The 63-year-old is one win away of becoming just the 48th men’s basketball coach to win 700 games
Schlegel’s 38 points rally YSU women past Milwaukee
Heidi Schlegel scored 38 points and Nikki Arbanas beat the shot clock with a critical 3-pointer with 10.4 seconds as the Youngstown State women’s basketball team beat Milwaukee, 79-73.
YSU program seeks mentors for under-served teens
The YSU Senior Youth Mentorship Program matches senior mentors with under-served teenagers
RNs updated Thursday on status of talks
YGDNA negotiating team authority to extend talks or issue strike notice
Canfield teacher's case pushed back
Schools to look at switching him to unpaid leave as legal troubles await resolution
Inside THE ROPES WITH JASON KOKRAK
Inside THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a even par 71 in
Thursday’s High School results
SWIMMING & DIVING Boardman’s Mariano 11th in D-I district CLEVELAND Boardman’s Dominic Mariano
Police seize dog from Campbell man for neglect
Campbell police hand over neglected dog over to humane agents
Valley had best decline in unemployment claims
Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties had 'good figures' for unemployment claims, economist said
Talmer Bank issues scam alert to public
Talmer Bank and Trust warns customers and non-customers about phone scam
Dubinsky’s fists, stick drop reeling Penguins
Columbus’ short-handed goal lifted the Blue Jackets to a 2-1 win over the erratic Penguins
‘McFarland, USA’
By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press 22But soon, thanks to the genuine heart in its (true) story
On the links Thursday’s professional golf results
NORTHERN TRUST OPEN LOS ANGELES Retief Goosen and Vijay Singh, among the top five players in
Browns GM Farmer takes heat for text violation, Manziel
There’s speculation about whether the Browns could use another first-round pick on a quarterback this year.
Frenzy of trades at NBA deadline
Point guards moving quickly made this trade deadline a transition game.
Dress properly for the job, business students advised at YSU event
Dress properly for the job, business students advised.
Dale Jr., Johnson win Bud Duels
The drama was saved for Danica Patrick’s desperate bid to make Sunday’s opening race.
15 artists plan premiere show Saturday at Artisan Cafe, downtown Warren
Fifteen local artists will fill a restored former warehouse along the B&O Railroad tracks in downtown Warren
Lowellville Schools: Student achievement improves over 10-year period
Study provides comparison between open-enrollment, resident students at Lowellville School District
Trumbull countywide 911 plan modified so Warren can join
The Trumbull Countywide 911 Planning Committee Thursday approved expanding the territory to include Warren.
Morning classes canceled at YSU
YSU saw a brief power outage Thursday and classes are canceled this morning
Fed judge tosses death row inmates' suit
The judge noted the new law does not suppress speech or the ability to oppose the death penalty.
Dems will endorse candidates in Youngstown’s 7 ward races
There are currently 23 candidates for the seven seats
Mahoning commissioners see new tourism video
A new nine-minute video promotes Mahoning Valley fairs, festivals, parks, wineries, golf courses and museums.
Suit alleges investment fraud
A Hubbard couple has sued George Krinos, a former Campbell mayor, alleging investment fraud.
Students get creative in Chaney Computer Club
Teanna Sullivan sits next to the computer screen displaying a digital camera she is designing, based on the style of an older Polaroid instant camera. Students in the Chaney Computer Club get to decide what kind of device they want to create and then figure out how to do it.
Boardman library hosts Snow Much Fun event
A special event the Boardman library hosted on Jan. 15 was Snow Much Fun, an hour-long program which was geared toward an age group the library sometimes misses when it comes to activities.
Boardman Community Briefs
BPJWL to meet March 2 The next meeting of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will be on
Austintown Juniorettes volunteer to do another good deed
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of its latest effort to help make the community a
Canfield bands continue pasta dinner tradition
In keeping with their annual tradition, the Canfield Band Parents are gearing up for their 45th Annual Pasta Dinner and Chinese Auction set for Feb. 28.
Poland Township starts senior watch program
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com Poland Township’s senior residents now have a new
Poland Community Briefs
BPJWL to meet March 2 The next meeting of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will be on
Padgitt explains how to deal with migraines at Poland library presentation
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com During her more than 25 years as a physician, Dr.
Canfield Community Briefs
BPJWL to meet March 2 The next meeting of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will be on
Austintown Community Briefs
BPJWL to meet March 2 The next meeting of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will be on
Poland Middle School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
Eighth Grade High Honor Roll Ashlee Abyad Trevor Adamson Caroline Aey Stephen Bannon
Kravitz Deli open after latest renovations
The Poland library location of Kravitz Deli celebrated its first day open after being closed for a three week renovation Feb. 11.
oddly enough
oddly enough Kentucky town has had enough of the ‘Frozen’ weather HARLAN, Ky. The cold might
Chick-Fil-A comes to Howland
The Atlanta-based fast-food restaurant franchise specializes in chicken sandwiches, nuggets and other chicken meals.
Boardman Middle School 2nd Grading Period Honor Roll
Fifth Grade High Honor Roll Moemi Aikawa Ethan Barrett Lainet Beichner Carter Cailor
Fitch hosts second annual Creative Arts Night
Austintown Fitch High School hosted its second annual Creative Arts Night on Jan. 21, giving its students an opportunity to show the community the creative side of the school’s many clubs and organization.
Birdsall records shutout in victory
Birdsall records shutout in victory Bloomington, IND. Youngstown Phantoms goalie Chris Birdsall
‘Bill’ won’t give up harem for her
Dear Annie: I’m in my early 50s, single again after a long 20-year relationship that should have
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lisbon school board, work session to discuss the state of the district, 9 a.m.,
Coffee and eggs receive approval from committee
Associated Press WASHINGTON An extra cup or two of coffee may be OK after all. More eggs, too.
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph S. Love, 55, of 670 W. Wood St., Lowellville,
Police: Teens stabbed man over his daughter’s breakup
Associated Press ELYRIA, Ohio Police say five teenagers attacked and stabbed a man who was
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Greater Youngstown Monitoring Association Scanner Club will have its annual winter
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2015. There are 314 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in Austintown: Feb. 2 Theft: Nadine Mellott, 30, of
Suspect arrested in road-rage killing
Suspect arrested in road-rage killing LAS VEGAS Police made an arrest Thursday in the mysterious
Reader’s trash can went missing
Dear Heloise: My city provides each house with a container for trash collection and one for
Ukrainian town under rebel control
Associated Press DEBALTSEVE, Ukraine For the rebel fighters who seized control of this
Going meatless during Lent has many religious, health benefits
Opinion: Going meatless during Lent has many religious, health benefits This week marks the begin- ning of
Warren man pleads guilty to manslaughter
James J. Stein also pleaded guilty to burglary, robbery and assault charges
Obama pushes for broader response
Associated Press WASHINGTON In the fight against violent extremism, President Barack Obama
METRO DIGEST || Tampering with records
Man pleads guilty to tampering with records WARREN Keith D. Chandler, 34, of Kinsman Township
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, food distribution 9:30 to
Hot and Cold
Associated Press WASHINGTON It may be hard to believe for a country that’s shivering from Maine
METRO DIGEST || Domestic dispute
Domestic dispute YOUNGSTOWN A West Side woman claimed her brother held a knife to the neck of
Zinz resigns from South Range Board of Education
School district will take applications next week for replacement
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michael and Ashley Handel, Canfield, twin boys, Feb. 18.
Should Japan re-militarize?
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seeking revision of his country’s
Turkey, US sign agreement to arm, train Syrian rebels
Associated Press ISTANBUL Turkey and the United States signed an agreement Thursday to train and
Larry Jones ousted as TV Land president
Staff report LOS ANGELES Larry W. Jones has been ousted as president of TV Land, part of an
Wal-Mart to raise pay for nearly half-million workers
Associated Press BENTONVILLE, Ark. Hoping to shed its reputation for offering little more than
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Suge’ Knight taken by ambulance from court for second time LOS ANGELES Former rap
YSU arts fest seeks submissions
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 17th annual Summer Festival of the Arts is now accepting submissions
New menu items at Quaker Steak
New menu items at Quaker Steak YOUNGSTOWN Four local Quaker Steak & Lube restaurants will have
Obama foes lucked out on the judge
Opinion: WASHINGTON One thing that is certain about Monday’s ruling by a federal judge in Texas blocking
Malcolm X ignored
Opinion: By Orson Aguilar Tribune News Service Martin Luther King and Malcolm X were the two defining
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Let It Be,” 7:30 p.m.: Acclaimed live show captures the Beatles
‘Hot Tub 2’ is lukewarm, at best
By Roger Moore Tribune News Service John Cusack has been reduced to Z-grade action comedies,
Ruling leaves immigrant families disillusioned
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Brenda Armendariz, her husband and their two Mexico-born children
De-radicalization programs offer hope in terrorism fight
Opinion: By John G. HORGAN Los Angeles Times The director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center,
Strickland’s in Senate race
Opinion: All that’s left for former Gov. Ted Strickland is to officially announce he’s a candidate for the
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