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Mahoning microfilm moving to larger, more secure quarters
Lucy DeMart, Mahoning County microfilm supervisor, stands with 2007 civil court case files in cardboard boxes that await microfilming. Her department’s four-person staff has been ...
Stories published February 24, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Local auto dealers upbeat about February sales
February’s frigid temperatures and snowfall kept many potential car buyers in the Mahoning Valley home, but that doesn’t stop area dealers from staying positive.
Youngstown exploring downtown amphitheater, riverwalk development
The city is seeking qualifications from firms to do design work along the Mahoning River that includes an amphitheater at the Covelli Centre and a possible park at the site of the former Wean United Building.
YSU faculty contract approved, but blasted by Trustee Harry Meshel
Youngstown State University trustees approved a new three-year contract with the university’s faculty union that provides bonuses and salary increases but eliminates or reduces other faculty compensation.
Marine convicted in deaths of American sniper Chris Kyle and friend
A former Marine was convicted Tuesday in the deaths of the “American Sniper” author and another man at a shooting range two years ago, as jurors rejected defense arguments that he was insane and suffered from psychosis.
Strickland Senate announcement set for Wednesday
Former Gov. Ted Strickland will announce Wednesday that he is a candidate for the 2016 U.S. Senate seat, multiple sources close to him confirmed.
Trumbull MetroParks approved for 4th phase funding for Greenway Trail
Fresh off the completion of Phase 3 of the Western Reserve Greenway hike and bike trail in the fall, the Trumbull County MetroParks Board has learned it has been approved for $2.4 million (80 percent funding) for Phase IV.
Trumbull County suing Niles over water bill
The Trumbull County commissioners have filed a lawsuit in common pleas court asking a judge to order Niles to arbitrate a disagreement over what the county feels is a $330,000 overpayment for water.
Oil prices force Vallourec cuts in hours and workforce
Oil prices force Vallourec cuts in hours and workforce
Cops: Pa. teacher accused of pupil sex jailed for contacting her
Cops: Pa. eacher accused of pupil sex jailed for contacting her
Baby sitter jailed on charges she shook and hit 10-month-old Pa. child
Baby sitter jailed on charges she shook, hit 10-month-old
Dozens of Christians abducted by Islamic militants in Syria
Dozens of Christians abducted by Islamic militants in Syria
Youngstown rejects sole proposal to sell 20 Federal Place
Youngstown rejects sole proposal to sell 20 Federal Place
BREAKING NEWS | No fed charges against George Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin shooting
No fed charges against George Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin shooting
Contractor files suit against Sebring over paving contract award
Contractor files suit against Sebring over paving contract award
Live racing canceled today at Mahoning Valley Race Course
Live racing canceled today at Mahoning Valley Race Course
Appeals court considering warrantless cellphone tracking
Appeals court considering warrantless cellphone tracking
Natural gas blast destroys home, injures 5 in New Jersey
Natural gas blast destroys home, injures 5 in New Jersey
UPDATE | 28 hurt when Calif. train crashes into abandoned truck
28 hurt when Calif. train crashes into abandoned truck
Cleveland police chief’s brother dies after shooting
Cleveland police chief’s brother dies after shooting
The Vindicator gets 33 nominations in Ohio APME contest
The Vindicator gets 33 nominations in Ohio APME contest
Program on preventing childhood obesity is Saturday in Boardman
Program on preventing childhood obesity is Saturday in Boardman
Warren cops investigate 3rd rape allegation in 10 days
Warren cops investigate 3rd rape allegation in 10 days
Fires kill 15 children in Ohio in 2014 and 11 so far this year
Fires kill 15 children in Ohio in 2014 and 11 so far this year
Cadillac recalls ATS cars to fix hair-trigger sunroof switch
Cadillac recalls ATS cars to fix hair-trigger sunroof switch
City police are on the scene of a South Side bank robbery
City police are on the scene of a South Side bank robbery
Snow, cold leave northeast Ohio communities short on salt
Snow, cold leave northeast Ohio communities short on salt
West Branch runs through Niles to begin tournament run
The top-seeded West Branch girls basketball team needed a bit of a wake-up call after going more than a week without competition.
Sciortino done as county auditor
If a replacement is made, the auditor-elect would be chosen, county commissioners say
Awards keep coming for YSU’s Schlegel
Penguins senior was named the Horizon League player of the week for the second straight week.
Applications to YSU more than double last year's
YSU sees increases in the number of freshmen who have been admitted and those who have applied this year compared to last
Tough test ahead for YSU defense
Oakland leads the Horizon League in scoring and dropped 96 points on the Penguins in their Feb. 1 meeting.
YSU’s changing of the guard has Bricillo pumped up for spring
Pelini retained Wolford’s offensive line coach
Youngstown schools eyeing $2M in cuts
The city school district is looking to trim about $2 million from next year’s budget
Lisa Oles' replacement to be decided by her campaign committee
Trustees Davis and Carano "agree to disagree"
Ryan opposes giving president authority to negotiate trade deal without Congress
Previous trade deals have hurt the nation’s economy, Ryan says
Delayed justice complaint filed against Judge Sweeney
A Youngstown woman wants an appeals court to order a judge to bring to trial the man charged with raping and kidnapping her.
Circus returns for 7 shows
The Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Circus will return to Covelli Centre for seven performances of its “Legends” show.
Wine Walk scheduled in Grove City
Staff report Grove City, PA. The Olde Town Grove City Winter Wine Walk will be Saturday from
Lecture on blacks in movies
Staff report WARREN Art Byrd, an instructor at Youngstown State University, will speak about
Eddie Van Halen on immigrant roots, innovative music EVOLUTION OF EDDIE
By BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press WASHINGTON For Eddie Van Halen, making music is all about
Ice skating at Mill Creek's lily pond wraps up, after few takers
As ice skating at the Lily Pond in Mill Creek MetroParks wrapped up for the season, park officials say the cold kept many people at home and off the ice this year.
Merged Mahoning mental health and recovery board has first meeting
The 18-member Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board met for the first time Monday.
Fitch boys, girls bowling teams advance to district tourney
Warren Harding boys won sectional tournament
Lepore-Hagan calls on Gov. Kasich to address $500K racino payment
Governor's office says if she has a plan, present it
Ohio Supreme Court postpones execution date
The man on death row was convicted of killing a Twinsburg police officer.
Mahoning microfilm moving to larger, more secure quarters
Lucy DeMart, Mahoning County microfilm supervisor, stands with 2007 civil court case files in cardboard boxes that await microfilming. Her department’s four-person staff has been overwhelmed by the backlog of paper documents awaiting microfilming.
Hubbard man pleads no contest to bigamy
Michael Wilms, 35, of Gladys Street in Hubbard resolved his misdemeanor bigamy case on a promise to divorce one of his two wives.
Lakeview’s Gysegem earns PSAC award
Lakeview’s Gysegem earns PSAC award YORK, PA. Clarion senior swimmer Emilee Gysegem, a Lakeview
Greece readies list of bailout reforms
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Caught between its own defiant campaign pledges and pressure
Elm Street Cafe will host Youngstown Food Swap
If you make or grow anything, it can be swapped for something else.
Obama: Toughen standards for retirement-fund managers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tapping the anxieties of aging baby boomers, President Barack Obama
Mother should not be sleeping with son
Dear Annie: I am concerned about my grandson’s well-being. My daughter has always had “cuddle
Raisins reduce nighttime bathroom visits
Q. A while back, I read in your column that eating raisins before bedtime could control nighttime
Renters should insure property
Dear Heloise: Regarding your recent column in the newspaper and the importance of having renters
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Danielle Bell and Keane Boyd, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 22.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County District Board of Health, 8 a.m., board offices, 50 Westchester
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.45 .28 Avalon
Death toll from GM crashes hits 57
Associated Press DETROIT The death toll from crashes involving General Motors cars with
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v J.D. McPherson: Tonight on “Late
Congress should ask questions
Opinion: The Alpena (Mich.) News: Debate over a critical issue of U.S. policy — defeating Islamic terrorists
Tobacco companies seek to end ads that incriminate them
Associated Press WASHINGTON America’s biggest tobacco companies asked a federal appeals court
Obama makes progress toward closing Guantanamo
Associated Press GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba Thirty-five-year-old Abdalmalik Wahab had been
Girl bomber kills 5
Girl bomber kills 5 POTISKUM, Nigeria A girl as young as 10 blew herself up in a busy market in
Board vacancy
Board vacancy GREENFORD The South Range Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy. The
Ohio gas prices up to start work week
The cost for a gallon of regular gas in Ohio was averaging $2.33 in Monday’s survey from auto club AAA.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Abe Vigoda is 94. Actor Steven Hill (“Law and Order”) is 93. Actor Dominic
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2015. There are 310 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Investigative series reinforces need to fix our roads, bridges
Editorial: Frustrated Mahoning Valley drivers certainly did not need a comprehensive national investigation by
There’s a reason Obama is mincing words about Islam
Opinion: For weeks, Republicans have lambasted President Obama for what they claim is a major foreign policy
Taking on ‘Mayor 1 Percent’
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The people of Chicago are grappling with a big question that people
Eatery opening
Eatery opening YOUNGSTOWN Hill Top Chicken n More, a new soul-food restaurant at 3662 Loveland
Triumph fetches his own show
By Stephen Battaglio Los Angeles Times There is a good reason for Jack McBrayer to have an
Tweeting against terrorism
Opinion: “We’re here today because we all understand that in dealing with violent extremism, that we need
Hostage’s brother: Swap with Taliban raised IS demands
Associated Press PRESCOTT, Ariz. The brother of an American woman who was killed after spending
newsmakers
newsmakers Academy acknowledges Joan Rivers’ absence from memorial LOS ANGELES The Academy of
Alaska legalizes marijuana
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska Smoking, growing and possessing marijuana becomes legal in
US jury finds Palestinians liable for attacks
Associated Press NEW YORK The Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority
GOP govs eyeing presidency have mixed records in office
Opinion: When former Gov. Rick Perry hits the presidential campaign trail, he stresses the low unemployment,
METRO DIGEST || Stolen items found in yard
Stolen items found AUSTINTOWN A number of stolen items were found in a bag Sunday in the
Cholesterol seminar
Cholesterol seminar YOUNGSTOWN Danielle MacDuff, a local doctor of naturopathy, is offering a
oddly enough
oddly enough State police seek suspect who cut tails, manes from horses BUTLER, Pa. State
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