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Panini press becomes hit for Canfield High School lunches
Food director brought press in on a whim, students embraced it
Boardman library hosts business program
As part of his four-part business workshop series, Stuart Gibbs of the Main library’s Business and Investment Center gave a presentation on how businesses can ...
Canfield Circuit Birds ready to compete
The Canfield High School FIRST Robotics Team 4601, also known as Canfield Circuit Birds, is gearing up for this year’s competition season. The team, which ...
Fitch hosts Teens for Jeans event to give jeans to homeless teens
Austintown Fitch High School participated in the national Teens for Jeans campaign on Jan. 21 as part of the school’s Creative Arts Night.
Students celebrate with sundaes
Students at North Elementary School celebrated Valentine’s Day Feb. 11 with a sweet ice cream sundae treat.
Stories published February 27, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Crime down in Youngstown for 3rd straight year
Statistics provided by the Youngstown Police Department show that crime in the city is down for the third straight year.
Western Reserve students win bridge-building contest
Western Reserve High School physics and math teacher Sean Garner credits his students’ competitive nature for their winning the Best Overall title at the eighth Mahoning Valley Miniature Bridge Building Competition.
Mill Creek details plans for new acreage acquired in city
Six acres may not seem like a lot, but Justin Rogers, planning manager for Mill Creek MetroParks, says two newly acquired properties adjacent to the park will make a meaningful contribution to the park’s perpetual preservation effort.
Switch to 401K plan big issue leading to closure of Tamarkin plant, officials say
Rather than build a new facility in the Youngstown area, Tamarkin Co. has opted to close its Victoria Road plant that employs about 200.
We're sure you've already guessed: February is one for weather record books
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Schiavoni proposes panel in response to planned closure of YDC
State Sen. Joseph Schiavoni has proposed legislation that would establish a 13-member commission that would evaluate and make binding rulings concerning proposed closings of state institutions.
Neil Kennedy's new director focusing on staying relevant in today's health care world
Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic has stood the test of time and it boasts state-of-the-art programs that help people recover from alcohol and drug addiction, officials said.
Johnson pleads, gets reduced sentence in New Year's Eve murder of mom of 4
Even after two days of negotiations, Larry Johnson seemed to be sure he wanted to go on trial for the New Year’s Eve 2013 murder of his girlfriend.
Concealed carry licenses down, renewals up in Ohio
The number of new licenses to carry concealed firearms dropped more than 40 percent last year, according to statistics released by the attorney general’s office.
United Way exceeds $2.6M 2014 goal
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley raised the most money since the economic recession hit.
Cavs: James, Irving will sit out tonight
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without LeBron James and Kyrie Irving tonight at Indiana.
Man pleads to New Years Eve 2013 stabbing death of girlfriend
Man pleads to New Years Eve 2013 stabbing death of girlfriend
Animal-cruelty charges dismissed against Campbell man
Animal-cruelty charges dismissed against Campbell man
Native American tribes converge to discuss pot legalization
North American tribes converge to discuss pot legalization
Ohio licenses to carry concealed firearms dropped in 2014
Ohio licenses to carry concealed firearms dropped in 2014
New York exhibits mark centennial of Frank Sinatra's birth
New York exhibits mark centennial of Frank Sinatra's birth
NASA approves Sunday spacewalk despite water leak in astronaut's helmet
NASA approves Sunday spacewalk despite water leak in astronaut's helmet
Former University of Notre Dame president dies at 97
Former University of Notre Dame president dies at 97
Ohio's demo program for abandoned foreclosed homes ends
Ohio's demo program for abandoned foreclosed homes ends
Ohio workers' comp board approves rate cut for private employers
Ohio workers' comp board approves rate cut for private employers
Sen. Schiavoni proposes legislation to oversee closings of state facilities
Sen. Schiavoni proposes legislation to oversee closings of state facilities
Signed contracts to buy US homes rise to 18-month high
Signed contracts to buy US homes rise to 18-month high
Ohio gang leader convicted of murder wants new trial
Ohio gang leader convicted of murder wants new trial
2 killed in single-car crash in southwest Ohio
Male, female killed in single-car crash in southwest Ohio
Selma Memorial March will be 3 p.m. March 1 at Tyler History Center
Selma Memorial March will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Tyler History Center
Southwest Ohio jail to be subject of upcoming reality show
Southwest Ohio jail to be subject of upcoming reality show
8 fatally shot and gunman dead in southeastern Missouri
8 fatally shot and gunman dead in southeastern Missouri
Extension cord used to heat dog's house causes Youngstown fire
Extension cord used to heat dog's house causes Youngstown fire
US economic growth in Q4 revised down to 2.2 percent
US economic growth in Q4 revised down to 2.2 percent
Ohio nursing home submits safety plans after woman wanders and dies
Nursing home submits safety plans after woman wanders, dies
Rocket firm to probe air-bag problems
The auto industry, fed up with slow progress toward finding out why some air bags explode with too much force, has hired a Virginia rocket-science company to investigate the matter.
Cavaliers handle Warriors behind 42 points from James
LeBron James’ candidacy for Most Valuable Player has been slow to gain traction this season but with seven weeks left, that might soon start changing.
Hoover ousts Canfield girls again
The Vikings used their pressure defense to shut down the Cardinals (19-4, 9-1 All-American Conference Red Division).
The endorsed Youngstown 7th Ward candidate owes unpaid taxes to county and state
Said he’d use ‘a majority’ of his council salary, if he wins, to pay the taxes
Auditor Meacham will take office early
Ralph T. Meacham will become acting Mahoning County auditor before his full four-year term begins.
Sorority donates books to city school
The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. donated 50 books and $250 to the Discovery at Volney program
Columbiana County is Valley’s chief oil, natural gas producer
Columbiana County the winner in 2014 for oil and natural gas production in the Mahoning Valley
Panini press becomes hit for Canfield High School lunches
Food director brought press in on a whim, students embraced it
Phantoms take franchise-best winning streak into tonight’s game
The Phantoms (27-13-5, 59 points) have reeled off a franchise-record eight straight wins.
YSU men looking to upset Milwaukee
Over the past two years, McLean and Rupe have emerged as such talented — and consistent — distance runners that assistant coach David Townsend nicknamed them “The Franchise Boys.”
Dr. DiDomenico to receive prestigious service award
Ankle & Foot Care Centers’ managing partner Dr. Lawrence A. DiDomenico will receive the American
Boardman library hosts business program
As part of his four-part business workshop series, Stuart Gibbs of the Main library’s Business and Investment Center gave a presentation on how businesses can better know their customers on Jan. 26 at the Boardman library.
Poland Community Briefs
Tri-Gold ABWA to meet The Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet
High school students to expand new tutoring program
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com It just recently started, but Poland Seminary High
Canfield Sports Briefs
CBC registration open Registration for the Canfield Baseball Club’s 2015 baseball and softball
Canfield Circuit Birds ready to compete
The Canfield High School FIRST Robotics Team 4601, also known as Canfield Circuit Birds, is gearing up for this year’s competition season. The team, which consists of 19 students, will travel to FIRST robotics competitions in California, Pa. during March 5-7 and Cleveland during March 26-28.
Canfield swim teams defeat Kent Roosevelt and Massillon Washington
Canfield girls varsity swim team defeated Kent Roosevelt and Massillon Washington on Dec. 30. The
Moliterno announces candidacy for third term
Boardman Township Trustee Larry Moliterno will seek re-election to his third four-year term in
Austintown Community Briefs
Tri-Gold ABWA to meet The Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet
Boardman Community Briefs
Tri-Gold ABWA to meet The Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet
Spring Lecture Series to begin March 12
The Canfield Historical Society will kick off it’s Spring Lecture Series on March 12 at 7 p.m. The
Canfield Community Briefs
Tri-Gold ABWA to meet The Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet
Winter concert of the Boardman bands set
The winter concert of the Boardman bands will take place on March 4 at 7 p.m. in the Boardman
Austintown library hosts monthly Scrapbooking event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted its monthly Bits N Pieces
Fitch hosts Teens for Jeans event to give jeans to homeless teens
Austintown Fitch High School participated in the national Teens for Jeans campaign on Jan. 21 as part of the school’s Creative Arts Night.
Dr. DiDomenico to receive prestigious service award
Ankle & Foot Care Centers’ managing partner Dr. Lawrence A. DiDomenico received the American College
The Boardman library hosts monthly Puzzle Swap
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted its monthly puzzle swap on
Students celebrate with sundaes
Students at North Elementary School celebrated Valentine’s Day Feb. 11 with a sweet ice cream sundae treat.
Mardi Gras celebrated Polish-style at Kravitz Delicatessen
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com The sound of polka music and the smell of pirogies
GOLF roundup
HONDA CLASSIC PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. Playing in America for the first time this year, Rory
Therapy can help ‘Lily’ but only if she is willing
Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Lily” for 15 years, and we have two teenagers. We’ve built a good
Inside THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak
Inside THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: It was largely feast or famine for Kokrak as the
Mount Union outlasts John Carroll in OT
Mount Union outlasts John Carroll in OT UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS Nate Jacubec and J.J. Kukura each
Lawrence Co. Women’s Conference will feature variety of speakers
The event will be March 7 at Westminster College.
Ryan Blaney: Blown engine in Daytona 500 doesn’t dampen enthusiasm
Blaney was running 13th at Daytona when his engine blew.
Penguins’ goal is to duplicate HL title
Nina Grambling took to a leadership role the same way she does everything on the track: quickly.
Cook-off correction
Cook-off correction CANFIELD The Missions Committee of Western Reserve United Methodist Church,
Former Louisville player charged with rape
Former Louisville guard Chris Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of rape and sodomy, days after being dismissed from the team.
Quilt can be cleaned at home
Dear Heloise: Can a feather down quilt be cleaned at home safely? I live in a rural area with no dry
Today is Friday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2015. There are 307 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2015. There are 307 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Chaney’s Calcagni to be enshrined in Arkansas HOF
As a junior, he led Arkansas to a 31-6 upset of No. 2 Oklahoma in the 1978 Orange Bowl.
WP Glimcher reports fourth-quarter, full-year earnings, new venture
WP Glimcher reported a 1.8 percent increase in income for the fourth quarter 2014 compared to the fourth quarter 2013.
Venezuela on verge of collapse
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A combination of falling prices on oil, the chief source of income for
Top finishers awarded for Reflections Art Program
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Austintown Intermediate School has participated in the
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, various
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Obama loves America, but ...
Opinion: By Jack Ohman The Sacramento Bee Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani asserted the other day that
Governor’s plans for education could benefit Mahoning Valley
Editorial: With the Cleveland City School District as his template, Gov. John R. Kasich Tuesday laid out his
Deer-cull plan OK’d for Cuyahoga park
Associated Press BRECKSVILLE A national park in Northeast Ohio will use sharpshooting under a
Canfield Middle School students build drone
Students hope to fly class creation next week as 12-week course comes to an end
Buckeyes bounce back from two losses
Jae’Sean Tate scored a career-high 22 points, Sam Thompson added 15 and Shannon Scott 13 to lead Ohio State over Nebraska.
Climate change is all around
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service Don’t read this if you are among the few who have not
Historical building to be photographed before renovations
Iron Soup Historical Preservation Co. will restore 1917 City Savings and Loan Bank building
Net neutrality
Associated Press WASHINGTON Internet activists declared victory over the nation’s big cable
Youngstown police dog aids in drug arrests
The drugs were discovered after a traffic stop on the East Side
newsmakers
newsmakers Kanye West tweets apology to Beck LOS ANGELES Kanye West is saying he’s sorry to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Theodosios and Anna Hazimihalis, Campbell, boy, Feb. 25.
Illinois’ governor on a mission
Opinion: CHICAGO The most portentous election of 2014, which gave the worst-governed state its first
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Joanne Woodward is 85. Opera singer Mirella Freni is 80. Actress Barbara
Mexican national faces 2 charges
Mexican national faces 2 charges CLEVELAND A federal grand jury has returned a two-count
Republicans to push short-term funding
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sounding retreat, House Republicans agreed Thursday to push short-
Man pleads not guilty to killing 3 men at barbershop
Associated Press WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS A 20-year-old man from the Cleveland area has pleaded not
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Stephanie Comek, of 56 North Glenellen Road, Youngstown,
Two men charged with building-code violation at former Packard plant
Two men charged with building-code violation at former Packard plant
3 accused in plot vocalized beliefs, authorities say
Associated Press NEW YORK Two men arrested on charges of plotting to help the Islamic State
Drug charges
Drug charges CAMPBELL Police arrested Troy Wyant, 34, of Lowellville on misdemeanor charges of
2-year effort aims to prepare 500,000 Ohioans for emergencies
Associated Press COLUMBUS The American Red Cross and Columbia Gas have launched a new effort
Five Warren police officers file legal action over lack of promotions
Five Warren police officers have filed action with the 11th District Court of Appeals over the elimination of three top-level positions
Portman-Strickland Senate race will be wild
Opinion: U.S. Sen. Rob Portman says his criticism of ex-Gov. Ted Strickland isn’t “necessarily an attack.”
‘Jihadi John’ ID’d as London-raised college grad
Associated Press LONDON The world knows him as “Jihadi John,” the masked, knife-wielding
Coffee linked to reduced risk of MS
Coffee linked to reduced risk of MS Drink up, coffee lovers. Neurologists say a healthy appetite
About 61K Ohioans to lose Medicaid benefits
Associated Press COLUMBUS Roughly 61,000 Ohioans in Medicaid are expected to lose their coverage
APWU launches website for closing mail centers
Postal union launched the ‘My Mail, My Ohio’ website to show the impact on the shuttering of the processing centers.
Militants abduct more Christians
Militants abduct more Christians, smash ancient artifacts AP Photo BEI101, CAIMA802, CAIMA805,
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Goldwing Road Riders Association Ohio Chapter M will be having its monthly gathering
Judge’s decision clears way for return
The path toward resolution of his status has been cleared, though the clash between league and the union over the personal conduct policy persists.
NASCAR back on track for extra testing at AMS
After the glitz of Daytona, it’s time for the NASCAR grind.
Ohio exports hit record $52.1 billion
Ohio exports hit record $52.1 billion YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Department of Commerce released Ohio’s
oddly enough
oddly enough Fog machine in art installation prompts false fire alarms PITTSBURGH Where
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