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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Exhibit of rock-legend Dylan's pastel portrait coming to Butler
An exhibition of pastel portraits by Bob Dylan will open May 17 at the Butler Institute of American Art and remain on view until July 12.
Valley housing market last year had ups, downs
Local real-estate agents say the housing market in 2014 wasn’t as strong as it was in 2013, but they are optimistic for 2015.
Youngstown police seeking witnesses to pedestrian death
Police are seeking witnesses to the accident Tuesday evening that killed a pedestrian on the South Side.
State board members to push for charter school reforms
A coalition of seven state school board members, including Youngstown’s Bob Hagan, plans to address the lack of accountability — both financially and academically — of Ohio’s charter schools.
'What were you thinking?' judge asks man who spit on Youngstown cop
Prosecutors are recommending jail or prison time for a man who pleaded guilty Friday to a felony charge that he spit on a police officer in October.
Man guilty of shooting at Hubbard cop, jury says
A jury in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court found Jeff Irby, 26, of Youngstown and Indianapolis, Ind., guilty Friday of firing gunshots at a Hubbard police officer last October while fleeing from a traffic stop.
Annual vintage motorcycle exhibit opens Saturday in Warren
Dave Wrench and his wife Pamela are the epitome of motorcycle enthusiasts, which explains why they, along with 200 others, braved the chilly winter temperatures to preview the annual antique motorcycle show at the National Packard Museum Friday night.
US issues global travel alert after terror attacks in 3 countries
US issues travel alert after terror attacks in 3 countries
Warren man gets fed prison term for cocaine distribution conspiracy
Warren man gets fed prison term for cocaine distribution conspiracy
Ringleader in FAMU hazing case gets 6 plus years in prison
Ringleader in FAMU hazing case gets 6 plus years in prison
Russia lists transgender people among those unfit to drive
Russia lists transgender people among those unfit to drive
Fidel Castro death rumors sweep Internet, but no sign in Cuba
Fidel Castro death rumors sweep Internet, but no sign in Cuba
UPDATE | 6 dead in terror clashes in Paris; several hostages freed
6 dead in terror clashes in Paris; several hostages freed
Ohio State says championship isn’t a pass to miss class
Ohio State says championship isn’t a pass to miss class
Man guilty of firing gunshots at a Hubbard police officer
Man guilty of firing gunshots at a Hubbard police officer
Congressmen make wager on OSU-Oregon championship game
Congressmen make wager on OSU-Oregon championship game
Ohio dress shop linked to Ebola scare turns down city help
Ohio dress shop linked to Ebola scare turns down city help
Judge: Rehire Cleveland officer fired after deadly chase
Judge: Rehire Cleveland officer fired after deadly chase
French police kill suspects in Paris newspaper murders
French police kill suspects in Paris newspaper murders
UPDATED | Tressel selected for College Football Hall of Fame
YSU President Jim Tressel is addressing the media after being selected for the College Football Hall of Fame.
Ohio man arrested after 6-year-old spotted in casino garage
Ohio man arrested after 6-year-old spotted in casino garage
Ohio sheriff seeks state help in police shooting of boy
Ohio sheriff seeks state help in police shooting of boy
PennDOT lowers speed limit on roadways in the region
PennDOT lowers speed limit on roadways in the region
I-80 eastbound traffic diverted to U.S. 62 in Hubbard
I-80 eastbound traffic diverted to U.S. 62 in Hubbard
I-80 westbound lanes now open in Venango, Mercer counties
I-80 westbound lanes now open in Venango, Mercer counties
French terror suspects in phone contact, want 'martyr' death
French terror suspects in phone contact, want 'martyr' death
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet for lunch at noon Wednesday at Calle
Team plans breakfast
Team plans breakfast AUSTINTOWN Austintown Schools Robotics team will host a pancake breakfast
New filing in Oakhill case reveals more details, names Cafaro
The new 100-page document sheds more light on what prosecutors contend was coordinated corruption between Mahoning County officials and Anthony Cafaro Sr., above right. Defendants in the criminal conspiracy case are, from left, county Auditor Michael V. Sciortino, Atty. Martin Yavorcik and Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally.
‘Horrific’ second half dooms YSU against Wright State
The Penguins (9-9, 0-3 Horizon) shot 2 of 17 from the field to start the second half and allowed their offensive struggles to affect their defense.
YSU women win Horizon opener
Freshman Indiya Benjamin had 12 of her 17 points in the second half, and fellow freshman Nikki Arbanas had 13 of her 15 in the final 20 minutes.
Concerned Valley residents calling humane agencies about animals outside in frigid temps
Agents say people who see outside animals with inadequate shelter, food and water should report it.
Austintown man helps area animals with monthlong fundraiser
Five area rescues split donations from Chinebox
Ex-YSU coach Wolford hired at Oklahoma State
The Ursuline High graduate will be an offensive assistant.
4 Phantoms players set to play in USHL/NHL game
USHL general managers and NHL scouts choose the players. All 40 are eligible for the NHL Draft, 30 for the first time.
YSU will demolish former union hall
The area where the former union hall sits likely will be used for parking after the building is demolished
Durkin hired as Michigan defensive coordinator
Michigan hired the Boardman grad as its new defensive coordinator Thursday, reuniting him with new coach Jim Harbaugh.
2014 auto sales end with a bang; 2015 expectations high
It was another positive year for auto sales in the nation and in the Mahoning Valley.
Results of Thursday’s Girls basketball games
Columbiana 74, Southern 31 SALINEVILLE Baylie Mook scored 29 points and Emily Whitmer scored 21
NCAA FOOTBALL at a glance
KANSAS STATE Wildcats’ Bill Snyder elected to Hall MANHATTAN, KAN. Kansas State coach Bill
Wrongful death suit filed against Coitsville cops
Coitsville police and an ambulance company have been sued for alleged negligence in the death of a man who was under restraint while in police custody.
Ohio will no longer use 2-drug combo for executions
State will go back to a single drug used in past executions
METRO DIGEST || First aid for pets
First aid for pets YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, is
Lipkin appointed veep of local Jewish federation
Lipkin succeeds the retiring Sam Kooperman, who served the federation for 41 years, 29 of them as executive vice president.
Fire ruled arson
Fire ruled arson BOARDMAN Township officials are investigating a fire that broke out at a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Evelyn Virginia Lopeno, of 4443 Messerly Road, Canfield,
Tech Hits Home
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer LAS VEGAS Technology forecasters are calling 2015 the
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2015. There are 356 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Authorities search for link to terror groups
Combined dispatches As French police and security forces scoured the country for the two brothers
Thursday’s Top 25 men’s basketball games
No. 6 Gonzaga 88, San Francisco 57 SPOKANE, WASH. Kevin Pangos scored 17 points, Przemek
Honda fined $70M by US
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration said Thursday it is fining Honda $70
Nations must unite to prove pen is mightier than AK-47
Editorial: What do Marie Antoinette, Charles de Gaulle, Charlie Brown and Charlie Hebdo have in common? Each
42,000 jobs in the pipeline
Opinion: By Doug Oberhelman Chicago Tribune The United States has climbed out of the Great Recession, but
newsmakers
newsmakers Pacino’s Tony Award, Golden Globe go on auction NEW YORK If you have enough money,
Vallourec Star monitors oil price trends
Vallourec Star 'very cautiously' monitors oil price trends, customer activity
A gap in Cuomo’s legacy
Opinion: By Martin Schram Tribune News Service Accolades and oft-told anecdotes have been rolling in ever
Why doesn’t the new Congress inspire you?
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Isn’t the new Congress exciting! Weren’t
College football coup
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Growing up in Texas, I learned that God and guns were important, but
Nominees should be put to test
Opinion: WASHINGTON Senate confirmation hearings put nominees on notice that, as a Michigan state
Extending the Euro
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The eurozone continues to grow, but also continues to show the strains of
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host the Golden Globes awards show Sunday night (8 p.m. on NBC). Here
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host the Golden Globes awards show Sunday night (8 p.m. on NBC). Here
‘The Imitation Game’: gripping, remarkable
By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) While their careers include fine performances,
NAACP office vows vigilance after blast near Colo. office
NAACP office vows vigilance after blast near Colo. office DENVER Staff members at a Colorado
Father accused of tossing 5-year-old daughter off bridge
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Just 12 hours before police said John Jonchuck threw his
Primary election field taking shape
Opinion: With the filing deadline for the May primary less than a month away, candidates are starting to
Boxer won’t seek re-election
Associated Press WASHINGTON California Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, a tenacious liberal whose
Records: Police sent often to home of man killed at airport
Associated Press HILLIARD, Ohio Records show Ohio police responded frequently to disturbances in
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Jackson-Milton school board, reorganizational meeting 8 a.m., regular meeting
‘Revolution’ in Islam
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s president opened the new year with a dramatic call for a
Surplus food
Surplus food East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., Youngstown, food giveaway, 10 a.m. to noon
Crews fixing water main break near the Rescue Mission center in Youngstown
Crews fixing water main break near the Rescue Mission center in Youngstown
Irate underdogs: Some Buckeyes motivated by Ducks being favored
Offensive tackle Taylor Decker doesn’t believe that Ohio State is an underdog to Oregon in the national championship game on Monday.
Coca-Cola cuts jobs, Youngstown facility not affected
Coca-Cola says it will cut between 1,600 and 1,800 jobs in coming months to trim costs, but the Youngstown Coca-Cola facility will not be affected.
GOP advances bills on pipeline and health care
Associated Press WASHINGTON In command and ready for a fight, defiant Republicans ignored two
Grand jury refuses to indict teen on aggravated vehicular assault
A grand jury has indicted Ranyia J. Miller, 18, of Ogden Avenue Northwest
Early voting percentage up for 2014 election
Election officials also rejected fewer provisional ballots compared to four years ago
Wintry weather brings fatalities, school closings
Associated Press Dangerously cold temperatures plunged into the single digits around the U.S., and
Air-conditioning unit for Youngstown-owned downtown building was less expensive than the proposal
The board of control approved a final bill for the work
Boardman High School now one step closer to new football stadium being completed
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Another step was taken in the quest to raise $4 million
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Halcon’s 2015 drilling budget
Halcon’s 2015 drilling budget HOUSTON Halcon Resources Corp. announced additional reductions to
Carissa Burke v Joshua Kozic
Stambaugh Auditorium was the setting when Carissa Lynn Burke and Joshua Caleb Kozic exchanged vows
Nicole Bossone v John Rutherford
Nicole Bossone and John Rutherford exchanged vows during a wedding at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Boardman
Meridian Healthcare hosts “Breakfast with Santa”
Hundreds of children who otherwise might not have an opportunity to be part of a holiday event,
Two appointments made to Mill Creek MetroParks board
Mahoning County Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr. has made two appointments to the five-person Mill
Elizabeth Engler v Kirkland Lawrence
Elizabeth Houser Engler and Kirkland Lawrence, both of Chicago, exchanged wedding vows in a June 14
Glenwood Middle School hosts first annual Family Fun Night
Glenwood Middle School hosted its first of what is hoped to be an annual Family Fun Night on Nov. 12.
Austintown Bounce hosts Lunch with Santa event
On Dec. 7, Austintown Bounce, located at 4317 Kirk Road, hosted approximately 50 area children for a Lunch with Santa event.
Andrea Bovo v Mark Mehalco
Andrea Bovo and Mark Mehalco exchanged wedding vows Sept. 27 in Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dirk
Boardman High School Choral performs at Stambaugh Holiday Concert
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Stambaugh Auditorium hosted a Carols and Cocoa Dana
Austintown Community Briefs
The Bistro at MCCTC announces new winter and spring hours Student-operated restaurant, The Bistro
Residents get genealogical lesson at the Poland library
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Local residents who have a desire to research their family
Austintown library hosts monthly Sit ‘n Stitch program
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Since it started in September, the Austintown library’s
Columbus Children’s Theatre performs two classics for AIS students
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Third-grade students from Austintown Intermediate School
Local Boy Scout troops to host annual winter event
The annual Whispering Pines District Boy Scout Klondike Derby will be on Jan. 16-18 and will take
Boardman Sports Briefs
Bowling teams have mixed results against Perry The Boardman varsity boys bowling team fell to
North Elementary School hosts annual Winter Fest
As it has done for the last several years, North Elementary School hosted its Winter Fest event on Dec. 18 to give its students a chance to participate in several winter- and holiday-themed acvitities.
Reading offers up sweet experience for Robinwood students
Life for the fourth-grade class at Robinwood Lane Elementary recently proved to be like a box of
Poland Community Briefs
The Bistro at MCCTC announces new winter and spring hours Student-operated restaurant, The Bistro
Canfield Community Briefs
Newcomers Club of Canfield to meet The January meeting of the Newcomers Club of Canfield will be
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland girls victorious over Springfield The Poland girls varsity basketball team defeated
Boardman library offers flying fun for kids
With children off from school on Nov. 26, the Boardman library hosted an event that featured a story time and allowed them to make several different crafts.
Preschool celebrates Thanksgiving with feast
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Canfield United Methodist Church Preschool
Service organizations encourage Canfield helping Canfield
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Lions Club teamed up with the Canfield High
Hilltoppers shop Santa’s Workshop for family and friends
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School got a jump on the
Canfield Sports Briefs
Basketball classic to take place in January The eighth annual Boys Basketball Classic for fifth-
Poland library hosts weekly leadership book discussion group
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the last three years, the Poland library has hosted a
Families celebrate Lighting of the Green
The Rotary Club of Canfield continued the holiday tradition of the annual Lighting of the Green on Dec. 6.
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