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Niles senior center classes benefit the mind and body
Brian Jones, a certified fitness instructor, leads senior citizens in a movement in the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program offered at Niles SCOPE Senior Center.
Stories published January 22, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown schools showing great progress, superintendent reports
Youngstown schools chief Connie Hathorn thought hard about what he had to do as a leader to move the school district forward.
YSU department heads, faculty reject merger proposals
The idea of a merger of Youngstown State University colleges may be dead before it really got started.
Mahoning financial picture strong, auditor says in final report
Bolstered by soaring sales-tax revenues, the finances of Mahoning County are robust, county Auditor Michael V. Sciortino told the commissioners in his final annual state of the county report.
Air base, Kent Trumbull eyeing joint training complex
Kent State University at Trumbull is developing a multimillion-dollar Public Safety, Security and Environmental Health Institute, a training complex for police and fire, which includes a firing range.
YSU Diversity breakfast speakers urge activism, community
Following recent jury verdicts and protests related to police officer-shootings of blacks, the keynote speaker at Youngstown State University’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Diversity Breakfast urged attendees to continue Dr. King’s work as a drum major for justice.
State finds only fraction of Mahoning charter school students in class
When state auditors showed up unannounced at a Youngstown charter school last October, they found none of the 95 students who were reported to be attending on site.
Friends remember murdered man as good worker, nice guy in crumbling neighborhood
Pierogi Fridays will never be the same at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church without Mike Iwaniuk.
Mahoning deputies update sexual offender database
Mahoning County Sheriff Office deputies recently updated the department’s database of sexual offenders with help of the U.S. Marshals office.
Condoleezza Rice taking over Jeb Bush's education foundation
Condoleezza Rice taking over Jeb Bush's education foundation
Cincy councilman to run for US Senate against Portman
Cincy councilman to run for US Senate against Portman
MLK estate drops lawsuit against King Center over licensing
MLK estate drops lawsuit against King Center over licensing
Jury awards no damages in lawsuit against ex-Pittsburgh Steeler
Jury awards no damages in lawsuit against ex-Pittsburgh Steeler
'Wayfinding' signs design work to begin in Youngstown
'Wayfinding' signs design work to begin in Youngstown
Court hears arguments on Michael Jackson concert promoter lawsuit
Court hears arguments on Michael Jackson concert promoter lawsuit
Pa. mom arrested after newborn is found alive in toilet
Pa. mom arrested after newborn is found alive in toilet
Minor injuries for 2 Cleveland police officers in shooting
Minor injuries for 2 Cleveland police officers in shooting
Yemen president resigns under pressure from rebels
Yemen president resigns under pressure from rebels
Cops: 9-year-old twins left mostly alone for months, parents abroad
Cops: 9-year-old twins left mostly alone for months, parents abroad
Ohio jail looking at how inmate got wrong medicine for weeks
Ohio jail looking at how inmate got wrong medicine for weeks
GOP pushes abortion bill through House after earlier stumble
GOP pushes abortion bill through House after earlier stumble
High-speed chase in Cincy ends with crash, no serious injury
High-speed chase in Cincy ends with crash, no serious injury
Health worker exposed to Ebola released from Omaha hospital
Health worker exposed to Ebola released from Omaha hospital
Spot checks find pupils missing from Ohio charter schools
Spot checks find pupils missing from Ohio charter schools
Man, 46, arrested in sex assault on girl, 14, at Pa. church
Man, 46, arrested in sex assault on girl, 14, at Pa. church
Developer has plans to preserve Westinghouse atom smasher
Developer has plans to preserve Westinghouse atom smasher
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Nate and Kelly (McNab) Riegler of Chicago are announcing the birth of a son on Dec. 6 at
Ohio man set for arraignment on Capitol terror plot
Ohio man set for arraignment on Capitol terror plot
Mahoning commissioners approve funds for upcoming state speech tourney
Mahoning commissioners approve funds for upcoming state speech tourney
Ohio base loses out in competition for new Air Force center
Ohio base loses out in competition for new Air Force center
State wants Ohio inmates' lethal-injection lawsuit thrown out
State wants Ohio inmates' lethal-injection lawsuit thrown out
Cleveland man convicted of 2 eastern Ohio slayings from 1975
Cleveland man convicted of 2 eastern Ohio slayings from 1975
Marchionda to speak at Kiwanis luncheon
Marchionda to speak at Kiwanis luncheon YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to lunch with the
Disney parks-linked measles outbreak grows to 70 cases
Disney parks-linked measles outbreak grows to 70 cases
Cuyahoga County announces error in property tax bills
Cuyahoga County announces error in property tax bills
LIVE NOW | New Metroparks boss Aaron Young on Vindy Talk Radio
Mill Creek Metroparks' new boss Aaron Young is on Vindy Talk Radio at 10 a.m. today, along with supervising Judge Rusu.
Huntingon Bank reports 4th-quarter earnings of $164M
Huntington Bank reports 4th-quarter earnings of $164M
Today's Youngstown council safety committee meeting canceled
Today's Youngstown council safety committee meeting canceled
Shy of votes, House GOP drops planned vote on abortion bill
Shy of votes, House GOP drops planned vote on abortion bill
'Emergency' TV star speaker for Mahoning fire-rescue, EMS symposium
The 16th annual Mahoning County Fire Chiefs Association Fire-Rescue and EMS Symposium will be Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, 7300 N. Palmyra Road.
Early lead helps Canfield top Boardman
The Cardinals remained unbeaten in the AAC’s Red Tier.
Port Authority to weigh financial support for air-base survival
The Western Reserve Port Authority will discuss whether to financially support a local military affairs commission working to avoid closure or reductions at the 910th Airlift Wing
Former Nebraska DE Moss transfers to YSU
Mooney linebacker Jordan Jones has enrolled early at Kentucky.
No charges to be filed in East High bus fatality; dad wants new probe
State patrol reviewed GPS data before decision made
Browns’ new OC hire DeFilippo is a Valley native
The Browns have their sixth offensive coordinator in six years.
Tressel: Retention focus of YSU plan
YSU expects more reductions but President Jim Tressel says he wants to avoid layoffs
Zoldan sues Ice Zone partner
Zoldan is suing Thomas E. Hutch, for monetary damages and breach of contract.
Area teams gear up for annual Fitch wrestling event.
The two-day, 28-team tournament is set for Friday and Saturday at Fitch.
West Side man found dead in his home after Vindy carrier calls police
Had several blunt force injuries to back of head
Last Dream looks to make vision a reality at Rock Off
South Range sophomore Michael Kuhns has been dreaming about the High School Rock Off that takes place annually in Cleveland.
‘Fiddler on the Roof’
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Stage Left Youth Players will present a youth production of “Fiddler on the
Skowron resurrects his music career
Paul Skowron’s new album took almost two decades to get released.
Harlem Globetrotters coming to Covelli
The Harlem Globetrotters will come to Covelli Centre in Youngstown on Thursday.
Latin dance night at winery
Staff report CANFIELD Loyal Martinez, a Latin dance instructor from Pittsburgh, will be at
Demolition begins at Warren GE Ohio Lamp Plant
Preparation work has begun on the $2.4 million demolition of the 354,000 square foot historic General Electric Ohio Lamp Plant on Dana Street Northeast.
Boardman woman reports assaults by boyfriend, his family
The woman said her boyfriend hurt her — and his relatives then came to her residence and assaulted her in retaliation for his arrest on charges of domestic violence and operating a motor vehicle impaired.
Niles senior center classes benefit the mind and body
Brian Jones, a certified fitness instructor, leads senior citizens in a movement in the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program offered at Niles SCOPE Senior Center.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man accused of driving stolen Humvee on Alabama road COLUMBIANA, Ala. The vehicle
Choose new crabapple for landscape
Choose new crabapple for landscape ‘Crablandia,’ as it is called, is located in Wooster. This is
Tom “T.K.” Kress of Niles stretches in an arthritis exercise class. The 76-year-old said
Tom “T.K.” Kress of Niles stretches in an arthritis exercise class. The 76-year-old said the
South Range accepting nominations for HOF
South Range accepting nominations for HOF The South Range school district is now accepting
SWD destroy fruit
Q. Last year’s crop of raspberries was ruined by fruit maggots. Is there something I can do to
Best plants for 2015 growing season selected
By BARB DELISIO OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Well, the best plants for the 2015
Defense, re-signing Ben Roethlisberger top priorities for Steelers president
Art Rooney II looks at what’s ahead for the Steelers.
Deer in winter mean deer in spring
Deer in winter mean deer in spring If you notice deer in your yard this time of year, they are
Jewels of exotic flower world easier to grow than you think ORCHIDS
When you get your first orchid, it likely will be in bloom.
Committee established to create South Avenue Business Association
South Avenue Area Neighborhood Development Initiative forms steering committee to create business association
FEEDER FRENZY
FEEDER FRENZY When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. What: Family-friendly bird count and refreshments inside
More prep basketball
More prep basketball GIRLS Howland 70, Fitch 58 HOWLAND Victoria Rappach dominated 32
Deflated balls are just latest in Belichick’s reputation for guile
It all traces back to a reputation for gamesmanship that blossomed after the three-time Super Bowl winner’s last title in 2004.
German anti-Islam leader resigns after posts, photo
Associated Press BERLIN The leader of a German organization against the perceived “Islamization”
METRO DIGEST || Fire, EMS symposium to feature TV star
Fire, EMS symposium to feature TV star CANFIELD The 16th annual Mahoning County Fire Chiefs
Boehner defies Obama on Iran sanctions, invites Netanyahu
Associated Press WASHINGTON Defying President Barack Obama, House Speaker John Boehner announced
Japan’s Abe trying to free 2 hostages
Japan’s Abe trying to free 2 hostages TOKYO Japan is doing all it can to free two hostages the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Christina Miller and Aaron Selway, Youngstown, girl, Jan.
Columbiana Co. dog license deadline Jan. 31
Licenses also can be purchased from Columbiana County vendors
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2015. There are 343 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Base to get ‘monster’ $30M computer
Associated Press DAYTON An Ohio Air Force base is getting a “monster” $30 million super computer
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Johnie A. Washington, 46, of 7125 Locust Ave., Unit
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Jan.
Wilkerson gets prison term on drug charges
He brought heroin and cocaine into the Mahoning Valley, police said
US, Cuba spar over migration policy
Associated Press HAVANA The United States said Wednesday it dispatched additional ships to the
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lordstown Village Council Safety Committee, 9 a.m., council chambers, 1455 Salt
Senate Democrats outline legislative priorities
Raising the minimum wage, expanding Medicaid and increasing charter school oversight are on the agenda
FERGUSON, mo., police shooting Official: FBI finishes its civil-rights probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON The FBI has completed its investigation into the police shooting of
Shiite rebels, Yemen’s president reach agreement to end standoff
Associated Press SANAA, YEMEN Shiite rebels holding Yemen’s president captive in his home
Dash-cam video shows shooting
Associated Press BRIDGETON, N.J. With the dashboard camera in their cruiser rolling, police
Trumbull Planning Commission to write new comprehensive plan for Girard
Trumbull Planning Commission to write new comprehensive plan for Girard
WTG
Today Children WOW! After Hours!, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Oh Wow! Children’s Center for Science and
Welfare state is exploding
Opinion: WASHINGTON America’s national character will have to be changed if progressives are going to
Palestinians’ decision to join the ICC is worthy of support
Opinion: By Kenneth Roth Los Angeles Times The Israel exception to Western governments’ human rights
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “2Real4U,SDRq a new Christian drama series, will be shot in the Youngstown
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Boy Next Door (R) A high-school teacher coping with a failed marriage and
Robbery charge
Robbery charge BOARDMAN A 15-year-old faces a felony robbery charge after police said he
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Steve
Lew slams door on efforts to lower top individual tax rate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew dismissed efforts in Congress to
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS CBS zaps its rivals NEW YORK Except for CBS, the broadcast networks mostly closed
Overturn Citizens United
Opinion: By Brian Gilmore Tribune News Service Five years after the Citizens United decision, it is time
Nearly 3M gallons of brine spill in ND
Associated Press Nearly 3 million gallons of saltwater generated by oil drilling have leaked from
Microsoft shows off Windows 10 and its new 3-D gadget HoloLens
Associated Press REDMOND, WASH. Microsoft on Wednesday took the wraps off a new version of
Radio show smoothing out evenings
Local adult-urban radio station “Hot Jamz” 1570 AM WHTX has added the “The Quiet Storm With Lenny Green” to its lineup.
Saudis should spare the rod
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: A blogger in Saudi Arabia who was convicted of insulting Islam and sentenced to
“The Taste” (8 p.m., ABC): The third-season winner is named.
“The Taste” (8 p.m., ABC): The third-season winner is named. “Backstrom” (9 p.m., Fox): Rainn
American Express to cut 4,000+ jobs
American Express to cut 4,000+ jobs NEW YORK American Express said Wednesday it plans to cut
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Immigration has been a great strength for America
Opinion: By Robert P. GEORGE The Philadelphia Inquirer How do immigrants become Americans? It goes
Obama should appoint a panel to work on reforming tax code
Editorial: President Barack Obama, in his first State of the Union address to a Republican-controlled
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