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Bridge work at 224, 11 to start in March, stop for Canfield Fair
Nichole Miner stands near the bridge on U.S. Route 224 in Canfield on Friday. Miner’s Tractor Sales Inc. will be affected by the work on ...
Stories published January 24, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Sunoco pipeline replacement to continue under Mill Creek MetroParks
A replacement project for two pipelines that run under parts of Mill Creek MetroParks will continue as Sunoco Pipeline L.P. begins work on sections of pipe in Hitchcock Woods.
Sunday Vindicator to provide Oakhill corruption case primer
On his first day as Mahoning County commissioner, John A. McNally met with Anthony Cafaro Sr. to discuss the possible relocation of a county department housed in a Cafaro Co.-owned building.
Mayor seeking applicants for health board vacancy
Mayor John A. McNally is seeking city residents at least 18 years old interested in serving on the Youngstown Board of Health to fill an unexpired term ending March 21, 2016.
150 take icy plunge for Special Olympics today at Mosquito
Air temperature — 28 degrees? No problem. Water temperature — 32 degrees? Bring it on.
Akron Children's assumes operations of St. Joseph peds unit
Akron Children’s Hospital continued its expansion into Trumbull County by taking over operation of the pediatric-care unit last week at Mercy St. Joseph Warren Hospital.
Boardman aiming to preserve single-family neighborhoods
New duplexes and apartments soon will not be permitted in one township neighborhood, as the township administration continues its efforts to “stabilize neighborhoods,” as Zoning Inspector Sarah Gartland puts it.
Canfield cracking down on weight limits on township roads
Several roads in Canfield Township will soon have weight-limit signs posted on them as the township cracks down on overweight loads.
Mahoning dog warden tracking wild strays
Officials from the Mahoning County Dog Warden’s office captured two dogs from a pack of wild strays in the Youngstown and Girard area.
Kokrak tied for 16th in Humana Challenge
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a 2-under par 70 in the third round of the Humana Challenge on Saturday.
YSU women fall in shootout at Oakland
Oakland outscored YSU 8-2 over the final 2:20 to beat the Penguins, 85-82.
Japan, US condemn unverified video claiming Japanese hostage killed;
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe angrily demanded Sunday that the extremist Islamic State group release a Japanese journalist it is holding hostage after a new online video purported to show that another hostage had been killed.
Group spreads cheer
Group spreads cheer YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Chapter of the Links is spreading late holiday
Cookies & Cocktails: Dough for a cause
A sweet event helps the Valley's history center.
Warriors' Thompson dazzles with 37-point quarter
Klay Thompson set an NBA record for the most points — 37 — in a quarter Friday night and finished with 52.
Poland’s depth, defense doom Fitch
The best thing about the Poland High boys basketball team is it has 11 good players. Worst thing, too.
Feds say airline not fit to provide Chicago flights from Youngstown
The U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively denied the application of Aerodynamics Inc. to begin daily air service between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport based on the airline’s lack of “fitness.”
Culver, Harding hold on to outlast Canfield
At 6-foot-9. Warren Harding post man Derek Culver pretty much hovers over opponents.
McClurkin pleads to reduced charges, agrees to testify against brother
Patrick J. McClurkin, the younger of the two McClurkin brothers charged with defrauding more than 50 customers of their former McClurkin Funeral Home, has pleaded guilty to reduced charges
Valley gas station owner detained by feds, accused of $2.5 million fraud
A 30-page affidavit filed in Youngstown federal court by a local FBI agent lays out a fraud he says a Howland gas-station owner carried out in 2012 to defraud an Illinois bank out of $2.5 million.
Ryan Palmer had chance to break 59 in Humana Challenge
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a second-round 68 and is tied for 11th.
Phantom Power Play introduces local kids to hockey
The Youngstown Phantoms may have found their next star player — or at the very least, gained some young hockey fans.
Day one at Hephner tests wrestlers’ endurance
The tournament features 14 weight classes, ranging from 106 pounds to 285 pounds. Each weight class holds four pools with six wrestlers in each group.
Campbell rally protests animal cruelty
Woman pleads not guilty against animal-cruelty charges of abandoning her dog
3 from Toledo arrested in Boardman for using counterfeit money
Three men from Toledo face felony charges after township police said they used counterfeit money at an area business.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-under 68 in the
TedxYoungstown breaks boundaries
The second-year of TedxYoungstown experiences ‘great growth’ in audience
Oakhill prosecutors: Yavorcik motion to dismiss factually wrong
The head of the Ohio Elections Commission says his agency doesn’t have jurisdiction in this matter
State Sen. Cafaro gets committee assignments
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni is minority leader of the Senate
Bridge work at 224, 11 to start in March, stop for Canfield Fair
Nichole Miner stands near the bridge on U.S. Route 224 in Canfield on Friday. Miner’s Tractor Sales Inc. will be affected by the work on the bridge, and she has had to take down a concrete sign for her business as construction nears.
Family Dollar to open in Leetonia
Family Dollar to open in Leetonia LEETONIA A new Family Dollar store is set to open later this
State unemployment rate drops below 5 percent
Ohio's unemployment rate at 4.8 percent for the month of December.
More boys Basketball Friday’s other games
Boardman 57 East 54 YOUNGSTOWN Gannon Murray scored 16 points, five rebounds and five assists to
NFL investigation continues into allegations against Patriots
The NFL said it began its investigation Sunday night and expects cooperation from other clubs.
Americans headline NHL All-Star game
Some of the best players in the world will be absent from the game on Sunday, yet the list of American-born talent is longer than it’s ever been.
Cavaliers crush Hornets
LeBron James scored 25 points and the Cavaliers put on a dominant performance by routing the Charlotte Hornets 129-90 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.
MVAC assembly
MVAC assembly youngstown Mahoning Valley Association of Churches conducted its annual assembly
prayer options Different approaches
Zion Lutheran Church, 10857 Main St., New Middletown, offers various methods of prayer. Many of the
Prayer paths are diverse
Options encourage people to find what works for them in order to be attentive to God By LINDA M.
birthdays
birthdays Singer Ray Stevens is 76. Singer Aaron Neville is 74. Singer Neil Diamond is 74. Country
Mahoning County courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher L. Randolph, 33, of 551 W. Omar St.,
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, HUBBARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Jan.
newsmakers
newsmakers Stephen Collins’ divorce finalized LOS ANGELES A judge has finalized the divorce
Pot-related poison-control calls rise in Colo., Wash.
Associated Press SEATTLE Marijuana-related calls to poison-control centers in Washington and
McDonald man convicted of Worker’s Compensation fraud
McDonald man convicted of Worker’s Compensation fraud
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.44 -0.14 Avalon
Court to review use of execution drug
Court to review use of execution drug WASHINGTON The Supreme Court is stepping into the issue
Good times keep rolling Americans paying less than $2 per gallon for gas
Associated Press NEW YORK At some point, this will end, perhaps even soon. The price of gasoline
Been at the movies lately? A good number of actors are livin’ large and loving it.
Been at the movies lately? A good number of actors are livin’ large and loving it. Translation:
Pa. to pay $40K to anti-drilling group over listing as potential terror threat
Associated Press WILKES-BARRE, Pa. The state of Pennsylvania agreed to pay about $40,000 to an
It’s time to rethink marijuana
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: A federal judge has done what Congress and the Obama administration have failed
Ohio flu hospitalizations decreasing
Associated Press COLUMBUS State health officials are reporting a decrease in the number of flu-
Federer ousted from Australian Open in 3rd round
His chances of reaching a 12th consecutive semifinal at Melbourne Park were erased in a shocking third-round loss to Andreas Seppi on Friday.
Bradley Cooper in ‘Elephant Man’
Staff report LONDON Bradley Cooper is swapping Broadway for London’s West End. Producers
A collapse in lawmaking?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Sen. Tom Sawyer, a Democrat from Akron, made his two-hour drive down to the Statehouse
SkyMall files for bankruptcy
SkyMall files for bankruptcy Associated Press NEW YORK Apparently, airline passengers
Prayers said for Japanese hostages
Associated Press TOKYO Prayers were offered Friday at Tokyo’s largest mosque for two Japanese
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2015. There are 341 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Fla. man seeks trademark on ‘Je Suis Charlie’
Associated Press AVENTURA, Fla. A Miami-area man is seeking to profit from the phrase “Je Suis
Expedia buys Travelocity for $280M in cash
Associated Press NEW YORK Expedia has acquired travel-booking site Travelocity from the Sabre
GOP targets president’s initiatives
Opinion: Neither the modest new proposals President Barack Obama outlined in his State of the Union speech,
METRO DIGEST || Suspect arrested
Suspect arrested YOUNGSTOWN A man wanted on a burglary warrant tried to climb out a second-story
Muslim leaders must take on Islamists fomenting trouble
Editorial: This month’s march of millions of French citizens in Paris and other cities to honor the victims of
Privacy concerns over website prompt reversal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bowing to privacy concerns, the Obama administration reversed itself
Ash Wednesday services, Lenten events to be listed
Ash Wednesday services, Lenten events to be listed Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mark and Jennifer Thompson, Petersburg, girl, Jan. 22.
US judge strikes down Ala. gay-marriage ban
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. Alabama became the latest state to see its ban on gay
METRO DIGEST || Boardman checkbook fraud
Checkbook fraud BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a case of theft by deception and
Hall of Fame player Ernie Banks dead at 83
Hall of Fame player Ernie Banks dead at 83 Hall of Fame slugger Ernie Banks, the two-time MVP who
Voices of Faith q & a
Voices of Faith q & a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. What does the Bible mean when it says:
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