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Couple killed in Austintown crash as icy roads snarl traffic
Rain, falling temperatures and snow contributed to several traffic accidents Thursday, including a 2-truck crash that killed Irven B. Wilhelm, 78, and his wife, Evelyn, ...
Boardman library hosts Candy Land event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a new event on Dec. 23,
Austintown teen gives back to women’s center
For the vast majority of women, becoming pregnant is a life-changing experience.
Genealogical research class hosted by the Poland library
Local residents who have a desire to research their family history got a lesson in how to use the library’s online databases during a presentation ...
Students inspire each other for Synergy of the Arts
More than 25 Canfield High School students performed a varied array of artistic endeavors in a talent show performance during the sixth annual Synergy of ...
Stories published January 30, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Transcripts of taped conversations lend new light in Oakhill case
Prosecutors in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal corruption case contend Martin Yavorcik, one of the defendants, discussed concealing contributions from Anthony Cafaro Sr. to his failed 2008 Mahoning County prosecutor bid.
Strickland to run for US Senate next year, sources say
Former Gov. Ted Strickland, who last successfully ran for office in 2006, will seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate next year, sources close to him confirmed.
Youngstown Rotary centennial lunch today at Tyler history center
Refreshments and reflection were all part of the Youngs-town Rotary Club’s centennial luncheon Friday at the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center.
LeBron returns, Love, Irving team for 44, as Cavs top Kings
Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving combined for 44 points, and LeBron James scored 19 in his return from a one-game absence.
Mahoning commissioners approve final phase of Boardman sewage plant upgrade
The Mahoning County commissioners have approved a $159,010 consulting engineering agreement with URS Corp. of Akron for the third and final phase of an upgrade to the Boardman sewage-treatment plant on East Parkside Drive.
Suicidal Warren man still missing after today's search
Four friends of a 73-year-old man missing since Sunday resumed the search for him Friday in the woods behind the Short Stop Truck Stop on state Route 5, Warren Township, after his pickup truck was found at the truck stop Thursday.
Mahoning man wants 112-year sentence for crimes committed at 15 reduced
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in the case of a Mahoning County defendant who says the 112-year prison term he received for the rape, robbery and kidnapping offenses he committed when he was 15 is cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the 8th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Poland woman suing 20 'John Does' for hacking into home monitors
A Poland woman has filed suit in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court claiming her privacy has been invaded because someone hacked into video monitoring of her home and viewed her breastfeeding her child in the child’s bedroom.
Church collecting supplies, cash for group protecting homeless, abused, neglected kids
WARREN Betty Strawderman fills the role of an earthly guardian angel who nurtures children physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
PUC gives Uber 2-year Pennsylvania license — except Philly
PUC gives Uber 2-year Pennsylvania license — except Philly
Pro wrestler Mick Foley booted for cheating at Wing Bowl
Pro wrestler Mick Foley booted for cheating at Wing Bowl
Pot charge dropped against Patriots’ Blount near Pittsburgh
Pot charge dropped against Patriots’ Blount near Pittsburgh
Police release details in students’ likely murder-suicide
Police release details in students’ likely murder-suicide
State’s top court to hear arguments on Mahoning County case
State’s top court to hear arguments on Mahoning County case
Sources: Strickland to run for U.S. Senate in 2016
Sources: Strickland to run for U.S. Senate in 2016
Kasich to give State of the State speech in Wilmington
Kasich to give State of the State speech in Wilmington
Lawmaker's sibling is backer of push to legalize marijuana use
Lawmaker's sibling is backer of push to legalize marijuana use
President’s police task force begins Ohio sessions
President’s police task force begins Ohio sessions
State reports decrease in Ohio flu hospitalizations
State reports decrease in Ohio flu hospitalizations
Former GOP nominee Romney will not run for president in ’16
Former GOP nominee Romney will not run for president in ’16
Oakhill defendant wants to share evidence; AG objects, cites threats
Prosecutors object as at least one witness has already been threatened
Globetrotters entertain fans at Covelli Centre
Urged on by 6-foot-9 inch front man “Big Easy,” the crowd ate up the Globetrotters’ antics — from their spontaneous dance routines to the fake water-bucket toss.
Rep. Johnson peps up crowd at annual GOP event
The Mahoning Valley McKinley Club celebrated 100 years.
Boardman’s Gonda stays cool in the pool
Sarah Gonda holds Boardman records in both the 100-yard backstroke and 200 individual medley.
Gov. Kasich outlines tax reform proposals
Kasich would eliminate income taxes on most small businesses, cut taxes for low-, middle-income residents
Hubbard’s Jones still committed to WVU
Hubbard High School senior Matt Jones has always been a big kid.
Preliminary work for 224/11 construction to begin Feb. 16
Main construction for bridge replacement still set for early March
YSU men fall short at Detroit in overtime
The Penguins erased a 15-point deficit in the second half.
Canfield Township going through records, some historic
Original U.S. Route 224 bonds, court cases from 1800s highlight oldest records
Indoor soccer league scouts local talent
By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com As of 2007, Kiki Willis, likely the best soccer talent to emerge
Trumbull engineer’s office plans injection-well summit
Many local officials in Trumbull County have fielded complaints from the public about truck traffic and other concerns regarding brine injection wells that serve the gas and oil industry here.
Second-half run lifts Raiders as Rams’ Harkins gets 1,000
Mineral Ridge’s Alyssa Harkins made a foul shot with 1:53 to play to reach 1,000 points.
Alvaro’s goals sparked Phantoms’ sweep of CR
In 35 games, Alvaro has four goals and 15 assists. His plus/minus rating is +1.
METRO DIGEST || Child in car at drug arrest
Child in car at drug arrest CAMPBELL Police arrested Charles George Jr. of Youngstown on drug-
Trumbull jail count leads to release of man with knife
Police chief says he’s never had any problem with the jail’s intake practices or decisions.
Lordstown officer justified in firing at store owner, prosecutor says
The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office will not present information to a county grand jury regarding the shots fired at Lordstown resident George Rafidi by Lordstown Police Detective Chris Bordonaro.
Couple killed in Austintown crash as icy roads snarl traffic
Rain, falling temperatures and snow contributed to several traffic accidents Thursday, including a 2-truck crash that killed Irven B. Wilhelm, 78, and his wife, Evelyn, 76, of Deerfield on Mahoning Avenue near Turner Road in Austintown. the vindicator
Holy Family students bake as part of lesson
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of the lesson of learning the letter B, pre-
Penn-Ohio Singers bring Christmas joy to Greenbriar
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Dec. 14, members of the Penn-Ohio Singers gave a
Boardman library All About Yarn event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For more than a year, the Boardman library has been
SOCIETY DIGEST || Rescue group's bunny open house Saturday
Rescue group sets bunny open house NORTH LIMA F5RS, Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, & Feathered Friends
Poland Local Schools to have kindergarten registration
Registration for children entering kindergarten at Poland Local Schools this fall will be offered on
Hassay inaugurated as president of the student union
ON Jan. 15, H. Cole Hassay was inaugurated as the 93rd President of the John Carroll University
Canfield swim teams take second
The Canfield swim team competed at the AAC championship meet on Jan. 17. Canfield went up against
Canfield Sports Briefs
CHS seeking new head coach Canfield High School is currently searching for a head track coach.
Holy Family School hosts annual spelling bee
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Holy Family School hosted its annual spelling bee on Jan.
Poland Sports Briefs
PSHS girls defeated The Poland Seminary High School girls varsity basketball team defeated
Students named to President’s List at YSU
The following Youngstown State University students from Canfield have been named to the President’s
Boardman Sports Briefs
BGMS girls lost to Warren The Boardman Glenwood Middle School eighth-grade girls lost to Warren by
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch boys bowling defeats Canfield The Austintown Fitch boys bowling team recently defeated
Austintown library hosts new event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a new event on Jan. 5, an
Amanda Imperatore v Matthew Srnec
PITTSBURGH Father Daniel Walsh officiated the 3 p.m. Sept. 20 exchange of vows between Amanda
Students named to YSU President’s List
The following Youngstown State University students from Boardman have been named to the President’s
Distinguished Alumni Award applicants sought
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Boardman High School Alumni
Austintown Community Briefs
Seeking past presidents The Austintown Council of PTAs is looking for past presidents of all PTA
Local students named to YSU Dean’s List
Youngstown State University’s best and brightest students have been named to the Fall 2014 Dean’s
Amanda Cramer, Fritz Foraker are engaged
The parents of Amanda L. Cramer of Columbus are announcing her engagement and upcoming marriage to
Poland Community Briefs
BPJWL to have membership open house The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League is having a new
Amateur bakers sought for local Cupcake War
If your creative treats are the envy of your friends and family then it is time to test your skills
Local students named to YSU Dean’s List
Youngstown State University’s best and brightest students have been named to the Fall 2014 Dean’s
Boardman library hosts Candy Land event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a new event on Dec. 23,
Austintown teen gives back to women’s center
For the vast majority of women, becoming pregnant is a life-changing experience.
Collins-Staley vow exchange will be in 2016
LISBON Kurt and Darlene Vancura of Lisbon are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Dr.
Morgan Zamary v Jeffrey Talty
CLEVELAND In the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Morgan Zamary and Jeffrey Talty exchanged
Genealogical research class hosted by the Poland library
Local residents who have a desire to research their family history got a lesson in how to use the library’s online databases during a presentation by the Main library’s genealogy and local history librarian Tim Seman on Jan. 15.
Cleveland denies discrimination against police
Associated Press CLEVELAND The city of Cleveland denies allegations of discrimination made in a
Short irons are no friend to Tiger in Phoenix Open
Tiger Woods helped attract a record, raucous crowd to the Phoenix Open on Thursday, the first big event in a week that concludes with the Super Bowl.
NYC-funded law firm involved in anti-police video
NYC-funded law firm involved in anti-police video A Bronx law firm that receives city funding has
Key figure in drug ring sentenced
Associated Press WHEELING, W.Va. A 38-year-old West Virginia man has been sentenced to more than
President calls for surge in spending
Associated Press WASHINGTON Declaring an end to “mindless austerity,” President Barack Obama
Students inspire each other for Synergy of the Arts
More than 25 Canfield High School students performed a varied array of artistic endeavors in a talent show performance during the sixth annual Synergy of the Arts Jan. 16.
Hope fades for hostage swap
Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan The father of a Jordanian fighter pilot and the wife of a
At least 2 killed in blast at children’s hospital
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Injured and bleeding, mothers carrying infants fled from a
Penn National reports net loss in fourth quarter earnings
Penn National Gaming Inc., the owner of Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, reported net revenue of $651.4 million for the fourth quarter.
Gordon admits drinking; fires back at critics
Browns receiver Josh Gordon said on Thursday that his latest trouble with the NFL results from having a few drinks with teammates.
It’s off to the races in Youngstown
Opinion: Expect a flood of Youngs-town City Council candidates — primarily in the 5th, 6th and 7th Wards — to
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2015. There are 335 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
club calendar
ASSOCIATIONS American Business Women’s Association, Tri-Gold Chapter meeting will be at 1 p.m.
Cousin finds boy’s sleeping situation very odd
Dear Annie: Over the holidays, I stayed at my cousin’s home. My cousin has two children, a daughter
METRO DIGEST || Police seek help to find missing Warren man
Police seek help to find missing man WARREN Police are asking the public to be watchful for
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Business Women’s Association, Tri-Gold Chapter meeting at 1p.m. Wednesday at
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Cardinal Joint Fire District Board of Trustees, special meeting, 8 a.m., Canfield
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges
Youngstown, Cortland, Canfield among best Ohio places to retire
A study completed by SmartAsset, a data-gathering website on financial topics, places Cortland as the No. 1 place to retire and Youngstown as the No. 2 place.
Obama reaches out to India
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: During President Barack Obama’s visit to India this week, he was chief
Huckabee’s attack on Beyonce is silly
Opinion: By Fred McKissack Tribune News Service It seems like Mike Huckabee is running out of ideas.
Earnings, sales down for Ford in 2014
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Ford Motor Co. is putting a tough year behind it and promising
Senate passes Keystone pipeline bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over par 72 in
Black wealth matters
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords As protesters march through our cities to remind us that black
Study: Credit-card data not anonymous
Associated Press WASHINGTON Credit-card data isn’t quite as anonymous as promised, a new study
oddly enough
oddly enough Cat claws out of grave after being hit by car and buried TAMPA, Fla. Bart the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew S. McFall, 27, of 77 Whitman Lane,
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Gene Hackman is 85. Actress Tammy Grimes is 81. Actress Vanessa Redgrave is 78.
Senate should lift blockade
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg News Almost a month into the 114th Senate, the new Republican
Suddenly, Dems have ideas, too
Opinion: Only a few months ago, it looked as if Republicans had recaptured their old claim to be the party of
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Wynonna Judd, 8 p.m.: Country star will entertain at Stambaugh
Nanny state is out of control
Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday The story about a brother and sister, ages 10 and 6, who were stopped by
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, winter coat and
Super Bowl coaches a study in contrasts
Put Bill Belichick behind a microphone and he’s C-SPAN — minus the information. Pete Carroll is more like a Lifetime movie.
Attendance audit by the state shows charter schools’ flaws
Editorial: If any doubts linger on the press- ing need for massive structural reform in the operation and
McDonald’s faces rise in competition
Associated Press NEW YORK McDonald’s new boss must feel like a freshly crowned king under
Author Dr. Thomas Daniel gives presentation
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Over the course of more than two years’ research and 18
Australian Open finals to have familiar names
Australian Open finals to have familiar names MELBOURNE, Australia Andy Murray advanced to his
WRTA bus ridership up 5 percent
Despite a bitter cold winter, Western Reserve Transit Authority bus ridership rose 5 percent in 2014 over 2013.
Presentations for officials
Presentations for officials YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will host two
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Jan.
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