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Rev. Timothy O’Neill to celebrate retirement Mass
His philosophy is "unselfish giving equals happiness."
Hilltop third-graders get Canfield history lesson
Third-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School received a lesson in local Canfield history during their Canfield History Walking Tour, visiting several historical sites and buildings ...
Giving more than hair
Erika Casey, Poland North Elementary School student, was the star of the show on May 27. During class she had her hair cut by stylist ...
Fifth-grade students celebrate their last day at AIS
Austintown Intermediate School celebrated its fifth-grade students’ last day within the school on June 4. In the afternoon, an award ceremony was hosted in the ...
Participants have paper art party at library
Paper Art was hosted at the Boardman library on May 18. Those in fourth grade all the way through twelfth were welcomed, accepting parents as ...
Stories published June 26, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Marriage equality supporters celebrate landmark decision
Marriage equality supporters celebrate landmark decision
Training program helps cops deal with people with mental-health issues
Training program helps cops deal with people with mental-health issues
10 students receive Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation scholarships
10 students receive Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation scholarships
Deliberations continue Monday for man charged with son's death
Deliberations continue Monday for man charged with son's death
Phantoms' Kyle Connor drafted by Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets selected Kyle Connor with the 17th pick of the first round.
Judge overrules jurisdiction issue in Oakhill case
Judge overrules jurisdiction issue in Oakhill case
Thousands attend Obama's eulogy for church shooting victims
Thousands attend Obama's eulogy for church shooting victims
Animal rights advocates gather outside Campbell Municipal Court
Animal rights advocates gather outside Campbell Municipal Court
Army Field Band concert is moved to Boardman High; fireworks postponed
Army Field Band concert is moved to Boardman High; fireworks postponed
UPDATE | Supreme Court extends same-sex marriage nationwide
Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage
Beheading, explosion at factory in France; suspects captured
Beheading, explosion at factory in France; suspects captured
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. July 6 at Antone’s Banquet Center, 8578
Tree planted to honor club member
Tree planted to honor club member HUBBARD Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189 Hubbard Road,
Two more inches of rain expected to start tonight
The heavy rain isn’t in the forecast after the weekend
Rev. Timothy O’Neill to celebrate retirement Mass
His philosophy is "unselfish giving equals happiness."
Wanyama improvises on new EP
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Wanyama singer-saxophonist Charlie Wilson admits the
Valley school districts see increases, decreases in state funding
Campbell and Youngstown will see increases in their state funding over the next two years
Overstuffed plot spoils silly, irreverent ‘Ted 2’ Unbearable
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer 2 While it’s unfair to judge a comedy simply for a ridiculous
See the USA's favorite Chevrolet July 9
The next-gen Cruze will be unveiled in Lordstown for the 4,500 General Motors Lordstown workers ready to build it
School changes begin 90 days after governor’s signature
The new law is a revamping of the academic distress commission legislation
Senate bill would close poor-performing charter schools
The bill passed 30-0 with bipartisan support
Hilltop fourth-graders experiment for Science Fair
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School brought
Lions and Lioness Clubs host Installation Night
On June 8, the Austintown Lions and Lioness Clubs hosted a joint Installation Night at Rachel’s
CHS soccer players train youth at camp
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters had its annual
Poland Community Briefs
Showcase holiday celebration Independence Day is a time for celebration, family and patriotism.
Poland Seminary High School scholarship award recipients announced
Poland Seminary High School students in the class of 2015 that have received scholarships have been
Canfield Sports Briefs
Send Neighbors your news If you’re a summer sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your
C.H. Campbell kindergartners perform “E-I-E-I Oops!”
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The kindergarten students of C.H. Campbell Elementary School
C.H. Campbell fourth-graders make final memories
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Austintown Community Briefs
Detwiler named to Dean’s List Sasha Detwiler was named to the Dean’s List at Youngstown State
Local students named to Spring 2015 Dean’s List at Youngstown State University
The following local students have been named to the Spring 2015 Dean’s List at Youngstown State
Hilltop crowns Mills Spelling Bee champ
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Twelve Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students put
Classic cars remind residents of past
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Poland Shepherd of the Valley hosted its second Annual Car
Hilltop third-graders get Canfield history lesson
Third-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School received a lesson in local Canfield history during their Canfield History Walking Tour, visiting several historical sites and buildings on the village green and surrounding areas during the day-long tour May 29.
Giving more than hair
Erika Casey, Poland North Elementary School student, was the star of the show on May 27. During class she had her hair cut by stylist Anna Popovich, from Aria Salon, and donated it to Locks of Love to make wigs for those that have lost hair due to a medical condition.
Local students named to Spring 2015 Dean’s List at Youngstown State University
Samantha Anderson Alex Ankerman James Augustine Emily Chandler Rachael Davis Taylor Erdel
June 8
June 8 Criminal damaging: A vehicle’s windshield was damaged by rocks. It was parked at a home in
Nov. 14 chosen for Pompeo, Reed nuptials
Anna Pompeo and Andrew Reed, both of Poland, are engaged and set to wed on Nov. 14. The engagement
Fifth-grade students celebrate their last day at AIS
Austintown Intermediate School celebrated its fifth-grade students’ last day within the school on June 4. In the afternoon, an award ceremony was hosted in the cafeteria to reward students in various categories of success.
Miss Billock, Mr. Landsberger will be married
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Billock of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlin
Parents announce Kloss-Smith wedding plans
Kelsey Kloss and Roman Smith, both of Kent, are engaged, their parents are announcing. She is the
Fourth grade graduates always follow their ‘North Star’
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On May 26, Poland North Elementary School honored fourth-
Austintown Sports Briefs
Hall of Fame to induct new additions The Austintown Fitch High School Athletic Hall of Fame will
Miss Matasic, Mr. Beatty will marry
Kim Matasic and Raymond Beatty, both of Poland, are engaged. Her parents are Lucille Matasic of
Boardman Center Middle School Honor Roll - Fourth Grading Period
Eighth Grade High Honor Roll Riley Adamowicz Augustino Arcuri Emma Arduin Andrew Beichner
Ashley Mrosko v Manuel Figueroa
Eric Hauter officiated at the 1 p.m. March 28 wedding of Ashley Mrosko and Manuel Figueroa at The
Italian NHS inducts new members
The Boardman High School chapter of the Societ Onoraria Italica, the Italian National Honor
Middle school students raise awareness for Jimmy V
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Austintown Middle School participated in Jimmy V Day on May
Boardman Community Briefs
Detwiler named to Dean’s List Sasha Detwiler was named to the Dean’s List at Youngstown State
June 12
June 12 Citation: Police near state Route 170 pulled over and issued a minor-misdemeanor citation
June 11
June 11 Theft: A man reportedly stole a computer, a tent and other merchandise from Walmart, 1300
Participants have paper art party at library
Paper Art was hosted at the Boardman library on May 18. Those in fourth grade all the way through twelfth were welcomed, accepting parents as well.
Local students named to Spring 2015 Dean’s List at Youngstown State University
Alex Bohr Melissa Burky Alyssa Conn Heather Cramer Ryan Emborsky Adam Gleussner Joshua
West Boulevard Elementary Honor Roll - Fourth Grading Period
Second Grade Bug Club Austin Gardner Emily Leonard Mikaela Mojica Gabby Vennetti
Weather, loss do not dampen enthusiasm
Bill and Kathy Casper weren’t about to let the threat of a little rain keep them away from Eastwood Field.
oddly enough
oddly enough Something’s rotten: Stench from fridge sends 11 to hospital LEXINGTON, Ky.
Campagna’s single drives in game-winner for Ohio Glaciers
The Glaciers are one of six Youngstown teams in the Bob Cene Memorial Tournament.
Penguins open 2015-16 season at Dallas on Oct. 8
The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin and end the 2015-16 season on the road.
Some funding for racino communities heads to governor’s desk
Some funding for racino communities heads to governor’s desk
Phantoms’ Connor projected as a top-14 pick
Kyle Connor is expected to be a lottery pick in tonight’s NHL Draft.
USA’s offense against China’s defense
The winner advances to a semifinal against top-ranked Germany or No. 3 France.
Jason N. Roeback has more than 20 years experience in hospital/health-care leadership
Began career as a Navy officer in the Medical Service Corps
Openly gay pitcher makes pro debut
Baseball history was made in Northern California wine country Thursday night when the sport’s first openly gay active professional started the game as a pitcher.
Customer complaints released by bureau
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released thousands of
Howland’s Grant given Big Ten medal of honor
Howland’s Grant given Big Ten medal of honor UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State student-athletes
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 69 in
Cavaliers trade out of draft’s first round
Cleveland swapped its first rounder for a pair of second-round picks from Minnesota.
Former Warren council president arraigned on credit-card charge
Former Warren councilman Bob A. Marchese is free on a personal recognizance bond on a felony charge of misuse of a credit card
Struthers City Council approves elderly van service
Struthers City Council approves elderly van service
Spikes blank Scrappers in home opener
The only highlight? Mahoning Valley managed four hits after getting blanked on Wednesday.
Father O’Neill said he may use his “be” philosophy for his last sermon this
Father O’Neill said he may use his “be” philosophy for his last sermon this Sunday. He used the
Hundreds mourn shooting victims
Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. A choir and band launched into one of Ethel Lance’s
LOWELLVILLE Village seeks interim police chief
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE Village council approved legislation to
Sciortino do 'the right thing' letter to be used as evidence he didn't
Opinion: Sciortino do 'the right thing' letter to be used as evidence he didn't
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, June 26, the 177th day of 2015. There are 188 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Port authority choice for new director is puzzling
Editorial: A month ago, we bemoaned the fact that there were only eight applicants for the position of
City cop escapes injury from motorist
City cop escapes injury from motorist YOUNGSTOWN Reports said a Canfield man almost ran over a
Youngstown signed a deal to target speeders on highways and in school zones
Those caught speeding would pay a fee, but not be convicted of a moving violation
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Macnee, star of 1960s TV series ‘The Avengers,’ dies LOS ANGELES Patrick Macnee,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Steel Valley Supernationals, 9 a.m. to midnight: Drag racing,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various
McDonald's debuts new, more "contemporary" restaurant on 224 in Boardman
McDonald's debuts new, more "contemporary" restaurant on 224 in Boardman
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown, Boardman, Canfield and Poland
Man who gave part of liver to little girl has some good karma coming his way
Life has been anything but normal since David Denovchek of Niles donated part of his liver to a little girl May 27, potentially saving her life.
Fire at black church in Georgia was arson, officials say
Fire at black church in Georgia was arson, officials say MACON, Ga. A fire that damaged a
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: “The Supreme Court cannot legislate from the bench, ignore the Constitution and pass a multi-
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Dovett Coleman and Edward Dubose, Youngstown, girl, June
Man, 19, killed in crash in Columbiana County
Man, 19, killed in crash in Columbiana County LISBON A 19-year-old man was killed in a crash on
rev. timothy o’neill
rev. timothy o’neill Background The Rev. Timothy O’Neill, raised on Youngstown’s West Side, will
OSU denies claims by former band director
Associated Press COLUMBUS The reputation of Ohio State University’s fired band director was not
CARL LEUBSDORF: Don’t count on gains to streamline voting
Opinion: Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton’s call for an automatic national voter registration system
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason T. Berlin, 37, of, 16722 state Route 62,
Caisson to carry slain policeman to Ohio cemetery
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio A caisson from a southwestern Ohio sheriff’s office will carry
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone
Ohio retailers say ‘no’ to sales of Confederate flags
Associated Press Flag retailers across Ohio are pulling Confederate flags off their shelves after
Just Pizzelles featured in guide
Just Pizzelles featured in guide CORTLAND Just Pizzelles, a producer of gourmet Italian pizzelle
Applications for US jobless aid rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly
Poland school board recognizes 18 retiring staff members
Poland school board recognizes 18 retiring staff members
Canfield Community Briefs
Showcase holiday celebration Independence Day is a time for celebration, family and patriotism.
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