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Mollie Kessler leaves rare legacy of education for Youngstown students
Mollie Kessler, who died April 30 at 88, leaves a legacy of education in both the school she started and the hundreds of students who have learned there.
Mahoning Valley native, JC Penney CEO, gets prestigious Gardner leadership award
Myron E. Ullman III is not just the chief executive officer of J.C. Penney or the chairman of Mercy Ships International or a member of the Starbucks board and several others.
Warren Relay includes mom who defied odds, 92-year-old survivor
Cancer survivors, 600 of them clad in purple T-shirts with colorful letters emblazoned with the word “hope,” marched around Courthouse Square this evening.
Fellows marks National Public Gardens Day with free tea, annual sale
Bright sun, warm weather, a slight breeze and blooming flowers: Friday was the perfect day to spend in a garden.
Klutzy robber clues in cops
One of two city police detectives investigating six armed robberies within three weeks in October 2013 said in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Friday they were able to link the robberies because of their similarities — including the fact that one of the robbers was a klutz.
Court weighs possible testimony of wife of man accused of murder
Judge Peter Kontos of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court had a hearing today to begin to determine whether the wife of a man charged with murder will testify in his trial, set for Sept. 8.
No charges in case of 3-year-old who killed toddler brother
No charges in case of 3-year-old who killed toddler brother
Akron mayor resigning; blames newspaper, councilman feud
Ohio mayor resigning; blames newspaper, councilman feud
Last of 10 young white people in racial assault sentenced
Last of 10 young white people in racial assault sentenced
Obama says trade deal lets US write the rules, not China
Obama says trade deal lets US write the rules, not China
4 killed after small plane crashes into busy Atlanta interstate
Small plane crashes into busy Atlanta interstate; 4 killed
Ohio lawyer charged with theft from wards gives up law license
Attorney charged with theft from wards gives up law license
Lane closures to begin Monday on I-680 under Western Reserve Road
Lane closures begin Monday on I-680 under Western Reserve Road
3 California men, Minnesota company charged in drug scheme
3 California men, Minnesota company charged in drug scheme
QB Terrelle Pryor trying to catch on with Bengals
Quarterback Terrelle Pryor trying to catch on with Bengals
Portion of state Route 165 in Goshen Township has reopened
Portion of state Route 165 in Goshen Township has reopened
Ohio State plans to freeze costs for in-state students
Ohio State plans to freeze costs for in-state students
NAACP scholarship recognition event is Saturday at McGuffey Centre
NAACP scholarship recognition event is Saturday at McGuffey Centre
More than 700 people cited for texting while driving in Ohio
More than 700 people cited for texting while driving in Ohio
Wright-Patt Air Force base near Dayton steps up security; delays expected
Ohio Air Force base steps up security; delays expected
Mahoning Valley sales up in April for new, used cars
Mahoning Valley sales up in April for new, used cars
Austintown man faces drug charges after arrest in Boardman
Austintown man faces drug charges after arrest in Boardman
Disorderly man arrested at downtown Youngstown bar
Disorderly man arrested at downtown Youngstown bar
Woman's dog attacks man who is accused of domestic violence
Woman's dog attacks man who is accused of domestic violence
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14 will have its monthly luncheon meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the
Rabbit adoption events are scheduled
Rabbit adoption events are scheduled HERMITAGE, PA. F5RS will sponsor two rabbit adoption
Rep. Tim Ryan hails $9.4M for air base in bill he opposed
‘I don’t see anything wrong with’ that, he said
Mancini, Pelini, Tressel embrace homecoming
Ray “Boom Boom” Man cini has traveled the world, fought in the world’s most famous arena (Madison Square Garden in New York City) and will soon be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Canfield bats succeed against Mathews ace Eggens
Early in Thursday’s matchup against Mathews pitcher Cheyenne Eggens, the Canfield High School softball team quickly realized what the South Florida commit brought to the table.
Youngstown's law requiring $1M insurance on street gatherings questioned
One constitutional law professor says the policy isn’t proper while another says city ‘might be just on the good side’
Rockets retain boys team title; Zallow gets MVP; Harding and Girard girls tie
McDonald High boys retained their Trumbull County track and field title at Lakeview High School on Thursday.
YSU Herbarium named for late biology prof
Carl F. Chuey, a YSU biology professor, grew the university’s herbarium to the fourth-largest in Ohio
Ohio chief justice lauds work of cops at Columbiana memorial service
The public should not lose sight of the fact the vast majority of police officers uphold a strong work ethic and are dedicated to protecting their communities, the chief justice said
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with OSHP cruiser
The acident happened on Lipkey Road in Jackson Township
Trumbull corrections officers get pay increases of $1.15 per hour over 3 years
Sixty-four corrections officers at the Trumbull County jail will receive base pay increases averaging 38 cents per hour for three years retroactive to Jan. 1, 2014.
Damascus fire official says bad roads slow response
County engineer says his staff is performing all the road repairs it can.
AP there as Germany surrenders, but fires journalist reporting it
EDITOR’S NOTE: On May 7, 1945, AP Paris bureau chief Edward Kennedy broke one of the biggest stories of that century: the unconditional surrender of Germany to the Allies at a former school house in Reims, France. Instead of receiving praise, Kennedy was quietly dismissed.
Suite treat: Kids from Warren Family Mission get to see circus in style
A Covelli Centre suite holder donated the suite for the second year in a row.
Lowellville native recounts VE-, VJ Days, loss of war buddy
An unidentified newspaper boy hawked newspapers in downtown Youngstown on VE Day. Streets around the country were jammed with people cheering the news of the unconditional surrender of Germany on May 8, 1945.
Jack Black still stuck on prom night in ‘The D Train’
By Roger Moore Tribune News Service In “The D Train,” Jack Black plays a guy who never forgot
WP Glimcher posts first quarter net loss
Southern Park Mall’s management company, WP Glimcher, posted first quarter 2015 net loss of $12.3 million.
April numbers slightly dip below March revenue at Hollywood Gaming
Most promotional play credits in one month set in April
TRADE TALK
Associated Press WASHINGTON No doubt President Barack Obama is fond of Nike. Golf outings often
Good, bad and ugly results of Youngstown council races
Editorial: In addition to winners and losers, some decisively encouraging and some downright discouraging
Correction
Editorial: Ronald Carcelli was the loser in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for mayor of Struthers, which was won
General Electric agrees to settlement
General Electric agrees to settlement GROVE CITY, PA. General Electric here agreed to a
Don’t count Jeb Bush out of race
Opinion: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush continues to rank at or near the top of polls measuring the large
A patrician blacksmith for president of United States?
Opinion: WASHINGTON America’s smallest state — one Nevada county is nearly eight times larger — has the
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, May 8, the 128th day of 2015. There are 237 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Thomas shows political chops in mayor’s race
Opinion: Danny Thomas Jr. is a political consultant — and a very good one. His Democratic primary election
Senate votes to allow review of nuclear deal
Senate votes to allow review of nuclear deal WASHINGTON The Senate muscled its way into
Boardman elementary students get excited for cancer awareness event
Boardman elementary students get excited for cancer awareness event
Garrettsville man sentenced to 10 years in prison for having sex with girl throughout last summer
David E. White of Garrettsville will spend the next 10 years in prison for having sex with a 13-year-old Garresttsville runaway at a Southington campground throughout last summer.
Facing drug charges
Facing drug charges BOARDMAN Two township residents face drug-related charges after police
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Man’s Instagram posts of bank robbery led to arrest VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch volleyball to host camp for younger players The Austintown Fitch volleyball team will be
Poland Community Briefs
Lions Club to host Trunk and Treasure sale The Poland Lions Club will host a Trunk and Treasure
REVIEW
REVIEW ‘THE D TRAIN’ Grade: C- Cast: Jack Black, James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn, Jeffrey Tambor,
Aunstintown Community Briefs
Champion of our Valley’s Children Celebration Akron Childrens Hospital of the Mahoning Valley is
Boardman Community Briefs
Rabbit adoption event F5RS will have bunnies for adoption at the Hermitage Petco on May 9 from 10
Miss Sanetrick to be bride of Mr. Lippiatt
Stephanie Sanetrick and Jacob Lippiatt, both of Danville, Pa., are engaged and planning a May 23
Hilltop students get a visit from Lazy Town
Hilltop Elementary School students received a special visit from Lazy Town residents Stephanie and Sportacus, who came to the school to teach the children about nutrition and exercise April 1.
Miss Phibbs, Mr. Petrosky to wed June 19
Plans for the forthcoming wedding of Rachelle Phibbs and Ryan Petrosky, both of Austintown, are
if you go
if you go What: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus When: 7 p.m. today, 11 a.m. and 3 and
Today’s top entertainment picks are:
Today’s top entertainment picks are: v “Fiddler on the Roof”: The musical opens at Youngstown
No ‘Pursuit’ necessary
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Hot Pursuit” has all the trappings of a buddy comedy except that
Schoman signs with University of Pikeville
Schoman signs with University of Pikeville Canfield Ben Schoman signing letter of intent to
McDonald’s brings back Hamburglar
Associated Press NEW YORK Based on McDonald’s latest ad, it looks like the Hamburglar settled
Canfield Community Briefs
Champion of our Valley’s Children Celebration Akron Childrens Hospital of the Mahoning Valley is
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Judge says Lohan in jeopardy if she fails court obligation LOS ANGELES Lindsay
Congress stalls on war vote
Opinion: When President Obama announced nine months ago that the United States was going to war against
Doctors’ conflicts troubling
Opinion: Minnesota Daily: The potential for doctors to have financial conflicts of interest regarding
Despair plagues inner cities
Opinion: By Alvaro Huerta Tribune News Service Those of us who grew up in ghettos and barrios are all too
State official: ‘no specific timeline’ to complete Kleese investigation
State official: ‘no specific timeline’ to complete Kleese investigation
Birthdays
Birthdays Comedian Don Rickles is 89. Singer Toni Tennille is 75. Country singer Jack Blanchard is
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges
MILL CREEK PARK | Weekend events
Mill Creek MetroParks is hosting a series of spring programs and events through Sunday: Today:
Dollar Tree to open in Campbell
Campbell will see a new business in the community by the end of this year, said mayor
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Duane A. Went II, 28, of 2219 Fifth Ave., Youngstown,
Site bought for new water tower
The new elevated water tank will improve Canfield area water supply and pressure for residents, businesses and firefighters.
METRO DIGEST || Free smoke alarms Saturday in Pulaski
Free smoke alarms PULASKI, Pa. The American Red Cross will partner with the Pulaski Township
Police probe threat against activist
Associated Press NEW YORK The New York Police Department says it’s assessing a threat posted on
Clayton Petro, Katie Farhang are engaged
Massoud and Mitra Farhang of Clarksville, Md., and Bernard and Janet Petro of Poland are announcing
Angela Binder to be bride to Robert Rininger
Angela Renee Binder and Robert Rininger, both of Youngstown, are engaged and planning a May 9
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland boys victorious Poland boys baseball defeated Edgewood with a score of 11-6 on April 27.
Spartans finish third at championship meet
The Boardman Spartans finished third at the Mahoning County Championship meet at Fitch. The
Registration open for youth football and cheerleading
The Canfield Little Cardinals Football and Cheerleading Club has opened registration for the 2015
Boys track defeats Howland
The Boardman boys track team improved its 2015 season record to 6-0 by defeating the Howland Tigers
YSU students host ‘Pawerful’ event
On April 11, students from Youngstown State University hosted the Pawerful Penguin March at Boardman Township Park. Pawerful was an event for animal charity.
Tree planting honors a local boy
A tree planting ceremony took place on the front lawn of Austintown Elementary School on April 24 in
New business handles relocating for the retired
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Earley & Sons Relocation for seniors was established in
Poland Union students have last Math 24 day
March 31 was the last day of Math 24 at Poland Union Elementary School for the school year.
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