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Foo Fighters revive old-school Valley music shop
Jeff Burke, owner of the Record Connection in Niles, holds a Foo Fighters Greatest Hits album inside his record store. On April 18, Record Store ...
Last Mother-Daughter Night at Union Elementary
Poland Union Elementary hosted Mother-Daughter Night on April 24. This was a special occasion, not just because mothers and daughters got to have an enjoyable ...
Fathers and daughters enjoy an Evening in Paris
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Market Street Elementary School in Boardman had An Evening in
CHS students sparkle at Prom Promenade
Canfield High School juniors and seniors brought the glamour to the school’s auditorium during the annual PTO-sponsored Prom Promenade May 2 before heading to the ...
Ursuline High School presents cultural festival
Ursuline High School hosted Festival of the Americas on April 23.
Stories published May 15, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Hospitalizations from flu nearly triple this season
Hospitalizations for influenza-like illnesses in Mahoning County nearly tripled during the 2014-15 flu season compared with the same months in 2013-14.
2 parents to receive degrees along with their kids Saturday at YSU
Today’s Youngstown State University commencement marks the culmination of much time and effort for many students, but for two Mahoning County households, it’s also family time.
7 want to be WR Port Authority exec director
Seven men submitted applications by Friday’s deadline to become executive director of the Western Reserve Port Authority, including one attorney and two current airport executives.
53 teams in Boardman Relay tonight
It was just after 6 p.m. Friday, and they were on the track at Spartan Stadium.
Atlantic Beverage shut down after undercover agents buy Oxy from operators
Judeh I. Naser, 50, of Akron, and Mohammad Nassar, 50, of Englesson Drive Northwest, are free on $3,500 bond after being arraigned Friday in Warren Municipal Court on one drug charge each connected to a raid on the Atlantic Beverages store Thursday.
Help Hotlines's new CEO aims to grow the mission
Since taking the reins of the Help Hotline Crisis Center in July 2014, Vincenzo “Vince” M. Vincent Brancaccio, said that even with 25 years in the behavioral health-care field in Trumbull and Mahoning counties, he was surprised at the large number of programs and services the agency provides.
Johnson: Foreign countries begging US for American LNG
During U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson’s recent trip to Portugal, Belgium, Germany and particularly Ukraine, he said he repeatedly heard one thing from those countries’ leaders: please export American energy.
Rayen Early College Relay for classmates, teacher battling cancer
Rayen Early College Middle School students and staff raised about $1,900 for the American Cancer Society and a classmate who is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
Tee times for Sunday Greatest Golfer junior qualifier
The following are the tee times for the first qualifier of the 2015 Greatest Golfer of the Valley junior competition
Griner, Johnson suspended record 7 games each by WNBA
Griner, Johnson suspended record 7 games each by WNBA
Pittsburgh Presbyterian Church governing body votes to endorse gay marriage
Pittsburgh Presbyterian Church governing body votes to endorse gay marriage
5 minutes with Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally is Tuesday
5 minutes with Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally is Tuesday
BREAKING NEWS | Jury unanimously sentences Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death
Jury unanimously sentences Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death
Judge sets classified info schedule in Ohio terrorism case
Judge sets classified info schedule in Ohio terrorism case
BREAKING NEWS | Jury finds Jerome Given not guilty of attempted murder, guilty of assault
Jury finds Jerome Given not guilty of attempted murder, guilty of assault
Obama calls for healing of rifts between police, communities
Obama calls for healing of rifts between police, communities
San Francisco police under fire for racist, homophobic texts
San Francisco police under fire for racist, homophobic texts
Get ready to party on the Plaza tonight with the House Band
Get ready to party on the Plaza tonight with the House Band
UPDATE | Nepal rescuers find 3 bodies near crashed US Marine chopper
Nepal rescuers find 3 bodies near crashed US Marine chopper
Pa. State Police: New Jersey man pushes wife to death in Pennsylvania
Police: New Jersey man pushes wife to death in Pennsylvania
EPA says Ohio incinerator released dangerous toxins into air
EPA says Ohio incinerator released dangerous toxins into air
AP: Ohio to remove box on convictions from job form
AP: Ohio to remove box on convictions from job form
Man charged in officer death after funeral procession crash
Man charged in officer death after funeral procession crash
Perjury charge dropped against Aaron Hernandez's fiancee
Perjury charge dropped against Aaron Hernandez's fiancee
Man rescued by firefighters after falling off trail in Mill Creek Park
Man rescued by firefighters after falling off trail in Mill Creek Park
Cavaliers storm into Eastern Conference finals
Matthew Dellavedova scored 19 points and Tristan Thompson added 13 points and 17 rebounds.
New Castle man remembers daughter-in-law who died in Philly Amtrak crash
New Castle man remembers daughter-in-law, 39, who died in Philadelphia Amtrak crash
Rapist gets 10 years in prison for 2009 rape
Maurice Clark, who maintains his innocence, got the maximum sentence for a 2009 rape.
Mooney scores early, often against Hubbard
Cardinal Mooney’s bats seemed unstoppable in an 11-1 rout of Hubbard in a Division II sectional final baseball game Thursday.
Poland man charged in lottery theft jailed
David R. Dragelevich is accused of stealing more than $100,000 worth of lottery tickets.
Thursday’s high school sports roundup
Baseball and softball games from around the Valley as well as sectional tennis results.
‘Pitch Perfect 2’ hits girl-power notes
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer “Who run the world? GIRLS!” sing those irrepressible Barden
John Dante and Inferno unveils new album
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com John Dante is in his mid-20s but in some ways he’s
A SSLqMad MaxSSRq masterpiece
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The silences in “Mad Max: Fury Road” are unsettling. The
Summit showcases tech belt
Companies from the information technology industry came out to provide the latest news on their technologies and solutions
Ballot Board OKs second issue to legalize marijuana in Ohio
Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted said it’s time for lawmakers to begin discussions on marijuana legalization
Inside THE ROPES WITH …
Inside THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 5-over par 77 in
Elderly man has "serious injuries" after 224/11 crash
OSP said construction zone did not play a factor
Boardman stiudents learn tools for storytelling at "Right to Read Week" event
Boardman schools celebrate "Right to Read Week"
Senate candidate supports legalizing marijuana
PG Sittenfeld says Ohio's current marijuana laws are broken and need to be eliminated
Tests will be done at former Wick Avenue dealerships
The report should be ready in one to two months
AMS STEM students track down weather balloon after launching it Thursday morning
Group of students found the balloon in Johnstown, Pa.
Foo Fighters revive old-school Valley music shop
Jeff Burke, owner of the Record Connection in Niles, holds a Foo Fighters Greatest Hits album inside his record store. On April 18, Record Store Day, the Foo Fighters spotlighted the shop with a concert for 150 loyal fans, breathing new life into the business.
CUMP visits Operation Blessing
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The 4-year-old class of the Canfield United Methodist
Playhouse performs at Poland library
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com The Youngstown Playhouse premiered a sneak peek series of
Boardman Boys track wins AAC Meet
The Boardman Boys Track Team improved its record to 8-0 by defeating the Youngstown East Panthers
Parents reveal Elias-Senich engagement
Jaclyn Sarah Elias of Canfield and Thomas Julian Senich of Hubbard are engaged, their parents are
Boardman boys track improve record over Hubbard
The Boardman Boys Track Team improved its record to 9-0 with an 87-41 victory over the Hubbard
Stamping skill spreads to new participants
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On April 28, the Austintown library hosted Stamping with
Large-Davic nuptials planned for May 30
Scott and Danette Large of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming nuptials of their
Last Mother-Daughter Night at Union Elementary
Poland Union Elementary hosted Mother-Daughter Night on April 24. This was a special occasion, not just because mothers and daughters got to have an enjoyable night at their school, but because it was the last one at Union Elementary School due to the upcoming merge of all of Poland’s elementary schools.
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland defeats Hubbard The Poland boys varsity baseball team defeated Hubbard on May 6 with a a
Kirila-Vassallo wedding plans are announced
The parents of Tiffany Lynn Kirila and Steven Vincent Vassallo, both of Canfield, are announcing the
Hilltoppers celebrate spring
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students did not let the sudden
Poland Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting set for May 18 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be May
Boardman Community Briefs
Chaney class of 1965 to have reunion The Chaney High School Class of 1965 50th annual reunion will
Fathers and daughters enjoy an Evening in Paris
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Market Street Elementary School in Boardman had An Evening in
CHS students sparkle at Prom Promenade
Canfield High School juniors and seniors brought the glamour to the school’s auditorium during the annual PTO-sponsored Prom Promenade May 2 before heading to the prom, with the theme Dance Away in the Enchanted Garden, at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.
Stitches in Time to meet at library
Stitches in Time to meet at library SALEM Knitters, cross-stitchers and all other needle
On the links
On the links Thursday’s pro golf results WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP CHARLOTTE, N.C. Robert
METRO DIGEST || Woman injured in scuffle over wallet
Woman injured in scuffle over wallet WARREN A city woman, 32, suffered cuts as she struggled
Warren store closed after drug investigation and raid
Atlantic Beverages, a store where a man was killed in December 2013, has been shut down by a court order following an investigation and raid that turned up evidence that store operators were selling Oxycodone there.
Man jailed in death of 15-year-old cousin
Man jailed in death of 15-year-old cousin WARREN Thomas A. Catalde Jr. is in the Trumbull County
Defenders of term limits take fight to Columbus
Associated Press COLUMBUS Opponents of a proposal to extend term limits for Ohio state lawmakers
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Benjamin W. Burton, 23, of Austintown, and Hunter M.
Lax gun laws driving down the price of illegal weapons
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday If you oppose the passage of a federal law requiring background checks
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING SLEEPOVER PARTY Children in preschool to fourth grade are invited to bring their
Make rail safety a priority
Opinion: By James J. McELDREW III The Philadelphia Inquirer In light of Tuesday night’s deadly tragedy
Honda recalls 4.89M vehicles
Associated Press TOKYO A massive new recall from Honda of vehicles with Takata air bags Thursday
Ten additional provisional ballots are to be counted in Youngstown 1st Ward race
Overall, 23 of those ballots are from the 1st Ward
Death toll in Amtrak wreck rises to 8; all accounted for
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The death toll from the Amtrak wreck rose to eight with the
Obama pledges commitment to Gulf nations
Associated Press CAMP DAVID, Md. President Barack Obama pledged America’s “ironclad commitment”
Trade bill back on track
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a burst of bipartisanship, the Republican-controlled Senate put
Foundation celebrates new space
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley celebrated its newly-renovated space at an open house, Thursday evening
Man pleads not guilty in theft from church
Staff report COLUMBIANA An East Liverpool man accused of stealing from his church faced
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
mahoning county Indictments A county grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday.
Decision expected soon on selling Rayen building
The city school district has been discussing selling or leasing part of its administration building
WAR DECISION
Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. After days of refusing to say whether, with the benefit of
Man apprehended after flying drone near White House
Man apprehended after flying drone near White House WASHINGTON The U.S. Secret Service
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate says he’s running ‘because Washington is broken’
Says he’s giving rank-and-file Democrats a voice
Ursuline High School presents cultural festival
Ursuline High School hosted Festival of the Americas on April 23.
Melissa Ciesla, Mark Catalano to wed May 31
Augie and Judy Catalano of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, Mark Catalano, and
Austintown Community Briefs
Chaney class of 1965 to have reunion The Chaney High School Class of 1965 50th annual reunion will
Obamacare displaying good health
Opinion: After a rough incubation, birth and infancy, the Affordable Care Act is a sturdy 5-year-old, showing
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v”Fiddler on the Roof,” 7:30 p.m.: The musical continues on stage at
Baltimore is a tale of cities in the US
Opinion: By Darryl Wellington Tribune News Service America cannot move forward without analyzing the
Let spirited debate begin on refreshment zones in Valley
Editorial: Can West Federal Street in down- town Youngstown soon resemble Bourbon Street in New Orleans or
Engine fire prompts Amtrak train evacuation
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Authorities say all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting set for May 18 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be May
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, May 15, the 135th day of 2015. There are 230 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will gather for a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. June 1 at St. Michael
American Pharoah to be American idol?
From a Kentucky horse farm to a sales ring in Saratoga to Bob Baffert’s barn at Santa Anita, American Pharoah gave every indication he’s a champion in the making.
Steelers ink first-round pick Bud Dupree
Steelers ink first-round pick Bud Dupree pittsburgh The Steelers have signed Jason Worilds’
Tom Brady appeals ‘Deflategate’ suspension
The expected appeal was filed by the NFL Players Association on Thursday about an hour before a 5 p.m. deadline.
Indians waste Bauer outing, fall to Cards
Marc Rzepczynski hadn’t given up a homer to a lefty in three years.
oddly enough
oddly enough Philly woman jailed on charges she dined and dashed 8 times PHILADELPHIA A
Harang, Howard lead Phillies in win over Pirates
Aaron Harang scattered five hits over eight scoreless innings.
Voting precincts must be cut
Opinion: Cutting voting precincts is typically a slow process for several reasons – primarily objections
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD May
Brown’s trade bill passes in Senate
Brown’s trade bill passes in Senate YOUNGSTOWN On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Sen.
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