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HIGH-TECH TOWN HALL
Charles Travers, president of 7th Ward Citizens Coalition, explains to those attending Thursday’s meeting how and when to use a wireless polling device supplied by ...
Storytime features barking and “B-I-N-G-O”
Children ages 2 and 3 came to the Boardman library on Nov. 4 to participate in Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3. ...
CHS students walk to fight diabetes
Canfield students stepped out to stop diabetes at the Canfield Fairgrounds for the American Diabetes Association Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes Oct. 17.
Stories published November 20, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown Syphony contract talks hit bump
The contract between Youngstown Symphony Orchestra musicians and the Youngstown Symphony Society, which operates the ensemble, expired Sept. 30, and the two sides have met a few times to negotiate a new pact.
2 toddlers get forever famiies at Mahoning adoption event today
‘We never outgrow the need for family” was the theme of the National Adoption Month observance in the Mahoning County Courthouse rotunda.
Many Mahoning Valley schools perform better than state levels
Data released Friday by the Ohio Department of Education shows that many Mahoning Valley school districts performed much better than the statewide performance levels in four testing categories.
Hopkins guilty on all charges in murder; sentencing not yet set
Jurors found a man guilty on all charges in the murder of a man on the East Side in 2013.
Fitch students give back with collection of winter necessities for homeless
Four Austintown Fitch High School students saw the result of their finished community project in downtown Youngstown.
Hand recount of anti-fracking votes will be first in 2 decades
A hand recount of an anti-fracking charter amendment in Youngstown will start Dec. 1 and could take two days to complete.
Ariz. mural painter offers observations of her native Warren
Warren native Amy Novelli lived long enough in New York City to know that neighborhoods can change dramatically depending on what people want at any given time.
BREAKING NEWS | UAW approves pact with General Motors Co.
BREAKING NEWS | UAW approves pact with General Motors Co.
Animal-rescue group has spay-and-neuter services available Sunday at Eastwood Mall
Animal-rescue group has spay-and-neuter services available Sunday at Eastwood Mall
Hand recount on anti-fracking charter amendment set for Dec. 1
Hand recount on anti-fracking charter amendment set for Dec. 1
Girard armed robbery suspect arrested by city police
Girard armed robbery suspect arrested by city police
Convicted spy Pollard is released after 30 years behind bars
Convicted spy Pollard is released after 30 years behind bars
Tonight's ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ radio play at YSU is sold out
Tonight's 'It's A Wonderful Life' radio play at YSU is sold out
Lowellville school board meeting set for Saturday is canceled
Lowellville school board meeting set for Saturday is canceled
EPA says VW cheating software may be on more vehicles
EPA says VW cheating software may be on more vehicles
UPDATE | UN officials says initial reports indicate 27 killed in Mali
UN officials say initial reports indicate 27 killed in Mali
Bill to let EMTs aid injured animals clears Ohio House panel
Bill to let EMTs aid injured animals clears Ohio House panel
Tesla recalling all Model S sedans for seat-belt issue
Tesla recalling all Model S sedans for seat-belt issue
Central YMCA in downtown Youngstown marks 100th with open house Sunday
Central Y marks 100th with open house Sunday
Ohio schools superintendent seeks to save $71M federal grant
Ohio schools superintendent seeks to save $71M federal grant
Ohio unemployment rate falls slightly, again, to 4.4 percent
Ohio unemployment rate falls slightly, again, to 4.4 percent
Bill Clinton touts presidential campaign of wife at Canfield fundraiser
The former president spoke for about 25 minutes to a crowd of about 200.
Boyd, what an impact: Two-way standout part of JFK’s turnaround
It didn’t take very long for Evan Boyd to make his mark on the Warren John F. Kennedy High football program.
Canton C.C. once again an obstacle for Crestview
Since 2000, the Crestview High School football team has qualified for the playoffs 13 times, a remarkable number for a public school.
State grants to help mentally ill, drug-addicted Mahoning inmates
The goal is to help jail inmates make a smooth transition back to the community after their release.
Kennedy’s kicks plus for Youngstown State
Zak Kennedy learned plenty from former YSU kicker Jeff Wilkins.
Trumbull grand jury to hear charges against 5 arrested on turnpike
The topic of their citizenship came up twice at Thursday’s hearing.
Four in horse-race case waive right to hearing
The four people involved in a horse-racing incident at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course have waived their right to a hearing scheduled for today.
SPORTS DIGEST || Local MMA fighters head to Palermo Center
Eleven bouts featuring local amatuer mixed martial artists are going down at the Palermo Center on Saturday in St. Lucy’s Fight Night 8.
Dylan Scott touches all the musical bases
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Whether it’s country music or cheese fries, singer Dylan
Call for lawmakers to outlaw sex with animals in Ohio
The bill also would prohibit people from providing animals for others’ sexual conduct and includes provisions for criminal charges against perpetrators, the seizure of animals that have been abused and court-ordered psychological evaluations and counseling for offenders.
Oakhill judge refuses to drop corruption case
The judge said there’s no evidence that there are 2,000 hours of secretly recorded tapes
Thanksgiving dinner volunteers reap joy in service to others
Discovery students and adults served turkey dinner at E.B. Family Life Center.
HIGH-TECH TOWN HALL
Charles Travers, president of 7th Ward Citizens Coalition, explains to those attending Thursday’s meeting how and when to use a wireless polling device supplied by Turning Technologies of Youngstown.
Canfield freshmen finish undefeated
The Canfield freshman football team defeated Poland 28-14 on a rain soaked Bob Dove Field to finish
Football coach announces resignation
Poland Seminary High School head football coach Mark Brungard announced that he officially tendered
Storytime features barking and “B-I-N-G-O”
Children ages 2 and 3 came to the Boardman library on Nov. 4 to participate in Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3. This event is designed to help the children’s reading skills.
Poland Community Briefs
Boot drive The Christmas at Our House fundraising boot drive will take place from 8 a.m. until 4
Cardinal Joint Fire District visits Hilltop Elementary
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To celebrate Fire Safety Week, students at Hilltop
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield hosts fifth- and sixth-grade boys basketball tournament The Canfield Cardinals are
CHS students walk to fight diabetes
Canfield students stepped out to stop diabetes at the Canfield Fairgrounds for the American Diabetes Association Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes Oct. 17.
Canfield Community Briefs
Chili cook off The Youngstown Shrine Club will be hosting its annual Ray Dudik Memorial Chili
Boardman Community Briefs
Chili cook off The Youngstown Shrine Club will be hosting its annual Ray Dudik Memorial Chili
Songs and stories teach shapes and colors
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown librarian, Miss Ashley, led Pre-
Latest developments in Paris attacks
French investigators tracked down the alleged ringleader of last week’s Paris bloodshed after receiving a startling tip-off: The Islamic militant wasn’t in Syria but in Europe, plotting yet another attack.
On the Links Thursday’s pro golf results
RSM CLASSIC ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA. Davis Love III and Davis Love IV did everything together
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Man upset at missing birth made bomb threat SALT LAKE CITY A Utah man
New routes for Allegiant
New routes for Allegiant las vegas Allegiant, the only commercial airliner in operation at the
Food bank volunteers
Food bank volunteers YOUNGSTOWN Community Gleaners Food Bank, Joe Lordi and Annie Hall will
Study finds more Mexicans leaving the US than coming
Study finds more Mexicans leaving the US than coming SAN DIEGO More Mexicans are leaving than
House votes to curb refugees
Associated PRess WASHINGTON Responding swiftly to the terror in Paris, the U.S. House voted
Sign-up day for toy giveaway
Sign-up day for toy giveaway YOUNGSTOWN Nevels Temple Church of God In Christ, 939 Elm St.,
Kasich hangs in there – barely
Opinion: Conventional wisdom when it comes to presidential politics is that governors and former governors
METRO DIGEST || Agencies seeking armed, dangerous man
Seeking armed man GIRARD Multiple agencies are searching for a man believed to be armed and
Visible valuables stolen from unlocked cars
A majority of the cars that were broken into were left unlocked
Time to end the prison madness
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords “Too many people are behind bars that don’t belong there,” declared
Fogle sentenced to more than 15 years in prison
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle was sentenced to more than 15
State board should release killer’s records, nix parole
Thirty-NINE years ago, Gary Betz invaded the Riviera Inn, a Newton Township tavern near Lake Milton
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood, Youngstown (Hillman
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Radio Play,” 7:30 p.m.: A 1940s-style
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2015. There are 41 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
American among 5 killed in attacks
Associated Press JERUSALEM A pair of stabbing and shooting attacks carried out by Palestinians
CHS soccer goes all out for Pink Out
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School seniors and varsity soccer players
Poland Sports Briefs
Jacobson named to 2nd team in division awards Jenna Jacobson, a freshman at Poland, was named to
OSU opponents triple their efforts vs. Bosa
Joey Bosa’s highlight reel for No. 2 Ohio State could be affectionately titled “Three Men and a Bosa.”
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Western Reserve United Methodist
UnitedHealth cuts outlook, casts doubt on exchanges
Associated Press The nation’s largest health insurer is questioning its future in public insurance
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 71 in
Newton Falls Kiwanis Club shares recent news, activities
News of 2015 elections, events and activities are publicized.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Profits falling for Corporate America
Associated Press NEW YORK Corporate America has a profit problem. U.S company earnings are
Vista Care earns top award for Alzheimer's care
The facility will have to reapply for the top certification in 2017
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville school board, 9 a.m., library/media center, 52 Rocket Place. AGENDA
Obama in denial about IS
Opinion: Just hours before the terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday, for which ISIS has claimed