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Oct. 4 fundraiser for son, family of Lowellville man killed in blast
Family and friends of Joseph “Joey” A. Packner, 30, of Grayson, Ga., formerly of Lowellville, are holding a fundraiser Oct. 4 to help his family with medical and funeral expenses and create a fund for 1-year-old Carter, his son.
Strike authorization given by Kmart Distribution workers
Strike authorization given by Kmart Distribution workers
YSU gets piece of funding for research collaborative
YSU gets piece of funding for research collaborative
Brown to introduce to improve water quality while keeping rates affordable
Brown to introduce to improve water quality while keeping rates affordable
Youngstown man arrested in Austintown for weed and scale
Youngstown man arrested in Austintown for weed and scale
Strickland plans Saturday campaign visit to Canfield Fair
Strickland plans Saturday campaign visit to Canfield Fair
Keelings to present concert Sunday at Calvary Bible Church
Keelings to present concert Sunday at Calvary Bible Church
Restaurant employee arrested for striking co-worker
Restaurant employee arrested for striking co-worker
2 needles found in man suspected of passing out from heroin
2 needles found in man suspected of passing out from heroin
Fair dedicates a gate entrance to Gibby
C. Gilbert "Gibby" James Jr.'s name is now printed across the entrance to Gate 7 right next to the Western Reserve Village, which he dedicated much of his life to developing.
With clerk jailed, gay Kentucky couple gets marriage license
With clerk jailed, gay Kentucky couple gets marriage license
US employers add 173K jobs in August; rate falls to 5.1 percent
US employers add 173K jobs in August; rate falls to 5.1 percent
The Band Perry wows Canfield Fair crowd
Kimberly Perry, lead singer of The Band Perry, sings alongside her brothers Neil, left, and Reid during Thursday night’s headlining concert at the Canfield Fair.
Kasich defends Youngstown Plan
‘People ought to be outraged when kids are trapped in failing schools' he tells reporters
Boardman excited about unveiling of its new stadium
When it comes to Boardman football, Bill Bonte bleeds maroon.
Poland surgeon indicted in fatal boat crash
Dr. Joseph F. Yurich was indicted in a fatal May 9 boat crash at Berlin Reservoir.
Preps at a glance | Thursday’s results
VOLLEYBALL Boardman 25-22-25-25, Howland 6-25-21-14 Krista Johnson led the Spartans (3-2, 1-1
Ashtabula sheriff: remains belong to Warren girl
The remains found in the yard of a former Warren man on U.S. Route 6 in Roaming Shores are those of Alesha Bell, 18, of Warren, Ashtabula County officials announced at a press conference here Thursday.
Man gets max sentence for beating wife over refusal to get beer
Victim in court still has heavy bruising
Trumbull sheriff probes stabbing of nurse by jail inmate
Sheriff says he will be reviewing the circumstances surrounding the stabbing of an emergency room nurse by a jail inmate
Steelers’ backups struggle in loss to Panthers
Jordan Todman ran for a long touchdown and Carolina’s defense shut down the Pittsburgh Steelers backups.
Kenny G will play Stambaugh in Dec.
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Jazz-pop artist Kenny G will come to Stambaugh Auditorium on Dec. 15 at
Man released in branding case sent back to prison
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Prison just makes Andrew Kocak worse, he says.
Impressive Fales leads Bears over punchless Browns
David Fales made his case to be Chicago’s third-string quarterback, throwing two touchdown passes.
Mill Creek Park E. coli levels change little
This week’s Mill Creek Park water testing results for E. coli bacteria are similar to last week’s levels.
YSU says it has 'stemmed the tide' on enrollment decline
YSU says it has 'stemmed the tide' on enrollment decline
Judge frets over addict's kids
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Amy Kaminsky said she is confident her 18-year-old
More Valley governments looks to put finances online
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel formally recognized additions to his online list of checkbooks for state and local governments
National Night Out nixes fear of officials
Austintown Township Park hosted National Night out on Aug. 4. Police officers, firefighters, town officials and more came out to celebrate this special event with their community.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Sept. 4, the 247th day of 2015. There are 118 days left in the year.
Austintown Community Briefs
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Boardman Band Night set for Sept. 12
The Boardman Spartan marching band and the Boardman Band and Orchestra Parents, Inc. will host
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Denali rises as fitting, fair name for our highest peak
Editorial: Though we greatly respect and admire the legacy of Niles-born and Poland-raised President William
indictments | Mahoning County The following people were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury Thursday:
Terrence Parker, 31, Canton Street, two counts of felonious assault, aggravated robbery, two counts
YSU’s 2012 upset of Pitt based on belief
Jamaine Cook and Will Shaw hooked up on one of the most memorable plays in school history.
Crystal Beiersdorfer | The vindicator
Crystal Beiersdorfer | The vindicator The Rev. Robin Woodberry introduces speaker Ana Garcia
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.570.25 Aqua America, .71
Jobless-aid applications rise to still-low 282K
Associated Press WASHINGTON More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but
Social Security off limits
Opinion: By Dean Baker Los Angeles Times Volatility in the stock market over the last couple of weeks has
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Today’s highlights include the
upcoming events
upcoming events Ways to be involved ACTION (Alliance for Congregational Transformation
Author to sign non-fiction book "Struthers Revisited"
Patricia Beach, a Struthers native, published "scrapbook" of Struthers history.
Canfield city won't have charter amendment on November ballot
Petitioner says he will correct alleged mistakes, plans to have it in front of city voters in the future
birthdays
birthdays Actress Mitzi Gaynor is 84. Actor Kenneth Kimmins (“Coach”) is 74. Singer Merald
A1 rating for ACH
A1 rating for ACH AKRON Moody’s Investors Service has re-affirmed Akron Children’s Hospital’s A1
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Black Sabbath announces final tour NEW YORK After five decades, Black Sabbath will
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Richard Mitchell is the curator of a photo exhibit on a vaudeville act that will open
Ohio Republicans in an uproar over Mount McKinley renaming
Opinion: The Ohio Republican congressional delegation is calling for President Barack Obama to reverse his
Manhunt goes on for suspects in Ill.
Associated Press FOX LAKE, Ill. The manhunt for three suspects wanted in the killing of an
Ky. deputy clerks to license marriages after boss is jailed
Associated Press ASHLAND, Ky. A defiant county clerk went to jail Thursday for refusing to issue
METRO DIGEST || Walker struck, killed on Route 11
Walker struck, killed CORTLAND A pedestrian was killed in a 9:08 p.m. Wednesday traffic crash in
Mahoning leaders OK funding for 2 water projects
Staff report CANFIELD Before the 169th Canfield Fair kicked off, the Mahoning County
2016 TEDX SPEAKER LINEUP
speakers TEDxYoungstown John Anthony, McDonald Local School District music teacher, and Ed
Trump vows no 3rd-party bid, will back GOP nominee
Associated Press NEW YORK Caving to intense Republican lobbying, presidential candidate Donald
Church-shooting suspect in SC to face death penalty
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. The white man accused of killing nine black churchgoers in
TEDx lineup revealed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The TEDxYoungstown planning committee released its speaker lineup for
1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at college
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Police say at least one victim was a student in a shooting
There’s an app for fair
There’s an app for fair CANFIELD Fairgoers can locate their parking spot – and fair attractions
169th CANFIELD FAIR | Schedule of events
Gates open at 8 a.m. Be sure to check out the Western Reserve Village for its 50th anniversary and
Gamaliel director promotes ‘living out your faith on the streets’
Ana Garcia Ashley spoke at the ACTION clergy caucus.
Chamber breakfast honors Valley professionals
Salute to Business breakfast kicks off the 169th Canfield Fair
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14 will have its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Saxon Club,
Wing challenge to benefit Homes for Kids
The Steel Valley Wing Challenge on Oct. 1 will benefit Homes for Kids Inc.
West Side Cats to host garage sale
West Side Cats to host garage sale YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats will host a garage sale from noon
oddly enough
oddly enough Lost Australian sheep yields 30 sweaters’ worth of fleece CANBERRA, Australia A
Miss DelSignore, Mr. Sood plan Sept. wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. DelSignore of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Miss Cavalier, Mr. Calderon plan wedding
John and Chris Cavalier of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of their
Miss Blaney, Mr. Botting are engaged
Ronald and Diane Blaney of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Caitlin Blaney,
Baby Bargain Boutique to be Sept. 26
Boardman Park will be having its semi-annual Baby Bargain Boutique on Sept. 26 at the Masters
Addie Litowitz, Patrick Canavan to marry in Sept.
Addie A. Litowitz and Patrick A. Canavan, both of Boardman, are planning to marry, the bride’s
Shepas to run for trustee
On Aug. 14, Bruce Shepas had a fundraiser for his candidacy for Austintown Township Trustee at
Poland Community Briefs
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Heidi Daniel named 2015 Ohio Librarian of the Year
Heidi M. Daniel, Executive Director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, was
Gollner-Metzner wedding plans are announced
Diane Gollner of Austintown and Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gollner of Aldie, Va., are announcing the
Boardman library offers book buffet for kids
The Boardman library hosted the All You Can Read Buffet on Aug. 14.
Co-Parenting with the Coalition
The Happiness Coalition strikes again in helping divorced people navigate their way back to
Ashley Smith, Michael Sheffield to marry Sept. 12
Ralph and Deborah Smith of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of their
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Abbey Lea: Xylophone, Marimba, Glockenspiel, auxiliary Emily Jepsen: Percussion Kylie Pfarr:
CBC awards scholarships
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Baseball Club has awarded its annual CBC
Firefighters featured at hero hangout
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com On Aug. 4, parents and children at the Poland library had the
Summer reading spectacular at the Poland library
The Poland library hosted the last event of the Summer Discovery Program season, Reading Saves the Day, on Aug. 10.
Canfield Sports Briefs
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