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Straw masterpieces at Molnar Farms
Winnie the Pooh is one of many straw bale figures at Molnar Farms in Poland. This one was created by Megan Molnar.
Stories published September 16, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kasich low on visibility in debate, but makes his point
While Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s face-time on CNN’s Republican presidential debate hasn’t been much, he was able to hit on his talking points.
Fans line up for free sandwiches at new Primanti Bros.'s in Boardman
When the newest Primanti Bros. location opens its doors to the public Friday, some hardcore fans of the Pittsburgh-based restaurant will have been camped out at the South Avenue store for nearly 24 hours.
Niles officials weigh deficit remedies, including unused vacation pay
The financially strapped city continues to careen from one cash crisis to another. On Wednesday, a payroll clerk warned the deficit commission overseeing Niles’ fiscal emergency that funds for firefighter wages will run out by Oct. 4.
Kasich refuses to engage in vitriol in tonight's presidential debate
Several of the Republican candidates exchanged barbs and insults during tonight’s CNN debate, but Ohio Gov. John Kasich is refusing to engage in the criticism.
No big winner at Dyngles tonight
Thousands of people came out for the chance to win more than $778,000 at the Queen of Hearts game at Barry Dyngles Pub. No one walked home with the top prize tonight.
Struthers environmental science students gather data Friday at Yellow Creek Park
Struthers environmental science students gather data Friday at Yellow Creek Park
Fundraiser is Friday in Boardman to honor the late Michael Covert
Fundraiser is Friday in Boardman for Michael Covert
Teachers' union has info session on Youngstown schools takeover Thursday
Teachers' union has info session on Youngstown schools takeover Thursday
Liberty Fire Department receives operations and safety grant
Liberty Fire Department receives operations and safety grant
Primanti Brothers to give away sandwiches to the first 100 customers at Boardman restaurant
Primanti's to give away sandwiches to the first 100 customers
National drag racing champ to appear at East Side outdoor concert today
National drag racing champ to appear at East Side outdoor concert today
Mahoning County health board makes changes to Lake Newport testing
Mahoning County health board makes changes to Lake Newport testing
US homebuilder sentiment hits highest level since Oct. 2005
US homebuilder sentiment hits highest level since Oct. 2005
Brookfield schools host public strategic planning meeting Thursday
Brookfield schools hosts two public meetings
2 face drug charges after their arrest in Campbell
2 face drug charges after their arrest in Campbell
Ohio Supreme Court rejects fracking foes’ ballot protest
Ohio Supreme Court rejects fracking foes’ ballot protest
Traffic stop in Campbell results in arrest of man on drug charge
Traffic stop in Campbell results in arrest of man on drug charge
Ohio lawmakers tackle charter school bill after scandal, ruling
Lawmakers tackle charter school bill after scandal, ruling
BREAKING NEWS | Students evacuated at C.H. Campbell Elementary School in Canfield
Students evacuated at C.H. Campbell Elementary School in Canfield
Skedaddles Indoor Playground in Boardman closing Nov. 30
Skedaddles Indoor Playground in Boardman closing Nov. 30
Satellite radio taken from vehicle parked in Girard
Satellite radio taken from vehicle parked in Girard
Georgia man to pay $1.6M in Ohio deer trafficking case
Georgia man to pay $1.6M in Ohio deer trafficking case
Man faces charge for allegedly growing pot in Boardman
Man faces charge for allegedly growing pot in Boardman
Jock-tax ruling delayed during appeal to US Supreme Court
’Jock tax’ ruling delayed during appeal to US Supreme Court
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Veterans' Outreach to offer produce to vets
Veterans’ Outreach to offer produce to vets LIBERTY Veterans’ Outreach, 7 Belgrade Ave., will
State power CVCA takes down Mooney
The Cardinal Mooney boys soccer team annually plays one of the strongest schedules in the state of Ohio.
UAW reaches tentative pact, will serve as pattern in GM, Ford talks
Associated Press DETROIT A tentative contract agreement reached Tuesday between the United Auto
YSU wants to eliminate emotional peaks, valleys
Stambaugh Stadium is the tallest building in the city, and there were a few Youngstown State fans ready to jump off it after Saturday’s panic-inducing overtime win over Robert Morris.
Oakhill prosecutor objects to request to subpoena confidential witness
A Monday hearing is about the amount of secretly recorded tapes
Sweep relief: Lakeview takes down Canfield
Jensen Silbaugh had 15 points, 10 kills and two aces, Annie Pavlansky registered 10 kills and five blocks while Laney Lytle added 22 assists,
Barry Dyngles Pub's $700K jackpot draws ‘madness’
Barry Dyngles Pub to select ticket for chance to win more than $700K jackpot
Youngstown couple accused of starving infant arraigned
Both in jail with no bond pending pretrial hearing
Indians making late playoff push
With a September surge, the Indians have manager Terry Francona feeling great.
Canfield teacher found not guilty of 2 charges, guilty of 1
A Canfield middle-school teacher was found not guilty of domestic violence and resisting arrest.
Texas AD Patterson sent packing
Steve Patterson resigned Tuesday in what university President Greg Fenves called a “mutual” agreement.
Florists share expertise
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Nearly everyone knows that reaching 50 years of
Valley's media archives moved to research-friendly location
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Randomly open a video container at the Business
Ferrara conviction upheld in 1974 triple murder of Marsh family
The defendant’s fingerprints and statements were sufficient to support his triple murder conviction, appeals panel rules.
Tomlin’s complete game goes for naught
Josh Tomlin wouldn’t take any satisfaction in going the distance against the AL’s best team, the presumed Central champions.
Pope Francis names Bishop Murry synod delegate
The Synod on the Family is set Oct. 4-24 at the Vatican
Youngstown man gets nearly 12 years for heroin trafficking
Melvin E. Johnson was the last of six defendants in a Georgia-to-Youngstown heroin trafficking case.
Ohio House Democratic Caucus to interview 3 people for vacant seat
A replacement is expected to be named in two to three weeks
Youngstown council to consider annual fee for parking lots, garages
But the original rate is being changed
METRO DIGEST | Motorcyclist killed in crash
Motorcycle fatality LAWRENCE An East Palestine man was killed when he was thrown from his
Trumbull elections board names new director, deputy director
Alan Shaker, an 11-year elections board employee is the new deputy director. The former deputy director, Stephanie Penrose, moved to the director post.
Woman given another chance at rehab
Must report within 72 hours after being released from jail Oct. 10
Surgeon pleads innocent in fatal boat crash
Dr. Joseph F. Yurich entered a written innocent plea in a fatal May 9 boat crash on Berlin Reservoir.
Straw masterpieces at Molnar Farms
Winnie the Pooh is one of many straw bale figures at Molnar Farms in Poland. This one was created by Megan Molnar.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Drake tops nominees again for 10th annual BET Hip-Hop Awards ATLANTA Drake does it
Carter: No ill effects from treatments
Carter: No ill effects from treatments ATLANTA A fit-looking Jimmy Carter said Tuesday night he
Economic Action Group hosts Greater Ohio executive director
The 20th Economic Action Group meeting took place Tuesday.
Task force backs aspirin for heart health in adults meeting criteria
Associated Press WASHINGTON A government task force says a daily low-dose aspirin could help
5 charged so far in hazing death
Associated Press POCONO SUMMIT, Pa. Five people, including the former national president of a
republican presidential contenders Amid Trump bombast, quiet Carson rises in field
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Amid all the bombast in the Republican race for president, Ben
In 911 call, prof confesses shooting girlfriend at home
Associated Press GAUTIER, Miss. In a 911 call, his voice only slightly shaky, college professor
4 dead, 3 missing in flash flood in Utah’s Zion park
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Heavy rain sent flash floods coursing through a narrow slot
Austintown man charged in high-speed chase sentenced in separate case
Alexander J. Rood, 23, of Yorktown Road in Austintown, the man who police say led them on a high-speed pursuit through Trumbull and Mahoning counties May 16, has been sentenced in a separate incident.
Warren fire damages longtime city business
Colonial Shoe Repair has been in operation since the 1960s
Struggling Steelers look to communicate better
Forget about the headsets. Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for that matter too.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Educational Service Center, 4:30 p.m., Mahoning County
Hyde’s big night lifts 49ers to opening win
Alex Boone is taking at least a little credit for Carlos Hyde’s breakout game on the NFL’s big stage.
Browns sign QB to practice squad
With starter Josh McCown recovering from a concussion, the Browns added depth at quarterback by signing Matt Blanchard to their practice squad.
AT&T hiring event
AT&T hiring event YOUNGSTOWN AT&T will have an open- house hiring event at the AT&T call center
Pirates, Cubs split doubleheader at PNC
Associated Press PITTSBURGH J.A. Happ has spent most of the last six weeks doing a pretty solid
Marshals arrest two suspects in city
Marshals arrest two suspects in city YOUNGSTOWN U.S. marshals arrested two people in Youngstown
birthdays
birthdays Singer Betty Kelley of Martha and the Vandellas is 71. Drummer Kenney Jones (Small
Ohio State DB Conley’s development impresses
Getting his first career interception Saturday against Hawaii was one of “the best things ever,” Ohio State sophomore cornerback Gareon Conley said.
Superintendent criticized at state school board meeting
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s top public-schools official rebuffed criticism Tuesday from
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kristen Richard, Campbell, girl, Sept. 14. Michael and
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2015. There are 106 days left in the
Surplus food
Surplus food Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2, food distribution for veterans, noon to 2
oddly enough
oddly enough Suspect returns to burglary scene for lost keys, cellphone TWIN FALLS, Idaho A
Charter schools must buy back equipment
Associated Press COLUMBUS A specific group of charter schools must buy back equipment such as
Oregon craft brewer does things its own way GOING ROGUE
I had a chance to visit Oregon back in March, mostly to tour and taste the wines of the Willamette
Boardman police arrest brothers on assault charges
The pair allegedly attacked someone at Walmart, sending the victim to the hospital
Smoking Signature Dish
Smoking Signature Dish Our tasters will go to one of Warren’s newest restaurants — Cockeye BBQ —
Look out Liberty! Burger Guyz are coming to town
Look out Liberty! Burger Guyz are coming to town The Guyz are heading to Liberty to try out
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
The top five paid iPhone apps (and its maker) on the App Store for the week ending Sept. 14:
The top five paid iPhone apps (and its maker) on the App Store for the week ending Sept. 14: v
Hewlett-Packard to cut 30K jobs
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Hewlett-Packard Co. is preparing to shed up to an additional
New study reinforces need to combat hunger in Valley
Editorial: A new study released last eek reinforces what many already know all too well: The scope of hunger
Taco Bell to begin serving alcoholic drinks in Chicago
Associated Press NEW YORK What kind of wine pairs best with a Chalupa? Taco Bell customers in
The 2015 TV season is ready to roll out all offerings FALL TV
By Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times It seems like only one year ago this month that television was
Subway co-founder DeLuca dies at 67
Associated Press NEW YORK Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who turned a sandwich shop he started
Clinton admits mistake
Opinion: WASHINGTON Conducting government business via private email was a mistake, Hillary Clinton has
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.630.25 Aqua America, .71
School bus crash kills 2, injures 3
Associated Press HOUSTON A school bus plunged off a highway overpass in Houston after being hit
Interior: High-risk well inspections lack funding
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Bureau of Land Management lacks sufficient resources to
Classrooms should offer comfort
Opinion: By Shantha Rau Barriga Tribune News Service This school year, we need to rethink discipline in
Why is Carson surging in polls?
Opinion: By Clarence Lusane Tribune News Service There is one candidate in the Republican presidential
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