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Broken heart for Liberty man
Janet Decesare-Faber, left, of Austintown and Laurie Lesitsky of Canfield pose in a photo booth they brought to Barry Dyngles Pub Wednesday night for the ...
Stories published September 17, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mixed results in latest E. coli testing at Mill Creek Park waterways
Mixed results in latest E. coli testing at Mill Creek Park waterways
BREAKING NEWS | Ohio Supreme Court orders Youngstown fracking amendment put back on ballot
BREAKING NEWS | Ohio Supreme Court orders Youngstown fracking amendment put back on ballot
Youngstown's Crescent Street Bridge to be closed most of Friday for inspection
Youngstown's Crescent Street bridge will be closed more of Friday for inspection
UPDATE | GM will pay $900 million over ignition-switch scandal
GM will pay $900 million over ignition switch scandal
Temporary 4-way stop signs put up at Struthers intersection
Temporary 4-way stop signs put up at Struthers intersection
Downtown chalk mural unveiling set for 5 p.m. Friday
Downtown chalk mural unveiling set for 5 p.m. Friday
American stops flights to 3 airports amid computer woes
American stops flights to 3 airports amid computer woes
Wal-Mart says it will hire 60,000 holiday season workers
Wal-Mart says it will hire 60,000 holiday season workers
Ohio State announces series of anti-sexual assault efforts
Ohio State announces series of anti-sexual assault efforts
PennDOT asks about adding 2nd Harrisburg-Pittsburgh train
PennDOT asks about adding 2nd Harrisburg-Pittsburgh train
Ohio’s public university salaries swelled in past decade
Ohio’s public university salaries swelled in past decade
Traffic stops in Campbell results in arrest of three on drug charges
Traffic stops in Campbell results in arrest of three on drug charges
Sunset at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm tour is Saturday
Sunset at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm tour is Saturday
Boardman man arrested after altercation with knife
Boardman man arrested after altercation with knife
Police investigating gunfight downtown near Warren school
Police investigating gunfight downtown near Warren school
Boardman library closes temporarily for renovations Sept. 28
Boardman library closes temporarily for renovations Sept. 28
Concert review: Joe Walsh opens tour at W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren
Concert review: Joe Walsh opens tour at W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren
Mahoning commissioners approve Springfield Township landfill agreement
Mahoning commissioners approve Springfield Township landfill agreement
UPDATE | GM to pay $575M to settle ignition-switch lawsuits
GM to pay $575M to settle ignition switch lawsuits
Tour planned of New Castle churches and synagogues
Proceeds from the Saturday event will benefit the Historic Warner Cascade Theatre.
Howland, Hubbard girls play to a draw
The crowd at the Howland-Hubbard girls soccer match erupted into boos and yelling after referees made a judgment call late in the game on Wednesday night.
Kasich refused to blast GOP opponents in 2nd debate
There were long gaps in the debate in which Kasich was silent
Warren Capt. Gilmore gets suspended for using racial slur
Janice Gilmore began serving the suspension Sept. 7 for calling a fellow captain a derogatory term.
More prep results
BOYS SOCCER South Range 9, Columbiana 0 COLUMBIANA Brooks Thomas scored three goals to lead
Dawson remains on paid leave; ODE to rule on teaching license
Dawson to continue paid administrative leave until ODE rules on case
SPORTS DIGEST || Weymer replaces Durkin as coach
Weymer replaces Durkin as coach YOUNGSTOWN Matt Weymer, the head baseball coach at Springfield
Youngstown council mulls repealing anti-begging law
An ACLU attorney says the new proposal is an improvement, but still raises ‘serious questions’
Manziel ready to step in as Browns starter
Like a Broadway understudy, Johnny Manziel knows he might practice with Cleveland’s starters all week and not play Sunday.
Lindor leads Indians past KC, back to .500
While Francisco Lindor makes a late run for AL Rookie of the Year, he might be accomplishing something even more important for the Cleveland Indians.
Niles clerk: Funds to pay firefighters to run out soon
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The financially strapped city continues to careen from
Steelers’ Williams looking to build on solid debut
DeAngelo Williams understands the stereotype, even if he doesn’t agree with it.
Journalist Soledad O'Brien tells personal story of race in America
O'Brien says America needs to have more uncomfortable conversations.
Theater presents murder-mystery
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theater’s 39th season will open Friday with the Agatha
Rust Belt throws a ‘Gay Wedding’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Theater Company had planned to
Bully delivers alt-rock punch
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The thing about bullies – you know, Bif from “Back to the
Ryan, veterans official offer vets tips on getting medical care
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13th of Howland and Herman K. Breuer, director of the Trumbull County Veterans Service Commission, called a press conference to alert military veterans they are not alone when they seek medical care through the U.S. Veterans Administration.
Rape victim describes ordeal from assault to trial
Rape Crisis & Counseling Center celebrates 40th anniversary
Mahoning health board changes Mill Creek water testing
E. coli testing expands to include additional sites
Supreme Court keeps fracking issues off ballot
The court instead based its decision on the fact that the petitioners did not meet other requirements for inclusion on the ballot
Passion for Primanti’s in Boardman
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com BOARDMAN When the newest Primanti Bros. location
Broken heart for Liberty man
Janet Decesare-Faber, left, of Austintown and Laurie Lesitsky of Canfield pose in a photo booth they brought to Barry Dyngles Pub Wednesday night for the drawing of the Queen of Hearts game. There were no winners of the $778,203 jackpot for the drawing, which has been going on since October. WILLIAM D. LEWIS THE VINDICATOR
oddly enough
oddly enough Man thinks he and son were poisoned by methamphetamine in hotel coffee maker
Yellow jacket season
Yellow jacket season These black-and-yellow-striped wasps change their diet from protein (other
Lawn fertilization
Lawn fertilization Fall and late fall are great times to fertilize your lawn. It does not take
Growing Vegetable Crops in Pots
Growing Vegetable Crops in Pots When: Next Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon. What: Learn about
Fall webworms unsightly, but not damaging
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Extension master gardener volunteer This time of year we begin seeing
Rutgers football coach suspended
Rutgers has suspended football coach Kyle Flood for three games and fined him $50,000 for contacting a faculty member over a player’s grade.
Social media is full of these garden fallacies
By Peggy Griffith OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Searching for and finding reliable
Leaf galls rarely affect tree health
Q. I have three maple trees. Last year I noticed the leaves in fall were brown in spots with these
Charged in homicide
Charged in homicide YOUNGSTOWN A man who was arrested in the city Monday in connection with a
CIA declassifies JKF, LBJ intelligence memos
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas As the U.S. and Russia reached the brink of nuclear war in 1962,
Big Give for Autism is today nationwide
The event’s goal is to help parents and individuals impacted by autism to provide options and opportunities
Outcry after Muslim teen is detained over homemade clock
Associated Press IRVING, Texas A 14-year-old Muslim boy became a sensation on social media
Census: Income, poverty unchanged
Census: Income, poverty unchanged WASHINGTON The wallets of America’s middle class and poorest
Oakhill judge rejects request from defendants to dismiss the case
Monday’s court hearing, though, has been postponed
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown Plan meeting
Youngstown Plan YOUNGSTOWN Educators, parents, students and community members will learn more
Cleveland airport is fined $735,000
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Federal Aviation Administration has fined Cleveland Hopkins
Tsunami advisory for Hawaii after 8.3 Chile quake
Associated Press honolulu Hawaii is under a tsunami advisory after a magnitude-8.3 earthquake
Coalition program focuses on city ordinances
The program begins at 6:30 p.m. today at Faith Community Covenant Church
US general: Only 5 Syrian rebels are fighting IS
Associated Press WASHINGTON No more than five U.S.-trained Syrian rebels are fighting the
Candidates debate more than Trump this time
Associated Press SIMI VALLEY, Calif. Amid the back-and-forth bickering over Donald Trump, the
Ohio court: Pot ballot wording is misleading
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that part of the ballot wording
Surplus food
Surplus food Grace Evangelistic Temple Church, 2214 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, free produce
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lowellville School board, athletic committee, 4 p.m., main office conference room,
birthdays
birthdays Actor David Huddleston (“Blazing Saddles,” “The Big Lebowski”) is 85. Singer Fee
YSU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The events started Tuesday and continue through October, including a lecture by Soledad O'Brien
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Lionel Richie to launch Las Vegas residency NEW YORK Lionel Richie is ready to go
A Bible and a hug: Woman tells defendant about the man he helped kill
Sarah Levels of Columbus, daughter of James Levels, wanted Tyler Meardith to know what kind of man died in front of him April 7, 2014, while he and Michael Settle were trying to commit a robbery.
Canfield school evacuated for rooftop smoke
An air-conditioning unit motor burned up and that tripped the smoke alarm, fire officials said
Pope Francis has revived, ruffled US Catholic church
By RACHEL ZOLL AP Religion Writer NEW YORK Pope Francis’ favorability ratings in surveys of
H&M to open in Eastwood today
H&M will open a new 20,000-square-foot store on Eastwood Mall’s Center Court at noon today.
Ohio House takes up business tax fix bill
The House bill would ensure business tax bills for the year won't be larger than originally anticipated
Housing sales mixed across Mahoning Valley
Mahoning and Trumbull counties saw increases in closed sales while Columbiana saw a decrease, but a large increase in pending sales.
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: The Muleface Brothers,
Fall Cruze-In car show with FX Project
Staff report ERMITAGE, PA. Mel Grata Chevrolet’s third annual Fall Cruze-In will be Monday from
YEARS AGO
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“Jeff Dunham: UNHINGED IN HOLLYWOOD” (8 P.M., NBC): This special has the ventriloquist
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A good retirement plan remains out of reach for many Americans
Opinion: By Christopher Flavelle Bloomberg View A lot of policy dilemmas could be fixed easily enough, if
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Student-loan debt roils higher education in US and burdens graduates
Editorial: The $1.3 trillion figure is certainly a shock to the senses – especially because it represents the
Students travel back in time at Barnhisel House
Fourth- and fifth-graders get a taste of 19th-century life at Girard museum.
Cat-rescue group finds an audience at Playhouse
Diane Less was moved to tears last week by the Youngstown Playhouse’s production of “Cats.” Not
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Prosecutors reach deal with GM to settle probe
Associated Press NEW YORK Federal prosecutors have reached an agreement with General Motors to
Reform mission in prison
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The Randy and Mr. Lahey show at Ford hall
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