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Stories published September 19, 2015

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

2015 Heart Walk punctuated with two proposals

More than 2,000 people watched as Alec Stipanovich knelt before the woman standing in front of him, opened a box containing a diamond engagement ring, and asked her to marry him.


Mill Creek's Sunset at the Farm goes on through rain today

Despite a sudden downpour of rain Saturday evening, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm kept the show going during its “Sunset at the Farm” event to celebrate the end of summer.


Food, crafts, entertainment, orphanage collection at Polish Day next weekend

The 25th annual Lawrence County Polish Day will be celebrated Sept. 27 at Cascade Park Pavilion, 1928 E. Washington St.


YSU defeats Saint Francis 48-3

YSU defeats Saint Francis 48-3.


Community Legal Aid seeking volunteers

Community Legal Aid, a nonprofit law firm serving the civil legal needs of the low-income community, is seeking volunteers for the Volunteer Advocacy Legal Unit (VALU) program in Mahoning County.


Miss Ramdin, Mr. Repasky to wed Oct. 24

canfield Sivanand and Susan Ramdin and Martin and Gail Repasky, all of Canfield, are announcing

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Susan Mandl, Michael Ramsey plan wedding

BOARDMAN Susan Diane Mandl and Michael Patrick Ramsey, both of Dallas, are engaged. The


Sarah Patchell | Matthew Ramsbottom

CHICAGO Sarah Patchell and Matthew Ramsbottom exchanged vows at Old St. Patrick’s Church, where

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Charlane Tirabassi | Daniel Crum

Struthers The wedding of Charlane Tirabassi and Daniel Crum took place at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the

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Alexis Wyatt | George Grady

DOVER, OHIO Jimmy Digman officiated at the July 17 wedding of Alexis Wyatt, formerly of Canfield,

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Andrea Walters | Grant Herring

Winston-Salem, N.C. The wedding of Andrea Walters and Grant Herring, both of Winston-Salem, N.C.,

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Jessica Tomko | Jason Rodesky

Youngstown Jessica Tomko of Canfield and Jason Rodesky of Boardman were married May 16 during a 2

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Alzheimer Network to present seminar


Open house set at historical society

Open house set at historical society YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is


Harding flattens Fitch

On a night where the community celebrated its 1990 state championship team, the Warren Harding football team channeled some greatness of its own as the Raiders methodically dispatched visiting Austintown Fitch, 38-0, on Friday night at Mollenkopf Stadium.


Next Queen of Hearts drawing location, draw day could be changed

Township and Barry Dyngles officials met Friday afternoon to discuss what's next as the jackpot continues to grow.


Penguins eye better performance against SFU

YSU struggled in last week’s win over Robert Morris.


Manned radar guns nab 570 speeders in 1 week

Additional officers will be trained Sept. 26 to use the radar guns


Poland still perfect after nail-biter

Dylan Garver ran for 220 yards for the Bulldogs in the win over Howland.


State lawmaker prepares alternative plan; Youngstown board members get subpoenas

State Sen. Joe Schiavoni’s plan would offer state-paid universal preschool, define quality choice


Late TD helps Lakeview stun Hubbard

Angelo Marino hit Nick Boldt for a 64-yard TD in the final five minutes for the Bulldogs.


Poland schools debut new peer-mentoring program

"Big Dog Little Dog" brings high-school students to Union Elementary


East’s Donadelle burns Niles with big plays

Imoni Donadelle touched the ball four times and scored four TDs.


Benefit for Nancy Canizaro-Maloney; tumor releasing chemicals into her brain

Surgery scheduled at the Cleveland Clinic


PREP FOOTBALL roundup

Akron SVSM 49, Cardinal Mooney 23 AKRON St. Vincent-St. Mary quarterback Dom Davis torched the


‘Frostbite’ fishing tournament set for today

The tournament is set to get under way at 7 a.m. with the first boat flight launched from Mosquito Lake State Park Marina in Cortland.


Lecture series at Sutliff Museum

Staff report WARREN Victorian Collections and Coffee, the annual free fall lecture series of the


Chorale reveals concert season

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Chorale, under the direction of Kris Harper, has


Thrival Music Fest chief calls the Mahoning Valley home Rocking & thriving

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The Thrival Music Festival is emerging as Pittsburgh’s first


Valley makers support their crafts, each other

About 30 local makers will show off their products at a Rust Belt Makers Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Canfield.


More PREP RESULTS

VOLLEYBALL Canfield 25-25-25, Howland 11-18-15 CANFIELD Morgan Leonard had 13 points, seven


Rose Mary Flanagan's kids keep alive legacy with ovarian cancer foundation

The Foundation's signature event, the Teal Tini Cocktail Party, is Oct. 1


Ballot board adopts edited language for pot amendment

Legal counsel for proponents and opponents of the proposed amendment offered no objections, voicing agreement with the new language choices


Warrants issued in Cohasset Drive slaying

The suspect is a 21-year-old Summer Street man


Driver sues officer, others in 2013 crash

A Hubbard woman and her family are suing Coitsville police over her injuries that resulted from a police pursuit.


Woman arraigned for disturbance in Mahoning juvenile court

Has a previous resisting arrest conviction from '98


Trumbull health board reaches agreement for new health commissioner

The board hired Frank Migliozzi, effective Jan. 1, at the end of the contract of health Commisioner James Enyeart.


Focus shifts to interior work, upkeep at War Museum

Volunteers work on landscaping at the War Vet Museum in Canfield. New shrubbery was planted around the home, which sits along U.S. Route 224 in the city.


Northern Illinois goes for biggest win vs. Big Ten

When Ohio State coach Urban Meyer looks at Northern Illinois, he sees a lot of Big Ten in the Mid-American Conference champions.


Here’s Johnny: Manziel gets the start

It’s all in front of Johnny Manziel: The chance to silence the critics and prove he belongs in the NFL. On Sunday, Manziel can re-start his career. His shot at redemption.


Tressel inducted into Ohio State Hall of Fame

Looking almost younger than when he left Ohio State, Tressel, 62, was accompanied by his wife, Ellen, and apologized for being late for a news conference before his induction.


YSU soccer team falls to Northern Kentucky

YSU soccer team falls to Northern Kentucky Youngstown Sophomore Kyler Lum scored her first


Marines seek to keep women from combat

Associated Press WASHINGTON The commandant of the Marine Corps has recommended that women be


Every fall, shortly after nighttime temperatures turn chilly, deer mice seek refuge from the coming

Every fall, shortly after nighttime temperatures turn chilly, deer mice seek refuge from the coming


Russia, US discuss buildup in Syria

Associated Press WASHINGTON American and Russian military chiefs began talks Friday over


Kasich remark draws unwanted attention

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich has become the latest 2016 presidential


Baby Doe’s mother arrested, man charged

Associated Press BOSTON A mother was arrested and her boyfriend was charged with murder in the


Chamber event

Chamber event farmdale Mary L. Jefferson-Williams, Badger Elementary School principal and


C.I.R.V. to sponsor clinic Sept. 26

The session helps ex-offenders to get employment.


Community Day to fund dugouts for Liberty Baseball Association

Third annual Liberty Community Day begins Saturday at 3 p.m. at Center Park.


Trump blasted for not correcting man’s Muslim-related statements

Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.H. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump drew fire from


ODOT announces new lane restrictions as part of I-80 project

I-76 westbound at the turnpike to have nightly lane restrictions


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Megan Fox to guest star on ‘New Girl’ NEW YORK Megan Fox will guest star in a


BIRTHDAYS

BIRTHDAYS “Inside the Actor’s Studio” host James Lipton is 89. Actress Rosemary Harris is 88.


Boardman Library closing for renovations

The library will close for several weeks beginning Sept. 28.


Boardman trustees award demolition contracts

Township officials continue with efforts to demolish abandoned, vacant structures


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2015. There are 103 days left in the year.


Praise service

Praise service GIRARD A special praise worship service with music and prayer is planned for 7


Ohio Supreme Court dismissed a complaint from six Youngstown residents on the anti-fracking charter amendment

The court said the case was moot as it already required the Mahoning County Board of Elections to put it on the ballot


Like most who fish, I’ve set the hook on a lot of sticks and jumped to the conclusion that

Like most who fish, I’ve set the hook on a lot of sticks and jumped to the conclusion that they were


METRO DIGEST || Dogs rescued, citations expected

Postponed YOUNGSTOWN A news conference by state Sen. Joe Schiavoni regarding suggestions for


Send information on pet blessings

Send information on pet blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St.


Conference set Oct. 2 and 3 by Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Speaker will be Carol Wolvar, 'The Pottery Lady'


EPA: VW intentionally violates clean-air laws

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday that Volkswagen


State’s unemployment rate below 5 percent

Although the state’s unemployment rate has reached below 5 percent, economists say Ohio is still not at a full-employment level.


Worshippers rock for Jesus at Heaven's Edge Metal Church in Christ

Struthers church offers a hard rock set list and 'come as you are' philosophy.


Racino celebrates one year with owners lauding region

Editorial: A year ago, Penn National Gaming opened the doors to its $250 million horse-racing track and slots-


sunday news shows

sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Johnny Appleseed Festival, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The grand parade


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.970.02 Aqua America, .71


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley Batcho and Jeremy Vallia, Youngstown, girl, Sept.


Philosophy departments suffer due to lack of Eastern thinkers

Opinion: By Eric Schwitzgebel Los Angeles Times Philosophy professors in the United States have all heard


METRO DIGEST || Peace Celebration Monday

Peace Celebration CHAMPION The seventh annual Warren-area Peace Celebration will begin with a


House OKs GOP bill blocking Planned Parenthood funds

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan voted against defunding the organization


When is a win a win?

Opinion: COLUMBUS Two recent Ohio Supreme Court cases merit a second glance, only because they prompt the


Chrysler, UAW reach 4-year contract

Pact will now go to 39,000 workers for vote Associated Press DETROIT Hourly pay, profit


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