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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 ...
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.
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
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
Charlane Tirabassi | Daniel Crum
Struthers The wedding of Charlane Tirabassi and Daniel Crum took place at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the
Alexis Wyatt | George Grady
DOVER, OHIO Jimmy Digman officiated at the July 17 wedding of Alexis Wyatt, formerly of Canfield,
Andrea Walters | Grant Herring
Winston-Salem, N.C. The wedding of Andrea Walters and Grant Herring, both of Winston-Salem, N.C.,
Jessica Tomko | Jason Rodesky
Youngstown Jessica Tomko of Canfield and Jason Rodesky of Boardman were married May 16 during a 2
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.
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
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
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
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