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Cooperation urged to cut pollution in Mill Creek watershed
The Meander Creek, Mill Creek, and Yellow Creek watersheds are among Mahoning County’s major watersheds. Reducing pollution in watersheds is a responsibility of government and ...
Stories published September 20, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Economic development plan for Youngstown to be unveiled Tuesday at Covelli
YSU played a role in developing the strategic plan.
CEO of Volkswagen apologizes to customers, public
The German automaker skirted clean-air regulations
2 shot to death in home; be on lookout for '02 red Saturn vue
The victims were a 52-year-old man and 26-year-old woman
'Scorch Trial,' 'Black Mass' command weekend box office favorites
Each film targeted a distinct age segment of the market
Some Minn. marijuana patients opt to buy pot illegally
The prices are much lower on the street, some say
YSU trustees pass on faculty proposal to save millions through expaned early buyouts
The chief negotiator estimated about $2.5 million in savings
Pope Francis meets with Fidel Castro after making subtle dig at communism
The pope will be coming to the United States later this week.
More than 250 bid adieu to the Rev. Greg Maturi at St. Dominic
Under his leadership, the congregation endured the murders of two of its members
Johnny 'Deepball' Manziel leads Browns to 28-14 win over Titans
Cleveland is now 1-1 in the young 2015 NFL season
Family dinner to honor Ostoviches' 60th
struthers A family dinner is planned for Sept. 27 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ostovich of
Pratts honored on golden anniversary
MCDONALD Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Pratt of McDonald will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet for a mystery dinner. The hostess is Alma Moore. Garden club news
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
St. Vincent de Paul Society serves those in need
A steak fry is planned Saturday; tickets are $25.
Up for adoption
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Grande Info:
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY | Mary Jane Vazmina
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY! Mary Jane Vazmina Residence: Poland Date of birth: Aug. 18, 1925
Legacy Dog Rescue in need of shoes
Legacy Dog Rescue in need of shoes Legacy Dog Rescue will raise funds through a shoe drive in
Medical Alliance names Gem of the Year
Tammy Engle is recognized at dinner meeting.
Mowry-Liguore wedding plans are announced
Richard and Nancy Mowry of Struthers and Louis and Loretta Liguore of Poland are announcing the
Miss Shagrin, Mr. Friedman are engaged
WALNUT CREEK, CALIF. Karen and Steven Shagrin of Walnut Creek, Calif., formerly of Liberty, are
Bianca Mostella, AnTony Ross to wed in Florida
YOUNGSTOWN Bianca Mostella and AnTony Ross, both of Youngstown, are engaged. Parents of the
Miss Ginnetti to be bride of Mr. Bodnar
The engagement of Danielle Lynn Ginnetti and Robert Bodnar Jr. is being announced by their parents,
Kara Goche, Jordan Wert to be married
MINERAL RIDGE Oct. 10 has been chosen as the wedding day of Kara Goche and Jordan Wert. The
Thomas-Finch wedding set for Nov. 14
Youngstown Daniel and Joyce Thomas of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Grand opening for Newport Library cafe Oct. 12
Cafe Augustine, located in the Newport Public Library, 3730 Market St. is having its grand opening at 10 a.m. Oct. 12.
Gardening expert Oster to show how to extend garden season at Fellows
Mill Creek MetroParks will host an evening with Emmy Award-winning producer, television host and writer Doug Oster at 7 p.m. Thursday at Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave.
Bike safety event for kids Saturday
Lowellville police and fire departments are teaming up with Struthers Cub Scout Pack 101 for a bike-safety event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at city hall, 140 E. Liberty St.
YSU overpowers Saint Francis
Youngstown State replaced a week’s worth of doom and gloom with a steady dose of KUUUUUHHHHNNN!
Tri-County Heart Walk features ‘double’ proposal
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More than 2,000 people watched as Alec Stipanovich
Trumbull prosecutor: Murder case shows how drugs and crime destroy lives
While murder, robbery and felonious assault were the criminal charges that brought four young men and some of their girlfriends to the Trumbull County Courthouse a week ago for a murder trial, something else was really behind it.
Crestview hands Warren JFK first loss
Spencer DeSalvo threw a touchdown pass to Caleb Hill and ran for another score.
Organic farm takes root, thrives on Youngstown’s East Side
Early Road Gardens’ city location is convenient, farmer says.
More high school football results
Ursuline 33, Lake Catholic 12 MENTOR Kimauni Johnson rushed for 126 yards and score three
Greenville man survives floatplane crash in Alaska
Schillaci called his father about 15 minutes after the crash
SPORTS DIGEST || Phantoms’ Bednard posts shutout
Phantoms’ Bednard posts shutout CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA. The Youngstown Phantoms defeated the
Rev. Kenneth Simon to mark 20th pastoral anniversary
The pastor and community leader will be honored at celebration Oct. 23.
Sloppy Indians suffer costly loss to Sox
The game ended when Abraham Almonte was picked off first base by closer David Robertson.
METRO DIGEST || Rover Run to benefit humane society
Rover run benefit YOUNGSTOWN Both human and canine runners are welcome to enter Animal Charity
New galleries add to downtown culture
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two new art galleries will open in a one-week
Area golf scores
MEN KNOLL RUN GOLF COURSE Sanko Photography — Low gross: Larry Tusinac 38, Bob Zetts 38, Bill
Hundreds participate in event to end heroin epidemic
The Warren area is in the middle of what the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention calls a heroin epidemic that has claimed more than 40 lives in Trumbull County this year.
Rain or Shine: Mill Creek MetroParks Farm celebrates end of summer
Despite the rain, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm kept the show going during the event celebrating the end of summer.
Defense bails out Buckeyes’ balky ‘O’ against Huskies
For a team that seemed to have two great quarterbacks, Ohio State is now searching for one.
Polish Day set for next Sunday
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The 25th annual Lawrence County Polish Day will take place next
Cooperation urged to cut pollution in Mill Creek watershed
The Meander Creek, Mill Creek, and Yellow Creek watersheds are among Mahoning County’s major watersheds. Reducing pollution in watersheds is a responsibility of government and individual landowners, officials say.
Running calendar | Upcoming races & walks
September Today — Lordstown Apple Cider Festival 5K at Lordstown High School. Race begins at 10
YSU-SFU notebook | More from Stambaugh Stadium
Getting an earful: Youngstown State backup quarterback Ricky Davis got his first extended action of
Busch outduels Kenseth for Xfinity victory
Joe Gibbs Racing grabbed its first victory of the weekend on Saturday night when Kyle Busch won the Xfinity Series race at Chicagoland Speedway.
49ers’ Tomsula coming home to Pittsburgh
He’s been gone now, really, for 25 years. Yet Pittsburgh still tugs at San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Tomsula.
Browns get first look at Mariota today
Marcus Mariota set the bar high for himself in his first pro start. His NFL debut was spectacular, statistically sublime.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
in the cup!
in the cup! Area holes in one Lee Arent of Boardman aced the 158-yard No. 18 at Rolling Hills
Americans’ perceptions of mobile phone etiquette
Sitting at a stoplight near my home, I was alarmed by a driver in the car in front of me who didn’t
Area Golf calendar | Upcoming outings
SEPTEMBER 26 — Inaugural David Ditzler Golf Outing at Mill Creek North. Registration at 8 a.m.,
Some native choices can make for a great addition to the backyard Garden grasses
Chicago Tribune (TNS) Grasses are glori- ous as summer ripens into fall, with their leaves and
Week of September 20, 2015
Ronald Vidante et al to Stephen A. Kopkash et al, North Lima Road, Youngstown, $111,000. Francesca
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meets Thursday
Phil Kidd, associate director of Youngstown Cityscape, founder of Defend Youngstown, and business owner of the Youngstown Nation store in downtown Youngstown, is the featured speaker
Obama honors female civil-rights leaders
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama paid tribute Saturday to black women for
Salem Community Theatre opens season with Christie’s ‘A Murder is Announced’
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Salem Beginning its new season with a villainous romp,
Family Discovery Day set Oct. 10
Explore family history at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Girard
Lawyers: Clerk may have violated order
Associated Press OWENSBORO, KY. Kim Davis is out of jail and on the job, but the saga
How you can properly dispose of paint cans
How you can properly dispose of paint cans If you look in almost any homeowner’s garage, you’ll
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Russian fighter jets in Syria concern Kerry
Associated Press LONDON U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday that Russia’s movement
Mahoning Ave. event set for Saturday
Mahoning Avenue will come alive with pop-up businesses, outdoor cafes, art galleries, performances, exhibitions, bike lanes, street trees, and sidewalk furniture to demonstrate what the street could be
Suspect in shooting: I’m ‘the wrong guy’
Suspect in shooting: I’m ‘the wrong guy’ PHOENIX A landscaper arrested Friday in a series of
IRS reminds parents, students to check for tax credits
IRS reminds parents, students to check for tax credits YOUNGSTOWN The Internal Revenue Service
How to tame the energy hogs in your home
Ever wonder where all of your energy dollars go? Knowing where your home’s biggest energy sucks are
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Isabelle Demers, 4 p.m.: Virtuosic player will perform on the pipe
Yellowstone visitors surpass 3 million
Yellowstone visitors surpass 3 million YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. Yellowstone National Park
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Lilian Frantz v. Community Action Agency, money. CMS
Marijuana legalization in Ohio also will legalize a monopoly of farm owners
Editorial: The Ohio Supreme Court has spoken: Use of the word “monopoly” in the text of state Issue 3, the
Volunteers pull trash from NW Ohio waterways on cleanup day
Volunteers pull trash from NW Ohio waterways on cleanup day Eds: APNewsNow. TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) —
Samberg rolls out Emmys red carpet
BY DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Andy Samberg hopes to roll some
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
MANUFACTURING The Cubbison Co., manufacturer of custom product identification and printed
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2015. There are 102 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Emmy preview Best of TVSFlbby the numbers
By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee LOS ANGELES It’s time to honor the best and brightest from the
6 steps to get a child to do what he is told
Tribune News Service The following statement is true: A child’s natural response to the proper
Rust Belt Theater’s Joki pens musical to mark decision on gay marriage
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown On June 26, 2015, the United States
We’re at a good place with 680
Opinion: After a few weeks of publicity and mailings and fines, I think Interstate 680 is right where most
Pope Francis urges US, Cuba to fully develop their agreement
Associated Press HAVANA, CUBA Pope Francis urged the Cuban and U.S. governments to push ahead on
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning County Career & Technical Center school board, 4:30 p.m., board conference
Safety experts question classroom barricade devices
Associated Press COLUMBUS A nationwide push allowing schools to buy portable barricade devices
Hundreds of volunteers made the Day of Caring a rousing, singular success
Opinion: Hundreds of volunteers made the Day of Caring a rousing, singular success Our mission at the
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 13 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Make Me,”
‘Twilight’ author to speak at Comic Con
‘Twilight’ author to speak at Comic Con NEW YORK Ten years after the debut of her million-
Tambor, Cox honored for advocacy ahead of Emmy Awards
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Before they strut down the red carpet at
Pope Francis to visit Washington, D.C., New York and Philadelphia this week Catholic heritage sites
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK Pope Francis will visit three U.S. cities,
Area Bowling league scores
AMRON LANES SRI Investment Seniors — Steve Senvisky 243-651, Paul Gruber 228-627, John Greene
Saturday On the links Professional golf results
BMW CHAMPIONSHIP LAKE FOREST, ILL. Jason Day shot a 2-under 69 at the BMW Championship, good
Trump is still The One
Opinion: Donald “I’m Really Rich” Trump has broken just about every rule of presidential politics, including
METRO DIGEST || Cafe Augustine opening Oct. 12 at Newport library
Cafe opening Oct. 12 at Newport library YOUNGSTOWN Cafe Augustine, located in the Newport Public
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, GIRARD, HUBBARD, AUSTINTOWN, LIBERTY
A summary of police activity in the cities of Canfield, Girard and Hubbard and Austintown and Liberty townships: