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Contamination threats to Meander revive backup plan
Anthony Vigorito, chief engineer of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District, stands inside the MVSD plant in Weathersfield.
Stories published September 27, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
New Youngstown gallery makes innovative use of historic site
John Johnson said watercolor painting is like ice skating, which makes it a challenge to master control.
No winner tonight in Queen of Hearts $1.2M jackpot
Nearly 500,000 tickets had been purchased since the last drawing two weeks ago
Pittsburgh woman to Youngstown cops: That's not my crack
A traffic stop on the South Side preceded the drug arrest
Youngstown police arrest 18-year-old on weapons charge
A dispute between the suspect and his mother sparked the arrest
Contraceptives through history on display at Youngstown medical museum
Featured are historical male condoms, a diaphram, cervical caps and several types of oral contraceptives
More than 14,000 expected to flock to Boardman Oktoberfestival next Sunday
Several new attractions are planned this year
Groundbreaking set Monday for 162-bed apartment complex at Rayen, Fifth avenues
The apartments are geared to students at YSU
Look up for rare supermoon elipse tonight shortly after 10
The twin phenomena won't happen again until 2033
Obama prepares for critical week at UN, meeting with Putin
The chief executive is fresh off a series of successes
Hundreds of thousands gather for pope's final Mass on US tour
Francis today also met with victims of clergy sex abuse and with jail inmates
Emotions run high at today's MS Super Walk in Mill Creek Park
Proceeds benefit 800 clients in the Mahoning Valley
Phantoms wipe out huge deficit then fall
After plenty of roars filled the arena from the banner raising to a furious comeback, a pin drop could have been heard at the Covelli Centre on Saturday night when Team USA Under-18 team scored an empty-net goal to seal Saturday’s 6-4 victory over the Youngstown Phantoms.
Questions remain surrounding legality of Queen of Hearts
Questions remain surrounding legality of Queen of Hearts
Howland cross country team reaching new heights
Tigers coach Danny Libert said the goal is to compete with McDonald and Maplewood.
Activist Olsen recalls beating by Klan in Selma
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Anyone who witnesses an injustice or unkind act
M Gallery celebrates grand opening downtown Youngstown
The new gallery in the restored Erie Terminal Building features Youngstown native artists' work
Tony Napolet, 77 Legendary Warren JFK football coach remembered for generosity, success
Legendary high school football coach Tony Napolet, who led Warren JFK to its only state football championship in 1991, died on Saturday morning at age 77.
Fitch HOF inductions set for Oct. 3 banquet
The Austintown Fitch Hall of Fame will induct its 2015 class on Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center on Norquest Boulevard.
YNDC brings on 'better block' on Mahoning Avenue
YNDC and other organizations are trying to bring life back to the city’s West Side with the new event.
More prep results
VOLLEYBALL Canfield 25-25, Crestview 16-23 EAST FAIRFIELD Lara Quirk scored 14 points and Emma
METRO DIGEST || Buddhist monks to lead evening of healing
Buddhist healing NEW CASTLE, PA. The Spiritual Path Church, 2041 Moravia St. Ext., will welcome
METRO DIGEST || Ax attack
Man struck with ax YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man was sent to the hospital after being assaulted
SPORTS digest
YSU soccer team falls to Valpo Youngstown The Youngstown State women’s soccer team dropped a 6-0
Pipe organist to accompany silent film at Stambaugh
FILM SCHEDULE Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium will continue its tradition of
Orchestra season opens with acclaimed pianist
Vadym Kholodenko to perform at Powers Auditorium Saturday Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The
New ‘Daily Show’ host is ready and ‘terrified’ TREVOR NOAH TAKES OVER
IF YOU WATCH What: “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” When: Monday - Thursday at 11 p.m. Where:
‘CSI’ ends 15-season run
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK There was scant evidence suggesting it would
Crisis Intervention Team training begins in October
CIT programs are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing mental health crises.
Domestic-violence workshop is Oct. 9
One presenter will be Melinda Gavin, executive director of Sojourner House
Contamination threats to Meander revive backup plan
Anthony Vigorito, chief engineer of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District, stands inside the MVSD plant in Weathersfield.
Cardiologist convicted of overbilling
Associated Press CLEVELAND A federal court jury in Cleveland has convicted a cardiologist of
Today is Sunday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2015
Today is Sunday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2015. There are 95 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Water infrastructure won't be cheap to repair
Aging underground pipes that carry water to homes and businesses rupture all too frequently
Motorcyclist’s long road to recovery
Opinion: “Suzie” has been a loyal name for Dave Tranovich’s motorcycles. A rider since he was 13, Tranovich
Some candidates in 2nd GOP debate spew much vaccine misinformation
Opinion: Some candidates in 2nd GOP debate spew much vaccine misinformation Statements about immunizations
Gordon set to become NASCAR’s Iron Man
He will make his 789th consecutive start today in New Hampshire.
Study aims at making Ohio Lottery more efficient
Associated Press CLEVELAND An independent assessment about how the Ohio Lottery can operate
Congressman protests soldiers’ punishment
Los Angeles Times (TNS) Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., is demanding that the Army overturn the
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas R. McKenzie, 28, of 507 Spruce St., New
Rams’ Aaron Donald takes on hometown Steelers
The Steelers will welcome back running back Le’Veon Bell.
Notre Dame starts slow, crushes UMass
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, IND. Notre Dame punter Tyler Newsome pinned back Massachusetts, and
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
US intel predicts Russia will carry out strikes in Syria
US intel predicts Russia will carry out strikes in Syria WASHINGTON A secret U.S. intelligence
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Howland school board, 6:30 p.m., media center, middle school, 8100 South St. SE,
Boehner’s departure raises questions
Associated Press WASHINGTON The gulf between tea-party conservatives and establishment
Drinking water threats
Drinking water threats The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulates slightly more than 90
Deltas welcome Soledad O’Brien
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority sisters welcomed Soledad O'Brien at Stambaugh Auditorium on Sept. 16.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Cornersburg Happy Seniors will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield for
Ewanish 55th marked by blessing, lunch
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ewanish of Youngstown celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on
Brother hurt by the way siblings help son
Dear Annie: I am a divorced dad and my 20-something son, “Adam,” is deeply troubled. He lacks drive
Learn to take nature photographs
Learn to take nature photographs SALEM “Go Wild in the Park: Nature Photography” will be
Cities bear rising cost of keeping water safe to drink
Algae blooms in Lake Erie shut down Toledo’s water system in 2014 for two days
Amazing Maize Maze still provides fun 20 years later
Associated Press PARADISE, Pa. Twenty years ago, the Coleman family tried something completely
up for adoption
up for adoption Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Parents can’t solve teen’s porn addiction
Tribune News Service One of the problems I occasionally struggle with is that of giving
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Lordstown will meet at 7 p.m. at the SCOPE Center, 1776 Salt Springs Road. Devotions will
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s set Oct. 10
The Daliman family of Canfield will be recognized for their participation.
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
AWARD Dr. Ralph “Jim” Snelson, a general dentist from Warren, received the Ohio Dental Association
Week of September 27, 2015
Justin Ragozzine to John R. Updyke et al, Miller Ave., Youngstown, $18,000. Justin Ragozzine to
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 20 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl
Student debt is all our business
Opinion: “If there was a nuclear war, the only thing that would be left would be cockroaches and student
Textile designer reaches for the stars
Textile designer reaches for the stars HIGH POINT, N.C. Textile designer Susan Hable’s first
Do you need to buy a generator?
You’re settled in safe at home, when suddenly the lights go out and the comforting hums of fridge
Crime sweeps, CPU fortify city’s anti-crime arsenal
Editorial: In a city as deeply entrenched in crime as Youngstown, the police department must latch on to as
Leaf-peeping & history lessons
By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press BOSTON New England’s iconic autumns can be as much about
Why arrest ‘johns’?
Opinion: No, the headline isn’t an apologia for the procurers of “ladies of the night” – or in the language
Crime sweeps and CPU co-exist well, strengthen city’s crime-fighting push
Editorial: In a city as deeply entrenched in crime as Youngstown, the police department must latch on to as
Pillow talk
By Laura Pearson Chicago Tribune (TNS) Scandinavian design prioritizes simplicity, utility and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Just Jingle,” 2 p.m.: The cheerfully silly musical series set in a
Cuoco, husband to get divorce
Cuoco, husband to get divorce LOS ANGELES “The Big Bang Theory” star Kaley Cuoco is divorcing
Shepherd of the Valley needs workers
Shepherd of the Valley needs workers AUSTINTOWN Shepherd of the Valley will host a job fair to
Book signing at Barnes and Noble
Book signing at Barnes and Noble BOARDMAN Author Juilene Osborne-McKnight will be at Barnes and
Boehner’s decision surprises Ohioans
Associated Press WEST CHESTER, Ohio People in the Ohio district that House Speaker John Boehner
Pope extols ideals of liberty, equality
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA He spoke at Independence Hall, where the Declaration of
Jesus on Twitter
One of my favorite birthday cards is only slightly disrespectful, maybe sacrilegious, but
All about food and family at the new Italian Marketplace
Bobby DeVicchio and Pam Allegretto DeVicchio opened a new Italian market in Niles.