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Community pays respects to POW/MIA Cpl. Dennis Buckley
Members of a Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard pay their respects to fallen soldier Army Cpl. Dennis Buckley, who died in Korea as a ...
Stories published April 14, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
DEMS DEBATE | Agreement that Europe should pay more toward NATO
DEMS DEBATE | Agreement that Europe should pay more toward NATO
DEMS DEBATE | Sanders notes Israel's 'disproportionate' responses in Gaza
DEMS DEBATE |Sanders notes Israel's 'disproportionate' responses in Gaza
DEMS DEBATE | Sanders, Clinton spar over who is qualified
DEMS DEBATE | Sanders, Clinton spar over who is qualified
New York primary brings campaign tension to a boil
New York primary brings campaign tension to a boil
Former New York Gov. George Pataki is endorsing John Kasich
Former New York Gov. George Pataki is endorsing John Kasich
Covelli Enterprises acquires 21 locations in Cincinnati area
Covelli Enterprises acquires 21 locations in Cincinnati area
Officials on scene of accident at Market Street and Western Reserve Road
Officials on scene of accident at Market Street and Western Reserve Road
Man with Youngstown runaway shot by Alabama police
Man with Youngstown runaway shot by Alabama police
Mahoning Valley fund receives $3M grant to help high-tech businesses
A Mahoning Valley investment fund received a $3 million state grant to help high-tech businesses
Anne Jackson, actress and wife of Eli Wallach, dies at 90
Anne Jackson, actress and wife of Eli Wallach, dies at 90
Prosecutor won't pursue battery charge against Trump aide
Prosecutor won't pursue battery charge against Trump aide
Warren man arraigned on rape charge involving girl
Warren man arraigned on rape charge involving girl
Family reaches $4.75M settlement in death of football player
Family reaches $4.75M settlement in death of football player
Body of slain Ohio police officer escorted to funeral home
Body of slain Ohio police officer escorted to funeral home
High copper or lead levels seen in 19 Detroit schools' water
High copper or lead levels seen in 19 Detroit schools' water
GOP Sen. Portman meets with Supreme Court nominee Garland
GOP Sen. Portman meets with Supreme Court nominee Garland
Sheriff: 2 deaths at Ohio duplex investigated as homicides
Sheriff: 2 deaths at Ohio duplex investigated as homicides
Mahoning commissioners award pact for recycling containers
Mahoning commissioners award pact for recycling containers
Former Ohio police officer gets 14 years for raping teen
Former Ohio police officer gets 14 years for raping teen
Youngstown school case goes before appellate court
Youngstown school case goes before appellate court
Nutty crimes: Thieves targeting Calif. almonds, walnuts
Nutty crimes: Thieves targeting Calif. almonds, walnuts
Ex-Manson family member seeks parole for 1969 murder
Ex-Manson family member seeks parole for 1969 murder
Volunteers sought to place flags on vets' Oak Hill Cemetery grave sites
Volunteers sought to place flags on vets' Oak Hill Cemetery grave sites
Youngstown Board of Control approves pact for new municipal court at city hall annex
Youngstown Board of Control approves pact for new municipal court at city hall annex
Vindy Talk Radio Friday features author, film maker
Vindy Talk Radio Friday features author, film maker
Ollie's Bargain Outlets raising funds for Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley
Ollie's Bargain Outlets raising funds for Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley
Shepherd of the Valley Poland breaks ground today for new unit
Shepherd of the Valley Poland breaks ground today for new unit
Bank of America profit drops 18 percent on weak trading unit
Bank of America profit drops 18 percent on weak trading unit
What a finale: Kobe scores 60 in his last game
Kobe Bryant utterly dominated his final game Wednesday night,
Warriors eclipse 1995-96 Bulls with 73rd win
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors took their last shot at Michael Jordan and history and they swished it — for 73.
Flashes rally to beat struggling Penguins
Youngstown State plated two runs in the top of the first, but the bats were quiet throughout the night.
Academic distress commission expects to name CEO by June 7
The Youngstown schools academic distress commission will enlist the county educational service center for a CEO search
Youngstown board member proposes tying pay to district performance
A pay limit resolution for board members was tabled to explore its legality
Mancini named to Ohio Athletic Commission
Mancini was appointed to one of the five positions on Wednesday by Gov. John R. Kasich for a term lasting until Sept. 2, 2018.
Seman’s attorneys file motion on death penalty
Says penalty is unconstitutional because of appeals process
Barnes, YSU women’s basketball team welcome three new players
Mailee Jones signed a National Letter of Intent and Morgan Brunner and Izzy Meese have committed as preferred walk-ons for the 2016-17 season.
Spring signing day has seven Valley athletes going places
Fitch’s Logan Kusky is throwing in with Notre Dame.
Prep roundup | Wednesday’s high school results
BASEBALL Ursuline 9, Struthers 0 STRUTHERS Alex Schlosser pitched a two-hitter in shutting
Lawyer: Will Smith shot eight times
The case has riveted a city where Smith, 34, was a fan favorite.
Rust Belt gives its fans 2nd chance at ‘Godiva’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Theater Company’s original production of “Godiva: A Burlesque
‘Moonlight’ shines on ‘Gone with the Wind’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players will present “Moonlight and Magnolias,” the mostly
Singer-songwriter’s great career spans five decades Lightfoot’s legacy
Staff report WARREN After 50 years of making hit songs, it’s safe to say that Gordon Lightfoot
Love and War’s comeback: The apocalypse has begun
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Back in the 1990s, Youngstown-based rockers Love and War
Poland Township trustees deny proposed zone change
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com POLAND Township trustees denied a proposed zone
Ceremony to kick off Relay For Life at YSU
Relay For Life at Youngstown State University is set to start at with an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday
Mahoning courthouse to stay open during work
‘Major craftspeople’ are working on the Mahoning County Courthouse restoration, architect says.
Cruzes take off to dealers
Fifty Cruzes were driven away from Lordstown by Pittsburgh and West Virginia auto dealers
Mahoning County roads to be named for fallen military men
The legislation awaits Gov. John Kasich’s expected signature.
Community pays respects to POW/MIA Cpl. Dennis Buckley
Members of a Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard pay their respects to fallen soldier Army Cpl. Dennis Buckley, who died in Korea as a prisoner of war. Buckley's remains were recently identified and returned to his remaining relative, niece Eleanor Stevenson of Youngstown. Lane Funeral Home of Austintown assumed the remaining minimal cost and responsibility, after the federal government’s contribution, to bring Buckley home and lay him to rest.
Saltalamacchia slams Pirates
Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a grand slam for his 100th career home run in the Tigers’ 7-3 win.
Austin Pendleton’s best role
In his five-decade career, Warren native Austin Pendleton has made a name for himself as a character
oddly enough
oddly enough Rescued calf is now companion for blind cow who lost pig pal DARTMOUTH, Mass. A
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE: Wednesday’s results
Wednesday’s results RACE 1 $7,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, MCL $5,000 6 Trajan (Mayta, O.)$17.20
Carrasco dominates Rays
Once Carlos Carrasco settled down his stomach, he could concentrate on taming the Tampa Bay Rays.
KENT STATE5 Youngstown State2
KENT STATE5 Youngstown State2 Next: YSU vs. Northern Kentucky at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Eastwood
Poison hemlock is invasive
Q . A gardener recently brought in a plant that I soon realized was the invasive poison hemlock
Hornqvist’s first hat trick helps Penguins win opener
Patric Hornqvist had his first playoff hat trick in a 5-2 win over the Rangers.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Barbershop: The Next Cut (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Th. (2) 4:45, 7:50, 10:20
A docile pest-, rodent-eater that defends itself if threatened THE SKUNK
You may have seen a few on the road. Hopefully, you have not come face to face (or rather face to tail) with this creature this spring.
Spring Flower Palette
Spring Flower Palette When: Today, 6 to 7:30 p.m. What: Join Ellen Speicher for a tour of
How to prevent cancer
Opinion: By Rachel Bergstein The Baltimore Sun Recently, as part of the Obama administration’s “moonshot”
“American Grit” (9 p.m., Fox): WWE superstar John Cena hosts “American
“American Grit” (9 p.m., Fox): WWE superstar John Cena hosts “American Grit.” It’s a new reality
Trump’s crass behavior inspires his supporters
Editorial: Ever since he launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for president last June, New York
Opposition to the war on drugs gaining steam around the world
Opinion: By Johann Hari Los Angeles Times Once a decade, the United Nations organizes a meeting where
Night bloomers: Flowers that work the night shift
By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Most plants live for the daylight hours
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.790.31 Aqua America, .71
WORLD DIGEST || Puerto Rico vote abruptly canceled
Puerto Rico vote abruptly canceled WASHINGTON House Republicans on Wednesday abruptly canceled a
YEARS AGO
years ago Today is Thursday, April 14, the 105th day of 2016. There are 261 days left in the year.
Heated verbal confrontations mark Trump’s Pittsburgh rally
Associated Press pittsburgh A Donald Trump rally in Pittsburgh drew thousands to a downtown
Judge suggests he’ll factor in Hastert lies at April 27 sentencing
Associated Press CHICAGO Dennis Hastert’s lawyers have suggested that what occurred with a 14
Struthers council reviews garbage ordinance amendment
Council will crack down on garbage bins left curbside
Woman faces charges in livestreaming purported rape
Associated Press COLUMBUS A 17-year-old was raped by a man with whom she had been drinking, and
Ohio House passes bill to require CPR training for students
Associated Press COLUMBUS High-school students would be required to have basic training in how
METRO DIGEST || Road Not Taken sophomore conference
Road Not Taken sophomore conference WARREN Kent State University at Trumbull and the Trumbull
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLAND April 6 Harassment: A Fieldstone Drive woman said she’s being harassed.
Wal-Mart expands grocery pickup service
Associated Press NEW YORK The online grocery wars are getting fiercer. Wal-Mart said Wednesday
Cost increases to fix Niles broken fire hydrants
Council does not have the money to pay for either the hydrants or the labor to replace and repair them
Toyota recalls 60K Avalons, Camrys
Associated Press TORRANCE, Calif. Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 60,000 Avalon and Camry
birthdays
birthdays Actor Bradford Dillman (“Falcon Crest”) is 86. Country singer Loretta Lynn is 84.
Mikovich sets records, YSU sweeps CSU
Mikovich sets records, YSU sweeps CSU CLEVELAND Sophomore Cali Mikovich set single-game records
Bridge repairs set
Bridge repairs set YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Transportation announced that beginning at
CDC confirms Zika causes birth defects
Associated Press NEW YORK Confirming the worst fears of many pregnant women in the United States
Poll: Public wants Senate action on court nominee, but interest is modest
Associated Press WASHINGTON Nearly 2 in 3 Americans back Democrats’ demands that the Republican-
Groundbreaking set
Groundbreaking set POLAND The Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber will have a groundbreaking
Group seeks $15 minimum wage
Associated Press CLEVELAND A group seeking a $15 minimum wage from Cleveland employers will
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lennard L. Burke, 47, of Poland, and Marta A. Poluse,
A newly-designed Sheetz is coming to the township
A new Sheetz will replace an old car wash and a former fast-food restaurant on North Canfield-Niles Road.
Retail sales fell in March
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. retail sales fell last month as Americans cut back on their car
Yummy peas!
Yummy peas! Among the best-tasting early crops are garden peas. As soon as we get some regular
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Austintown-Boardman-Mahoning County Joint Communications District, 10 a.m.,
Rediscover turnips!
Rediscover turnips! This easy-to-grow vegetable is not your grandpa’s turnip. They are not big,
LGBT-rights debate rages across South
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Louisiana’s governor issued an executive order Wednesday
AMVETS post 44, 305 Elm St., Struthers; 330-755-3333
AMVETS post 44, 305 Elm St., Struthers; 330-755-3333 Fri: The Highways 65 band, 8:30 p.m.
Buggy encounters
Buggy encounters Spring is a time for some insects to come out of hiding – only to find themselves
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