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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Backers tout benefits of senior levy
If it passes, the new senior citizen services real-estate tax levy on the March 15 Mahoning County election ballot will substantially improve the lives of senior citizens and their family members who care for them, levy backers say.
Austintown seeks support for 3 levies
Austintown Township trustees ask for voters’ support March 15 to renew levies for the park department, the Austintown Senior Center and the road department.
Hamlin wins in closest Daytona 500 finish in history
Denny Hamlin raced to his first Daytona 500 victory Sunday, the first for Toyota, and the first in 23 years for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Kerry: Provisional agreement reached on cease-fire in Syria
Meanwhile explosions in the central city of Homs and Damascus killed nearly 100 people today
UPDATE: At least six killed by gunman on shooting spree in Kalamazoo
The suspect, an Uber driver, is expected to be arraigned Monday on murder charges
Kasich signs legislation to defund Planned Parenthood
Sen. Joe Schiavoni of Boardman describes the cuts as devastating to underserved residents
Multiple deaths from drive-by shooter tonight in Kalamazoo
Police say multiple people have died from several shootings that appear to be related in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area.
Aeronautics institute sponsors open house at Vienna airport
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com VIENNA Seventeen-year-old Rob Eckenrode’s latest prized
Steel Valley Rugby Club teams open with mixed results
Scrums, takedowns and occasionally people rolling out of piles of humanity clutching a limb. For a group of Akron and Mahoning Valley women, it’s good to be back at it.
Youngstown elementary school earns an “A” in reading
Paul C. Bunn Elementary School is one of only three Valley schools to earn an “A” in K-3 Literacy
Back-nine birdies help Kokrak stay in contention
Jason Kokrak, the 36-hole leader, made three birdies on the back nine to salvage a 70 and remain in the final group.
Rent charged to Austintown Senior Center used for other township needs
Senior center building has a half-million dollar surplus over the course of five-year levy
Cold-shooting YSU women fall to CSU
The Penguins dropped to 16-9 overall, 7-7 in the Horizon League.
Nine Canfield wrestlers qualify for district tournament
Georgio Poullas (152 pounds), David Crawford (160), Jaret Bunch (195) and Jacob Esarco (220) all won sectional titles Saturday night.
Glenwood Middle School students get hands-on with science
Science department recently got new lab equipment and 3D printer
Martina Boyd of Youngstown is building a career as a model On the PLUS SIDE
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Martina Boyd is a plus-size model with a big
YWCA women’s art exhibit seeks entries
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., is accepting entries for its
Group prepares to shoot action film in Warren
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN A group of Valley residents and natives is getting
Donald, Kiefer Sutherland act together in film
By LINDSEY BAHR AP film writer LOS ANGELES Donald Sutherland, 80, and Kiefer Sutherland, 49,
Authentic Greek food, pastries, wines and other items available
Costumed dancers, from kindergarten to 12th grade, entertain.
Steel Valley Rugby Club teams open with mixed results
The women’s team won twice to get to the title match.
Civil Rights writer Booker receives prestigious Polk honor
Booker worked for JET magazine and covered countless historical events
METRO DIGEST || Get work experience, help with school fees or debt
School applications YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Community School, a kindergarten through sixth-grade
METRO DIGEST || All 28 Sebring water samples clear federal limit
All 28 samples below federal limit SEBRING All 28 samples of household tap water in the most-
Teams, individual bowlers vye for state
Boardman’s boys team and Harding girls teams are still alive, along with individual bowlers.
State probes former Niles mayor over waived Cafaro HQ fees
The new corporate headquarters of the Cafaro Co. takes shape at the Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles.
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Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Donald Trump barreled to victory in South Carolina’s Republican
Chamber plans event with BWC specialist
Chamber plans event with BWC specialist BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will
Mill Creek park firings precipitate public anger
Editorial: After the public relations debacles in 2014 and 2015 over the killing of geese, the hiring of the
Pressure washers can be dangerous
A garden hose, soap and elbow grease can take care of many a cleanup job – if you want to spend all
Scalia remembered at funeral as man of faith, family and law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was remembered Saturday as a
Southwest adds nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to LA
Southwest adds nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to LA IMPERIAL, Pa. Pittsburgh International
Keillor ponders life after ‘Prairie’
The iconic host of 42 years plans U.S. tour before signing off By Tom Keogh The Seattle Times
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2016. There are 314 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Florida Panhandle welcomes solitude and spring breakers All about the beach
By Ellen Creager Detroit Free Press (TNS) NAVARRE BEACH, Fla. Dolphins leaping in the sea.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Home and Garden Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Home Builders
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Feb. 14 HARDCOVER FICTION 1.
Trump’s Valley pal
Opinion: Donald Trump was in his glory. He had snubbed a cable news network, thumbed his nose at individuals
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Emily and Cameron Shuey, Poland, boy, Feb. 19. Kari and
Let couple count the ways Trump would help US
Opinion: Let couple count the ways Trump would help US In response to Bud McKelvey’s letter in The
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
CQE clinic planned for ex-offenders
The session will be Feb. 27 at First Unitarian Universalist Church.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Gary Lockwood (“2001: A Space Odyssey”) is 79. Actor Peter McEnery is 76. Record
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Huntington National Bank v. Raquel Michel, money.
Serbia: Two embassy workers held hostage died in US airstrikes in Libya
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia Two Serbian embassy staffers held hostage since November died
Syrian rebels say they’re ready for provisional truce
Associated Press BEIRUT The main Syrian opposition group said Saturday it is ready “in
6-hour standoff ends with officer dead
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. Law-enforcement officers in northeastern Mississippi stormed a
Thousands rally around US to protest cop’s conviction
Associated Press NEW YORK About 10,000 supporters of a former police officer convicted of
Harper Lee buried in Alabama hometown
Harper Lee buried in Alabama hometown MONROEVILLE, Ala. The author of the American classic “To
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
Week of February 21, 2016
John A. Delsander et al to Girseal Pugh, Medford Ave., Youngstown, $51,550. James Phillip Muntean
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township Park commissioners, 8:30 a.m., park office, Georgeanna Parker
Deep JGR team has solid chance to snap lengthy skid
It’s been 23 years since Joe Gibbs celebrated a Daytona 500 victory.
DOYO Live coming Aug. 4
About two years ago, I met Dennis Schiraldi, owner of CYO Marketing, during the lead up to the first
Under attack
By Patricia Sheridan Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) LAS VEGAS Staid and stylish home decor is
Mahoning Valley Race Course — Saturday’s results
RACE 1 $17,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, MSW 5 Don’t Get Even (Bermudez, S.) $7.60 $2.802.80 2 New York
Struthers boys capture district title, state berth
Juniors Cameron Coppola, Andrew Brabont, Adam Cifra, John Medvec and Jared Sawyers formed the Wildcats’ winning fivesome.
More pro golf results
WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN OPEN ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA American Danielle Kang shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday
Sprint Cup’s Busch brothers find selves in a much better place in 2016
Kyle Busch was stuck in a hospital bed, the Daytona 500 just a race on TV.
SPORTS digest
Umpire clinic offered at Youngstown State YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Metro Umpire Association is
Stamkos’ milestone sparks Lightning
The Tampa Bay captain tapped in a rebound for his 300th goal on Saturday as the Lightning quieted surging Pittsburgh 4-2.
Pirates’ Kang recovering, but unsure about opener
Five months after having surgery to repair a broken bone and torn meniscus, Jung Ho Kang is working out.
PREP ROUNDUP
PREP ROUNDUP More high school results BOYS BASKETBALL REGULAR SEASON Poland 85, Struthers 48
Boardman, Fitch wrestlers among district qualifiers
Austintown Fitch and Boardman wrestlers earned Division I district tournament berths on Saturday in the sectional at Kenston High School.
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