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Sister Jerome retiring, Kubik named director
Maraline Kubik, center, will take over as director of Sister Jerome’s Mission, a ministry affiliated with the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown. Sister Jerome Corcoran, right, ...
Holly, jolly Christmas concert at Poland Union
Poland Union Elementary School hosted its Christmas show dress rehearsal on Dec. 21 at Poland Seminary High School in preparation for the real show later ...
Robinwood students raise money, pie the principal
The students of Robinwood Lane Elementary School had the rare opportunity to pie their principal in the face on Dec. 22.
Austintown brings sound of jazz to Christmas
The Austintown Fitch High School and Austintown Middle School jazz ensembles performed together for their Holiday Jazz Festival at the high school on Dec. 17.
Stories published January 22, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown selected for EPA program to alleviate water-quality problems
Youngstown chosen to participate in EPA program to alleviate water-quality programs
Youngstown inks deal with agency to collect delinquent speed-violation fees
Youngstown inks deal with agency to collect delinquent speed-violation fees
Warren PD participates in crisis-intervention training
Warren PD participates in crisis-intervention training
Airlines cancel thousands of flights as big storm advances
Airlines cancel thousands of flights as big storm advances
George Zimmerman divorce finalized; keeps truck, family dog
George Zimmerman divorce finalized; keeps truck, family dog
UPDATE | Ohio EPA response to Sebring water woe criticized
Ohio EPA response to Sebring water woe criticized
Pa. Turnpike has speed restriction due to snow storm
Pa. Turnpike has speed restriction due to snow storm
East Liverpool man dies in one-car accident near Lisbon
East Liverpool man dies in one-car accident near Lisbon
Lawmakers say Ohio EPA had 'delayed response' to Sebring water issue
State lawmakers say Ohio EPA had “delayed response” to Sebring water issue
Film academy announces reforms to increase diversity
Film academy announces reforms to increase diversity
Michael E. O’Hara withdraws as a Democratic candidate in the 58th Ohio House District
Michael E. O’Hara withdraws as a Democratic candidate in the 58th Ohio House District
Regional EPA official resigns over Flint water crisis
Regional EPA official resigns over Flint water crisis
City hires firm to collect on delinquent civil speeding violators
City hires firm to collect on delinquent civil speeding violators
US stocks join global rally as energy prices jump again
US stocks join global rally as energy prices jump again
Syrian government thanks Russia for help capturing key town
Syrian government thanks Russia for help capturing key town
Blizzard dumps snow in South; DC mayor says to ’hunker down’
Blizzard dumps snow in South; DC mayor says to ’hunker down’
Let struggles push you to your dreams, speaker urges at YSU MLK event
The YSU diversity breakfast speaker is one of 11 children who grew up in 'cruel and toxic' foster homes.
Local flag football teams earn national championship trip
The meaning of a national championship has changed over the years for Elliott Giles.
Mooney, Ursuline receive NCL invites
The wheels are in motion for Ursuline and Cardinal Mooney high schools to once again be in a conference for football.
JudgeD'Apolito to make distress commission decision early next week
The school board president appointed a principal to the distress commission and the union argues it should be a teacher
Youngstown to hire agency to collect unpaid speeding citations
Enforcement last year was 52 percent of those cited
Ohio addresses opiate epidemic - again
“If knowing that you could die if you did heroin would stop somebody from using it, nobody would be doing it in the first place. When I was out there, I wasn’t having fun, I didn’t want to keep using, but I was addicted and I couldn’t stop. ... Sometimes it takes multiple times [of using naloxone], but it’s worth it to save that life,” the speaker said.
Threat closes Niles McKinley High School Thursday
School officials evacuated Niles McKinley High School at around 7:45 a.m. Thursday for a bomb threat, about 15 minutes into the school day.
SPORTS DIGEST || MLB owners debate revenue sharing
MLB owners debate revenue sharing CORAL GABLES, Fla. Major League Baseball owners held a lengthy
High lead levels found in several homes served by Sebring
Other residents should run water for 30 second to 2 minutes before using.
Hasty Pudding honors Gordon-Levitt
Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Actor, director and producer Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been
Austintown students showcase art at Creative Arts Night
The event, in its third year, stems from an elective course Life Literature, taught by Steve Ward.
Mineral Ridge, Canfield women sentenced in heroin ring case
While Heidi Smith kept her heroin addiction secret from her family, her attorney said Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court that her friends knew Smith was able to get safe heroin for them.
Lawyers for murder suspect file insanity plea
Defense lawyers have filed an insanity plea on behalf of their client, Lance Hundley, in a capital murder case.
Sister Jerome retiring, Kubik named director
Maraline Kubik, center, will take over as director of Sister Jerome’s Mission, a ministry affiliated with the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown. Sister Jerome Corcoran, right, who founded the mission in 2012, announced Thursday that she’s retiring. Also attending the event is Sister Mary McCormick, left, a longtime member of the Ursuline Sisters' leadership team.
Boy Scouts share the International Peace Light in the Valley
With the arrival of the International Peace Light on Nov. 30, at the Greater Western Reserve Boy
Relax with yoga in the library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted one of their weekly
Children howl with excitement
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Mill Creek Metroparks hosted a Big Bad Wolf
Holly, jolly Christmas concert at Poland Union
Poland Union Elementary School hosted its Christmas show dress rehearsal on Dec. 21 at Poland Seminary High School in preparation for the real show later that evening.
Dinosaurs return for story time
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The night owl story time at the Boardman
Tracey Winbush has been nominated by the Mahoning County Republican Party to remain on the county
Opinion: Tracey Winbush has been nominated by the Mahoning County Republican Party to remain on the county
Robinwood students raise money, pie the principal
The students of Robinwood Lane Elementary School had the rare opportunity to pie their principal in the face on Dec. 22.
Austintown brings sound of jazz to Christmas
The Austintown Fitch High School and Austintown Middle School jazz ensembles performed together for their Holiday Jazz Festival at the high school on Dec. 17.
Ball drops early for Noon Year’s Eve party
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown library celebrated New Year’s Eve
Learn about giant pumpkin growing
The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will be hosting its giant pumpkin growing seminar on Jan. 30
BOARDMAN
BOARDMAN Jan. 6 Arrest: Police took into custody 30-year-old Jimmy R. Torres of Ferndale Avenue,
CHS Choral Department perform holiday concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Choral Department had its annual
Rebecca Berger v Isaac Standley
COLUMBIANA Rebecca Berger and Isaac Standley were united in marriage at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 in a
Poland Community Briefs
Night at the Races to be Jan. 29 The Poland Rotary Night at the Races will take place on Jan. 29
Tashayla Forest v Stephen Lunders
YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon solemnized the wedding vows of Tashayla Forest and Stephen
Group presents mini grant to family
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley announced the presentation of this year’s Mike Hull Memorial
Boardman Community Briefs
Guarendi to visit Boardman Schools Ray Guarendi, humorist, clinical psychologist, author, public
Hilltoppers celebrate holiday traditions
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School second-grade students treated
Canfield Community Briefs
Kent State Salem announces President’s, Dean’s Lists Dr. Steve Nameth, dean of Kent State
Mr. and Mrs. Page celebrate golden anniversary
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Gene Page of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family
POLICE BLOTTER
Jan. 6 Theft: A Struthers Road man noticed an $875 power saw had been stolen. Theft: A West
Paulette Mahon v Jerry Love
LEAVITTSBURG Paulette Mahon and Jerry Love exchanged marriage vows at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at First
Browns introduce outside-the-box thinkers
One’s a Harvard educated lawyer, the other a baseball statistics guru.
Pens end skid vs. Flyers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Phil Kessel scored twice and Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist
Head games: Broncos, Pats exchange barbs in advance
If it’s AFC championship week, somebody must be complaining about the New England Patriots.
Thursday’s PREP Roundup
GIRLS BASKETBALL St. Thomas Aquinas 43, Cardinal Mooney 30 LOUISVILLE Katie Hiestand led the
Newton’s confidence soaring as Panthers near Super Bowl
Cam Newton is in position to get the Panthers to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2003.
WRESTLING: JOSHUA HEPHNER INVITATIONAL
When: Today and Saturday. Where: Austintown Fitch High School. Participants: Austintown Fitch,
diversity awards | Winners
diversity awards | Winners The 2016 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Diversity Awards were
GM Lordstown unions send water to Flint, Mich.
GM Lordstown unions send water to Flint, Mich. LORDSTOWN The United Auto Workers Locals 1724
oddly enough
oddly enough Crocodile takes morning dip in Florida Keys swimming pool ISLAMORADA, Fla. A
Attorney General to Warren Steel: Don’t leave a mess
Attorney general to Warren Steel: Don’t leave a mess
GOP-led W.Va. Senate OKs right-to-work legislation
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. West Virginia’s Republican-led Senate passed right-to-work
National group plans 2016 medical-pot issue in Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND A major national marijuana legalization group plans to put a medical
Penn State Shenango fundraiser is today
Penn State Shenango fundraiser is today SHARON, PA. Penn State Shenango, 147 Shenango Ave., will
UK judge: Putin ‘probably approved’ killing of ex-agent
UK judge: Putin ‘probably approved’ killing of ex-agent LONDON Almost a decade after former KGB
Water crisis raises racial and economic questions
Associated Press FLINT, Mich. Ever since the full extent of the Flint water crisis emerged, one
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, food giveaway from 8:30
Kasich not buying into voter anger
Associated Press BOW, N.H. John Kasich isn’t angry. And he’s betting his presidential
Canfield council approves money for paving project
The project plans are to pave portions of state Routes 46 and 62, and U.S. Route 224.
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A county grand jury Thursday handed up indictments against these people on these charges: Roderick
Ohio’s Medicare health-insurance counseling program tops US rankings
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio program designed to help Medicare beneficiaries understand
Niles church accepting Smart Choice food orders
Mail-in orders will be accepted with payment by postal or bank money order or certified check to New Hope Church
Ex-Ohio cop pleads innocent to sex crimes
Associated Press CLEVELAND A former policeman in suburban Cleveland has pleaded not guilty to
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2016. There are 344 days left in the year.
Cruz unsettles Republican senators
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican senators are confronting an unsettling possibility: Sen.
Dettelbach resigns as US attorney
Dettelbach resigns as US attorney CLEVELAND Steven M. Dettelbach, the U.S. attorney for the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kerrien Barbato and Christian Jones, Struthers, boy, Jan.
Ex-officer receives 263-year sentence
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY A former police officer convicted of raping and sexually
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Ohio Treasurer Mandel acting like a candidate for US Senate
Opinion: Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel is trying to be coy about his interest in running for the U.S. Senate in
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “A Date With the Bronte Sisters,” 7:30 p.m.: One-woman show ($12,
Pa. woman’s defamation suit against Cosby tossed
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A federal judge Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Pittsburgh-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Will Smith joins Oscars boycott NEW YORK Will Smith says he will not attend the
METRO DIGEST || Piggyback aids kids dealing with family illness
Aiding families dealing with illness AUSTINTOWN The nonprofit Piggyback Foundation is set to
Sundance films explore race, sex
MOVIE REVIEW ‘BAD GRANDPA’ Grade: Credits: By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer
Iowa caucuses absurd
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON So once again the nation’s politicians,
Infant deaths a reflection of racial divide in the US
Editorial: Nowhere is the linger- ing racial divide in our nation, state and community more visible and more
Near miss for us, but others brace for blizzard
Associated Press WASHINGTON The forecast for a historic blizzard has been there for days,
Falling oil prices could lead consumers to spend more later
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sinking oil prices have cratered the stock market. But a silver
General Motors unites car-sharing services
Associated Press DETROIT The final destination is a mystery, but General Motors is taking
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Goldwing Road Riders Association Chapter M will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday at Yankee
Bryant will start for West in final All-Star Game
Nobody was catching Kobe Bryant, who had 1.9 million votes and was selected an All-Star for the 18th time.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott C. Mook, 58, of 3750 Cumberland Circle,
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