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Ground broken for $3.2M state-of-the-art dog shelter
Mahoning County officials have launched a project designed to increase the county’s dog sheltering capacity and improve the quality of life for the dogs it ...
Clinton promises steady hand in dangerous world
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., enjoy a moment as balloons fall after Clinton's acceptance speech during ...
CBC hosts Summer Fun Fest
The Canfield Baseball Club had its Summer Fun Fest at the ballpark on June 4.
‘Finding Dory’ creates waves of excitement
Children attended the “Finding Dory” event at the Austintown library on June 29.
Poland Village celebrates 150th anniversary
The 10th annual Celebrate Poland festival took place June 24 and 25 at Poland Village Town Hall.
Car cruise drives community together
The Commons at Greenbrier hosted the third annual car cruise on June 22 for residents and community members.
Stories published July 29, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mll Creek officials exchange firery emails
Tensions between Mill Creek MetroParks leaders, which have simmered at recent board meetings, erupted in an email exchange shared with The Vindicator.
Covelli Centre posts loss, but much less than expected
The Covelli Centre had a $26,721 operating loss between April and June, but it’s considerably less than what the facility projected for the second quarter.
Kiwanis Club of Youngstown reaches 100th anniversary
Tippecanoe Country Club filled with more than 100 guests to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Youngstown.
Strickland spokiesman says candidate backs use of coal
Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland, the Democratic nominee for a U.S. Senate seat, spoke about renewable energy at a forum co-sponsored by two organizations that want to eliminate the use of coal.
Mahoning County breaks ground on new state of art dog shelter today
Mahoning County officials have launched a project designed to increase the county’s dog sheltering capacity and improve the quality of life for the dogs.
Local Trump supporters call Clinton 'ethically challenged'
In response, Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras said he's not surprised the Republicans are reaching back 24 years in their desperate attempt to deflect attention from their nominee’s record of outsourcing jobs, filing bankruptcy, abusing workers, and retaliating against Trump employees who attempt to unionize.”
Witnesses threatened in two incidents Thursday
Witnesses were threatened in two incidents Thursday, police say.
Struthers police seek information in armed robbery at Dunkin’ Donuts
Struthers police seek information in armed robbery at Dunkin’ Donuts
Police investigate break-in at Hubbard jewelry store
Police investigate break-in at Hubbard jewelry store
Boardman police probe aggravated menacing complaint
Boardman police probe aggravated menacing complaint
Southern Park Mall extends hours for tax-free weekend
Southern Park Mall extends hours for tax-free weekend
6 Michigan state workers charged in Flint water crisis
6 Michigan state workers charged in Flint water crisis
VIDEO: Rep Tim Ryan speaking at last night's DNC
Tim Ryan speaking on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.
Ground broken for $3.2M state-of-the-art dog shelter
Mahoning County officials have launched a project designed to increase the county’s dog sheltering capacity and improve the quality of life for the dogs it houses.
Suspect in custody after police targeted in Pennsylvania
Suspect in custody after police targeted in Pennsylvania
Governor: 4 Zika cases likely came from Florida mosquitoes
Governor: 4 Zika cases likely came from Florida mosquitoes
Hearing for girl charged in homicide will be open to press coverage
Hearing for girl charged in homicide will be open to press coverage
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter I-2, will host a corn roast at 4 p.m. Aug.
Literacy event offered during Tues. market
Literacy event offered during Tues. market WARREN Bookworms of Warren, in partnership with
After 1st month, Mohip upbeat about Youngstown schools
Schools CEO Krish Mohip completes one month on the job
Youngstown council makes significant changes to a proposed anti-loitering ordinance
Council agreed to three charter review proposals, rejected one and will reconsider three others Monday
Poland softball captures regional
Poland’s Junior League softball team is headed to the World Series/
Knightline off to hot start at Cene
Manager Tom Otto’s squad stopped the Ohio Longhorns, 7-6 in their opener.
Warren girl, 14, charged with aggravated murder of her father
Bresha Meadows, 14, of Hunter Street Northwest is detained in the Trumbull County Juvenile Justice Center
Summer bridge program gets minorities prepped for college
Incoming YSU freshmen who are minorities get a head start to prepare them for the challenges and experiences of college
75 percent of heroin overdoses begin with prescription drugs
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE There is tremendous energy in Mahoning
Bringing back Angiuli’s Farm Market “bigger and better”
Extensive fire damage will lead to a new and improved Angiuli’s Farm Market
Skydiver will plummet with no parachute on TV
By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press SIMI VALLEY, Calif. He’s made 18,000 parachute jumps, helped
Matt Damon returns in a grim ‘Jason Bourne’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Jason Bourne, as played by Matt Damon across four movies, is
Allegiant Air pilots ratify contract
Pilots will receive pay increases, improvements in benefits and scheduling.
METRO DIGEST || Plane crashes on state Route 82
Plane crashes on state Route 82 BRACEVILLE An ultra-light motor-propelled aircraft crashed at
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan slams Republican Donald Trump in speech at DNC
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown told the packed house, ‘Hillary Clinton knows that a job is not just a paycheck.’
Woman pleads to felonious assault for stabbing
Stabbed boyfriend after he came back for chicken wings
Uber billionaire Bloomberg stomps on lesser billionaire Trump
The former NYC mayor whacked away at Trump like he was a diamond-encrusted pinata
Clinton promises steady hand in dangerous world
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., enjoy a moment as balloons fall after Clinton's acceptance speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention Thursday in Philadelphia.
CHS ballers teach skills and drills at Cardinal Camp
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield boys’ basketball coaching staff hosted its 29th
C.H. Campbell students have got talent
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Local resident working towards dreams of Broadway
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Julia Cooper is a 17-year-old Poland resident who
Pluchinsky still in front at OPGA
Brandon Pluchinsky’s three-day total of 210 gave him a two-stroke lead,
Faster, higher, stronger, crazier
I would really like to see Rio de Janeiro someday. Someday when it’s not hosting the Olympic Games,
CBC hosts Summer Fun Fest
The Canfield Baseball Club had its Summer Fun Fest at the ballpark on June 4.
BHS wins library competition
The students of Boardman High School were recently recognized for their efforts in a winter reading
‘Finding Dory’ creates waves of excitement
Children attended the “Finding Dory” event at the Austintown library on June 29.
Austintown land swap made official
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown Board of Eduation members and
Boardman Park hosts family events
Boardman Park would like to invite local families join them for a free, fun-filled family event July
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Summer sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
Boardman Community Briefs
Hitchcock Woods to host family fun Hitchcock Woods Early Learning Centers in Boardman will be
Children bling bikes for parade
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland library hosted a bike decorating event
Students make unique exit on last day
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary students made quite
Poland Village celebrates 150th anniversary
The 10th annual Celebrate Poland festival took place June 24 and 25 at Poland Village Town Hall.
Poland Community Briefs
Square Dancing Do you like to dance? Listen to different kinds of music? On Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.,
Car cruise drives community together
The Commons at Greenbrier hosted the third annual car cruise on June 22 for residents and community members.
Nearly $1.9M in state funding coming to Mahoning Valley schools
Mahoning County Educational Service Center is getting nearly $1 million from Ohio’s “Straight A” grant.
French ID 2nd attacker; police had warning
Associated Press PARIS French officials on Thursday identified the second man responsible for
Lee’s 62 ties Women’s British Open record
the 25-year-old South Korean player made the last of her 10 birdies on the par-3 17th and closed with a par.
Tebow’s future full of possibilities
Tim Tebow will not call himself a retired football player though he could see himself as a future coach.
Dynamite start for Walker in PGA Championship
Jimmy Walker finally saw enough putts to fall at Baltusrol that he matched his low score in a major with a 5-under 65.
The Boss to release 5 tracks with book
The Boss to release 5 tracks with book NEW YORK Songs Bruce Springsteen recorded in the 1960s
Mohip to appear on local TV show
Mohip to appear on local TV show YOUNGSTOWN Krish Mohip, CEO of Youngstown City Schools, will
Putting problems have McIlroy scrambling
Two holes into the final major of the year, Rory McIlroy was starting to lose patience.
Trump has record of siding with Putin on key issues
Associated Press MOSCOW Donald Trump has refused to condemn Russia’s military takeover of
Juveniles arrested for Boost Mobile break-in
The teens were taken to the Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center
Dog shows set Aug. 4-7 at Canfield Fairgrounds
The cluster consists of Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club, Beaver County Kennel Club, Columbiana County Kennel Club and Fort Steuben Kennel Association.
Rules on collecting debts: Fewer calls, easier to dispute
Associated Press NEW YORK Consumers could no longer receive multiple calls per day from debt
In Mass., police rally as mayor says Black Lives Matter banner will stay
Associated Press SOMERVILLE, MASS. About 50 police officers and their supporters upset about a
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Too busy for Pokemon? If you pay; they’ll play NEW YORK Too busy with your real
No Bill boost for Hillary
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON So, half the country may be “with her” but
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, July 30, the 212th day of 2016. There are 154 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Love Locks fence: After its removal, part on display PORTLAND, Maine A landmark
Minority delegates frustrated with ‘Bernie or Bust’
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA As most Democrats rally around Hillary Clinton, the lingering
Forrest Mars Jr. of candy empire dies
Associated Press SEATTLE Forrest E. Mars Jr., who helped shape Mars Inc. into a multibillion-
Chipotle to branch out into burgers
Associated Press NEW YORK Chipotle, still struggling to win back customers after a series of
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
MYCAP program YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 1325 Fifth Ave.,
Look to the sun to help energize school districts
Editorial: For decades now, many have scornfully viewed solar power as the Rodney Dangerfield of alternative-
Amazon’s large distribution empire continues to expand
Associated Press NEW YORK Online shoppers want their packages – now. And Amazon is spending
Penn National reports revenue increase in 2Q
Net revenue was $769.4 million in the second quarter of 2016.
Vallourec reports second quarter, first half 2016 results
Vallourec reported a year-over-year 25 percent decline in second quarter revenue.
Canfield Community Briefs
Square Dancing Do you like to dance? Listen to different kinds of music? On Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.,
Browns’ Gordon grateful for another chance
Surrounded by teammates eager to start a new season, Josh Gordon was home.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN,
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Greenbriar Healthcare Center hosts benefit dinner for fallen hero
Greenbriar Healthcare Center hosts benefit dinner
N. Korea: US has ‘crossed red line,’ relations on war footing
Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea’s top diplomat for U.S. affairs told The
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Downtown
YEARS AGO
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MAC commissioner wants camp rules
Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher called for some limits on when and where the camps can be held.
$536M Mega Millions jackpot is claimed
$536M Mega Millions jackpot is claimed INDIANAPOLIS Someone has come forward with the winning
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley McCollum and Nick Young, East Palestine, boy, July
Trump’s promise to make US a winner resonating in Valley
Opinion: “We’re going to win. We’re going to win so much. We’re going to win at trade, we’re going to win at
July 11
July 11 Theft: A purchased vehicle was not delivered at a home in the 2000 block of Breezewood
July 14
July 14 Arrest: Police arrested a 14-year-old township boy on a misdemeanor inducing-panic charge
Austintown Community Briefs
South Class of 1971 to have reunion events The South Class of 1971 is hosting its 45th reunion