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UPDATE | 5,000 expected to tour GM Lordstown today
The General Motors Assembly Plant has opened its doors today to the public for the first time since 2011 to celebrate 50 years of car ...
Kathy Cook wins Athena
Kathy Cook, president of St. Joseph Warren Hospital, accepts the 2016 Athena Award on Thursday night at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman.
Students take mini field trip to the library
Poland North Preschool students headed to the library on April 19 for story time and a craft.
CUMP students enjoy Lil Sprouts Cooking Class
Students at the Canfield United Methodist Preschool had a chance to put their chef hats and aprons on for the school’s monthly Lil Sprouts Cooking ...
Students become Fourth-Grade Foresters
The Boardman Lions Club visited all of the fourth-grade classes in the Boardman School District on April 29 as part of their Fourth-Grade Foresters program.
Fitch art students participate in Pat Catan’s Iron Crafters competition
Pat Catan’s hosted the 12th annual Iron Crafters event on April 16.
Stories published May 20, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Forget Oakhill; build a new morgue, commissioner says
Mahoning County Commissioner David Ditzler said the county would be better off spending millions of dollars to build a morgue for the coroner’s office than to spend hundreds of thousands retrofitting Oakhill Renaissance Place with a new morgue ventilation system.
Youngstown to Chicago flights get green light for July
Aerodynamics Inc. has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin flights between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago O’Hare International starting July 1.
Youngstown robbery suspect and victim arraigned in same court today
Jordan Kennedy was arraigned on a robbery charge Friday in municipal court, and the person he was accused of robbing was arraigned in that same court on drug charges.
For these grads, Mahoning County High made all the difference
School wasn’t easy for Jerrell Shorter.
Cycle for MS Sunday in Canfield
Cyclists of all ages can show off their bicycling skills for a cause at the Canfield Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
7 choirs sing for peace tonight at Stambaugh Auditorium
Becoming proficient in singing and developing core concepts of musicianship require virtues such as discipline, focus and a keen ability to listen to others – the same qualities that contribute to laying the groundwork for a more-peaceful society, a longtime music professor contends.
Alan Young, star of 1960s sitcom 'Mr. Ed,' dies at 96
Alan Young, star of 1960s sitcom 'Mr. Ed,' dies at 96
Okla. governor vetoes abortion ban bill; one GOP senator physician calls it 'insane'
Oklahoma Republican Gov. Mary Fallin on Friday vetoed legislation that would make it a felony for doctors to perform an abortion, a measure that would have effectively outlawed the procedure in the state.
OVI checkpoints to be set up Saturday in Mahoning County
OVI checkpoints to be set up Saturday in Mahoning County
Steel Valley vineyard project set for Sunday on Youngstown's South Side
Steel Valley vineyard project set for Sunday on Youngstown's South Side
Tee Times for Sunday Flynn Auto Greatest juniors at Pine Lakes
The second qualifier for the Flynn Automotive Group junior Greatest Golfer of the Valley will tee off at 1 p.m. Sunday at Pine Lakes Golf Course in Hubbard.
Mary Todd Lincoln funeral ledger found in Illinois capital
Mary Todd Lincoln funeral ledger found in Illinois capital
Click It or Ticket seat-belt campaign begins Monday
Click It or Ticket seat-belt campaign begins Monday
Ohio elections chief, voter prevail in Libertarian challenge
Ohio elections chief, voter prevail in Libertarian challenge
US DOT approves ADI flights from Youngstown airport to Chicago
US DOT approves ADI flights from Youngstown to Chicago
Pregnant women in US with Zika spikes on new counting method
Pregnant women in US with Zika spikes on new counting method
31 students graduate from Mahoning County High School
31 students graduate from Mahoning County High School
Federal judge: No jail as suspended Ohio judge appeals
Federal judge: No jail as suspended Ohio judge appeals
Man faces domestic violence charge after beating incident
Man faces domestic violence charge after beating incident
UPDATE | 5,000 expected to tour GM Lordstown today
The General Motors Assembly Plant has opened its doors today to the public for the first time since 2011 to celebrate 50 years of car production.
Poland chops away at UHS to advance
Whether it’s a big hit or a chopper that didn’t escape the infield, the Poland High School baseball team will take it.
Video in Youngstown schools' science curriculum espouses creationism
Published reports claim its producer is an Islamic cult leader and Holocaust denier.
N. Side woman mauled by her own dog
He said if the owner does not want the dog back after 10 days, it most likely will be put down.
State audit: Records destroyed in Niles ex-mayor Infante's office
The Ohio Auditor’s Office concluded in 2015 that a “destruction of records” took place at the office of former Mayor Ralph Infante.
Youngstown taking long-shot bid to woo Lucas to build museum here
If the idea fails, a city councilman said having Lucas visit Youngstown would attract a lot of attention.
Sister Jerome Corcoran appeals for Alzheimer’s research at HOF induction
Sister Jerome turned 100 earlier this year
SPORTS digest
Hill, Desantis break district records LAKEVIEW Hubbard’s George Hill and Cardinal Mooney’s
Cavaliers down Raptors to remain unbeaten in playoffs
LeBron James recorded a triple-double and Cleveland improved to 10-0 in the playoffs with a victory over the Toronto Raptors
Other taxi driver tells police he was robbed, too
Says women pulled knives on him two separate times
Ex-Mahoning Auditor Sciortino sentenced to 4-6 months in halfway house
A judge said she couldn’t let him ‘get away’ with his illegal use of county computers
Campbell law director defends legality of executive session, citing lawsuit threat
The threat arouse out of the proposed charter amendments for the November ballot.
State bill to assist pets in emergencies with oxygen masks
Just days after legislation allowing paramedics and other responders to assist injured dogs and cats at accident or other emergency scenes was sent to Gov. John Kasich’s desk, a group will raise funds to purchase pet oxygen masks for the Youngstown Fire Department.
Ohio's top court to hear Boardman drug bust case
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear a case, in which Boardman police broke down an apartment door after failing to say “search warrant.”
Democrats call on Sen. Rob Portman to have a confirmation hearing on the president’s Supreme Court nominee
The senator’s campaign spokeswoman said Democrats as ‘shameful’
United Way focusing more on community impact
The Success after 6 program will expand into Youngstown City Schools’ Taft Elementary in 2016-2017
Block party planned to celebrate Youngstown's Taft neighborhood
It’s a party with a promise for a purpose.
Valley group provides gowns to teen girls on tight budgets
DIVA Donations provides one stop shopping for dances and more
Kathy Cook wins Athena
Kathy Cook, president of St. Joseph Warren Hospital, accepts the 2016 Athena Award on Thursday night at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman.
CVMS students walk to conquer diabetes
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School students participated in a
Students take mini field trip to the library
Poland North Preschool students headed to the library on April 19 for story time and a craft.
Company brings garden products to life
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Edison Landscape and Deck Lighting hosted a
Pure Cycle to host third annual Cycle for a Cure
Pure Cycle Studio will host its third annual Cycle for a Cure, a five hour spin-a-thon to raise
Scouts help keep park clean
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Whispering Pines District, Greater Western
Poland Community Briefs
Neighbors features adoptable pets Check out the newest feature of Neighbors, the Adoptable Pets of
CHC first-graders embark on musical journey
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The first-grade students of C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Poland Sports Briefs
Fall sports parents meeting to be May 31 The Poland High School athletic department has announced
CUMP students enjoy Lil Sprouts Cooking Class
Students at the Canfield United Methodist Preschool had a chance to put their chef hats and aprons on for the school’s monthly Lil Sprouts Cooking Class on April 29.
Storkel-Vennitti wedding plans are announced
The parents of the bride-elect, William and Teri Storkel of Poland, are announcing the engagement of
Fajacks honored at dinner for 60th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fajack of Youngstown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a family
Presentation teaches families about Internet danger
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technial Center
Boardman Community Briefs
Neighbors features adoptable pets Check out the newest feature of Neighbors, the Adoptable Pets of
Kirsten Gibson, Michael Hoelzel are engaged
Announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding are Kirsten Gibson and Michael Hoelzel, both of
Boardman Glenwood H.O.P.E. Club receives Miracle-Gro grant
Boardman Glenwood Middle School’s H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Planet Earth) Club recently received a grant
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Spring sports has begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
Canfield Community Briefs
Neighbors features adoptable pets Check out the newest feature of Neighbors, the Adoptable Pets of
Students become Fourth-Grade Foresters
The Boardman Lions Club visited all of the fourth-grade classes in the Boardman School District on April 29 as part of their Fourth-Grade Foresters program.
Boardman track finishes regular season on high note
The Boardman boys track team concluded the 2016 regular season and celebrated Senior Night with a
Austintown Community Briefs
Neighbors features adoptable pets Check out the newest feature of Neighbors, the Adoptable Pets of
Glosser-Burns nuptials planned for June 25
Eric and Susan Glosser and Denise Burns and James Phillis are announcing the engagement of their
Tree planted in honor of former student
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Elementary School hosted a Tree
Katie Dixon, Mark Rowley set June wedding
Donald and Barbara Dixon of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Katie Dixon, and
Presentation helps prevent Internet danger
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technial Center hosted
Boys track named AAC Runners-Up
The Boardman boys track team finished as AAC Runners-Up for the 2016 season following the
Fitch art students participate in Pat Catan’s Iron Crafters competition
Pat Catan’s hosted the 12th annual Iron Crafters event on April 16.
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump kept himself planted firmly in the political spotlight
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Giving Voice to Peace II concert, 7 p.m.: A choir of 250 singers,
Oddly Enough
Oddly Enough Volunteer Detroit park grass cutters try blindfolded mowing DETROIT Volunteers
ADI provides DOT with requested information
Aerodynamics sent the U.S. Department of Transportation the information it requested May 3.
Congress, White House strike a rescue deal for Puerto Rico
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans and Democrats reached a rare, election-year deal
Focus on medical errors
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service First, do no harm. Doctors get that. They embrace it. It’s
BUSINESS DIGEST || AT&T Boardman call center hosts hiring event
AT&T Boardman call center will host hiring event boardman AT&T will host a hiring event at the
THURSDAY ON THE LINKS | Professional golf results
AT&T BYRON NELSON IRVING, TEXAS Jordan Spieth finished off a 6-under 64 just before dark
As summer nears, keep safety foremost in mind
Editorial: Shock and anguish con- tinue to envelop a North Side Youngstown neighborhood as funerals are
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.12.10 Aqua America, .71
Tiffany South redevelopment plan moves forward
Developer OK’ed to tear down, build new at Tiffany South and U.S. Route 224
Housing authority reorganizes
Retirements have been followed by a staff function reorganization at the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority.
Terrorism suspected in crash
Associated Press CAIRO An EgyptAir jetliner en route from Paris to Cairo with 66 people aboard
Howland firefighters to get new breathing apparatus with $133,572 federal grant
The Howland Fire Department will soon get 20 new sets of breathing apparatus.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Lisa Metzinger and Jeffrey McDevitt, Youngstown, girl,
Police officer killed in crash during training
Associated Press COLUMBUS A suburban Columbus police department says one of its officers has
2 teen boys stabbed in Mecca
Staff report CORTLAND Boys 15 and 16 years old from Hoagland Blackstub Road in Mecca Township
Portman, Brown applaud nomination
Portman, Brown applaud nomination WASHINGTON Ohio’s U.S. Senators, Sherrod Brown and Rob
Defunded Planned Parenthood creates ‘burden’ in the Valley
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio law that strips government funding from Planned Parenthood is
Canfield Council members continue morning meetings to plan for the future
Council members said they are developing long-term plans before making a final decision on the new police levy
Mahoning, Trumbull counties key to Trump’s presidential bid; Clinton has history on her side
Opinion: Despite decades of Democratic dominance, Mahoning and Trumbull counties get plenty of visits from
Landlord reports ax attack in Y’town
Landlord reports ax attack in Y’town YOUNGSTOWN A South Heights Avenue man was arrested about
Trumbull prosecutor happy with supreme court ruling on sex-offender registry
The county prosecutor praised the decision by the Ohio Supreme Court
Top court affirms Adams’ murder conviction
The Ohio Supreme Court has affirmed Bennie Adams’ conviction in the 1985 murder of YSU student Gina Tenney.
Exaggerator, Desormeaux taking another run at Nyquist
Swipe has finished second to Derby winner four times
Jennifer Hauer, Philip Biviano to marry May 28
Jennifer Hauer and Philip Biviano, both of Boardman, are engaged. The bride-elect’s mother is
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard S. Pietrouski, 33, of 3687 Riblett Road,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Safer, ‘60 Minutes’ fixture, dead at 84 NEW YORK Viewers didn’t need to see Morley
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 9:30 to
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