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On Veterans Day, Valley vet recalls WWII horrors
William Lee Davis Jr., 90, of Boardman displays some of the many awards he’s received for his service in World War II as a member ...
Stories published November 11, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Before National Apprentice Week, local workers tell benefits of training
Joe Neal just finished his workday as a mason tender with a smile on his face, dirt on his shirt and a tan on his arms.
ValleyCare to furlough more workers, but gives no specifics
ValleyCare Health System of Ohio is laying off employees again this year.
Commercial Metal nears end of bankruptcy situation
Commercial Metal Forming at 1775 Logan Ave. has nearly made it through its parent company’s bankruptcy.
Heroin OD led to trafficking arrest today
Police say a heroin overdose at a Royal Mall Drive apartment last September led to an investigation resulting in the arrest of the apartment tenant Friday.
Meshel critizes Tressel in Veterans Day speech in Struthers
At one point, the former Youngstown State University trustee seemed to praise the university’s programming for veterans, but then criticized YSU President Jim Tressel.
Bonds between vets often stronger than family, speaker tells courthouse crowd
Veterans Day can be summed up in one word, a speaker said Friday during a ceremony at the Mahoning County Courthouse.
Atty. Large referred to state panel for disciplinary complaint
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has certified a case against Atty. John Large to the Ohio Supreme Court’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
Gold Star Mom addresses Veterans Day Assembly today in Austintown
A mom has dedicated her life to serving veterans – and helps her son live on through her service.
Schools report racially charged incidents after election
Schools report racially charged incidents after election
Mike Pence replaces Chris Christie as head of Trump’s transition team
Mike Pence replaces Chris Christie as head of Trump’s transition team
Protest threat prompts Chicago high school to cancel classes
Protest threat prompts Chicago high school to cancel classes
IMF approves $12 billion loan to salvage Egypt's economy
IMF approves $12 billion loan to salvage Egypt's economy
Lawyer: Cosby expects to be cleared and resume his career
Lawyer: Cosby expects to be cleared and resume his career
Ohio House Republicans re-elect Rosenberger as speaker
Ohio House Republicans re-elect Rosenberger as speaker
Robert Vaughn, suave 'Man from U.N.CL.E.' star, dies at 83
Robert Vaughn, suave 'Man from U.N.CL.E.' star, dies at 83
Ohio ex-cop sentenced for impersonating officer, stalking
Ohio ex-cop sentenced for impersonating officer, stalking
Trump likely to try to reverse Obama environment initiatives
Trump likely to try to reverse Obama environment initiatives
Deportation fears grip immigrants after Trump's election
Deportation fears grip immigrants after Trump's election
VINDY POLLING NOW | Thanksgiving Day, Indians WS gear, and Leonard Cohen
We have some new questions we'd like your opinion on.
Niles police arrest suspect after drug investigation
Niles police arrest suspect in drug investigation
Longtime SW Ohio sheriff dies 2 days after successor elected
Longtime SW Ohio sheriff dies 2 days after successor elected
Rubber bullets and fear: Trump protesters flood streets anew
Rubber bullets and fear: Trump protesters flood streets anew
'Hallelujah' Singer-Songwriter Leonard Cohen dead at age 82
'Hallelujah' Singer-Songwriter Leonard Cohen dead at age 82
Behind the smiles, tough reality for Trump and GOP Congress
Behind the smiles, tough reality for Trump and GOP Congress
US stocks slightly down in early trading; oil heads lower
US stocks slightly down in early trading; oil heads lower
Akron cops: Driver tries to sexually assault woman near university
Akron cops: Driver tries to sexually assault woman near university
Conroy's Party Shop hosts Community Appreciation Day activities Sunday
Conroy's Party Shop hosts Community Appreciation Day activities Sunday
Dogs participate in Pawtober Fest event
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Every Dog Matters hosted a fall bake sale
ValleyCare lays off workers, reduces hours of other employees
ValleyCare lays off workers, reduces hours of other employees
Youngstown firefighters on scene of South Side blaze
Youngstown firefighters on scene of South Side blaze
About 2,500 gather in Columbus to protest Trump election
About 2,500 gather in Columbus to protest Trump election
Ramp closures planned next week in Trumbull County
Ramp closures planned next week in Trumbull County
Authorities: Fla. deputies fatally shoot man who shot mother
Authorities: Fla. deputies fatally shoot man who shot mother
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek, Tri-Gold and Youngstown Charter chapters of ABWA will meet Dec. 13 at A
Local Miss Teen vying for Ohio title
Local Miss Teen vying for Ohio title SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Nicole Sherb, Miss Teen Youngstown
Youngstown increases offers to homeowners to clear way for can plant
The deals were finalized Thursday
Forgiveness therapy is focus of program
About 100 people attended the session sponsored by Mahoning County Juvenile Court and Juvenile Court Community Advisory Board
Plea allows ex-YPD cop to enter mental health court for neglect of sister
Charges will be dropped if she completes program
Ground broken for new West Side library
The Michael Kusalaba Branch will replace the former West Side Library on the same site.
Lakefront homeowners mull options
Homeowners along the Woodside Lake shoreline explore options for the lake and its dam.
Sci-fi film – with its aliens – lumbers along A muddled ‘Arrival’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer It turns out that when space aliens do eventually arrive
City schools, YSU celebrate Project PASS partnership
Two years ago, Youngstown City School District and Youngstown State University students teamed up to help improve the younger students’ reading and writing skills. Saturday, they’re teaming up again to celebrate that partnership.
Boardman spaghetti dinner for 3rd-grader with leukemia
At the beginning of the school year, Market Street Elementary third-grader Kellen Grace was diagnosed with leukemia, which affected many in the Boardman community.
EOEP recognizes overlooked achievers in the Valley
Eastern Ohio Education Partnership representatives honored local schools and teachers from four counties
On Veterans Day, Valley vet recalls WWII horrors
William Lee Davis Jr., 90, of Boardman displays some of the many awards he’s received for his service in World War II as a member of the Army’s 63rd Infantry Division.
Poland's James Earl Jones says at 15, Marines made him grow up
James Earl Jones altered his birth certificate and lied about his age so he could enlist in the Marine Corps in 1946 at 15, about a year after World War II ended.
AMS STEM students are curious about future careers
Nearly 55 seventh- and eighth-grade STEM students at Austintown Middle School recently took some
Canfield Sports Briefs
Division second team athlete Hannah Keffler, a Canfield athlete, has been named a second district
Cardinal Mooney elects new president
In January 2017, Mark Oles will become the new President of Cardinal Mooney High School. Oles, a
CHS athletes honored with traditional walk-through
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In keeping with the Canfield High School tradition to honor
Canfield Community Briefs
Open house kicks off food drive A Dying Art Company, Legacy Dog Rescue and DogSmartz Unleashed are
Howard and Lillian Divelbiss celebrate 65th anniversary
Howard W. and Lillian (Boyer) Divelbiss of Austintown celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
Oct. 24
Oct. 24 Criminal damaging: Four windows were shot with A BB gun at Leonard Kirtz School, 4801
Third-grade students visit local fire station
Third-grade students from Dobbins Elementary visited Fire Station 92 on Oct. 12.
Cardinal Mooney elects new president
In January 2017, Mark Oles will become the new President of Cardinal Mooney High School. Oles, a
Poland Sports Briefs
Boys basketball tickets go on sale The Poland High School athletic department will be selling
Oct. 12
Oct. 12 Burglary: Someone forcibly entered a residence in the 7400 block of Hitchcock Road. Two
Canfield city, township residents participate in 2016 food drive
Thanks to the Canfield families who put bags of groceries and other items on their porches to be
Boardman Excellence Foundation visits classrooms to see music and art grants in action
The Boardman Schools Fund For Educational Excellence awarded six teacher mini-grants last school
Butler advances to State Championship Meet
Senior Chris Butler will represent Boardman High School at the OHSAA State Cross Country
Murder mystery takes place at Boardman library
The Boardman library hosted a murder mystery event on Sept. 29, called Murder in the Library: Pasta, Passion and Pistols.
Children have smashing time at Sprout Club at Fellows Riverside Gardens
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children attended the monthly Sprout Club on
Boardman Sports Briefs
Division first team athletes Several Boardman athletes have been named first district teams.
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Nadine Jones; Michael Stabinski; Sarah Burkert; Yiannoula Katsadas; Anthony Lefoe; Seth
Dogs participate in Pawtober Fest
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Every Dog Matters hosted a fall bake sale at
Parents announce Ozenghar-Moore wedding plans
The parents of Amy Ozenghar and Matthew Moore, both of Youngstown, are announcing their upcoming
Oktoberfest celebrates 40th year of fall event
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman Rotary Club hosted its 40th
POLAND
POLAND Oct. 21 Burglary: To a garage in the 5600 block of Clingan Road. Stolen were a garage-
Allison Queen, Brian Day plan November rite
James and Sharon Queen of Canfield are announcing the wedding plans of their daughter, Allison Lynne
Boardman Community Briefs
Contra dance to be Nov. 12 The Western Reserve Contra Dance will take place from 7-9:30 p.m. on
Randi Yazvac, George Kubas are engaged
Thomas and Diane Yazvac of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Randi Michele
Sandwiches for entrepreneurship
Sandwiches for entrepreneurship LIBERTY Jack Kravitz, president of Kravitz Delicatessen Inc., is
Gunman kills officer and self; woman found dead
Gunman kills officer and self; woman found dead CANONSBURG, Pa. A gunman with a history of
‘Not my president’
Associated Press NEW YORK Demonstrators in both red and blue states hit the streets for a second
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator. All
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator. All
METRO DIGEST || SUV hits pole; power out
SUV hits pole; power out WARREN The driver of a sport utility vehicle appeared to be injured
Thursday’s Top 25 College Football game
Duke 28, No. 15 North Carolina 27 DURHAM, N.C. Daniel Jones ran for two scores and threw for
SPORTS digest
Three area volleyball players make All-PAC Three local volleyball products made the All-
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Carmen,” 7:30 p.m.: Opera Western Reserve will present this great
What went wrong in this year’s presidential polls?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s victory came as a surprise to many Americans, the
China auto sales rise 20.3 percent in October
Associated Press BEIJING China’s auto sales rose 20.3 percent in October from a year earlier,
Results put new focus on system
Associated Press WASHINGTON The fact that Hillary Clinton most likely won the U.S. popular vote
ON THE LINKS Thursday’s professional golf results
PGA OHL CLASSIC AT MAYAKOBA PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Chris Kirk shot an 8-under 63 to take a
Jobless claims fall from 3-month high
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer Americans sought unemployment aid last week, the latest sign
Disney embraces the stream as ratings sag
Associated Press NEW YORK As more and more people get their favorite TV shows and movies
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW The lyrics don’t necessarily have to make sense for the Avett Brothers.
Public forum at Trumbull campus
Staff report WARREN Public radio station WKSU-89.7 FM will continue its Community Conversations
Sylvia and Antonio Crespo celebrate 60th anniversary
Antonio and Sylvia Crespo celebrated their 60th anniversary on Aug. 6 with a family dinner at
Canfield Players present “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas”
A cast of 40 Canfield High School students will perform tap dance and jazz numbers in an array of costumes as they present the musical, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.”
Amy Stevens and Aaron Baker plan November rite
Paul and Betty Stevens of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Amy Ellen
Austintown Community Briefs
High school student to be published Lauren Good of Birch Trace Drive in Austintown has had her
Veterans need our support
Opinion: By Carole Bass The Hartford Courant Four of my grandmother’s brothers served in World War II.
Galvanize campaign on behalf of GM Lordstown
Editorial: The strong but fickle force of Adam Smith’s classic economic theory of supply and demand has socked
washington Trump meets with Obama as transition commences
Associated Press WASHINGTON President-elect Donald Trump took a triumphant tour of the nation’s
Woman faces OVI citation after crash
Woman faces OVI citation after crash YOUNGSTOWN City police cited an Austintown woman with
Commissioners approve compensation study extension
The pay study, which got underway in late September, is comparing county employees’ compensation with that of their counterparts in governments of Stark and other counties of similar size.
Political history made Tuesday with Trump leading the pack
Opinion: There were many interesting results from a historical Election Day. Here are some of my
AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Week 12 playoff previews
TONIGHT WARREN HARDING VS. CHARDON What: Division II Region 5 When & where: 7;30 p.m. at
Teen dedicates life to finding World War II veterans
Associated Press LOS ANGELES For as long as he can remember, Rishi Sharma’s heroes haven’t been
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2016. There are 50 days left in the year. This is
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 70 in the
Poland Community Briefs
Open house kicks off food drive A Dying Art Company, Legacy Dog Rescue and DogSmartz Unleashed are