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Kravitz now serving corned beef with a view
Kim Urig and her daughter, Libby, both of Canfield, enjoy a quick bite to eat at Kravitz's at the Garden Cafe during the cafe's soft ...
Stories published September 21, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Indians eliminate defending champs
The Indians reduced their magic number for clinching the Central to five.
Mahoning County pay study won't guarantee raises, but promises no cuts
No pay raises can be guaranteed to Mahoning County employees as a result of a forthcoming compensation and classification study. But nobody’s pay will be reduced because of it, the county human resources director recently said in a memorandum to elected officials and department heads.
Allegiant's move from CAK to Cleveland won't affect Youngstown flights, official says
Though Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport officials were happy to hear Allegiant Air’s plan to move services from Akron to Cleveland, Akron-Canton officials were not so thrilled.
North Side homicide victim ID'd; site of killing destroyed by arson
The man who was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon in a house at 1515 Kensington Ave. has been identified by city police as Andre Harrison, 34, who lived at that address.
Canfield bike safety advocate in coma after being hit in Montana
A 1991 Canfield High School graduate and bicycle-safety advocate is fighting for her life in a Montana hospital after being hit by a car on a cross-country ride.
Warren cops will investigate theft from body in TMH morgue
The chief of detectives for the Warren Police Department says he has assigned his property technician to investigate the theft Friday of $150 from an envelope that was left with a body in the Trumbull County morgue.
Valley's in store for a balmy fall
While today is the first day of autumn, meteorologists say don’t look for the weather to be very fall-like in the Mahoning Valley for some time.
New name, place for group focused on British writer Chesterton's works
A group of avid readers gathered in a conference room here to discuss and appreciate a somewhat forgotten English writer, Gilbert Keith Chesterton.
Warrant issued for Browns' Gordon over paternity test
Suspended Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has had an arrest warrant issued against him in a paternity case.
Browns rookie WR breaks hand in practice
Browns rookie wide receiver Corey Coleman broke his hand during practice Wednesday, another major blow to the struggling team.
Community Bill of Rights committee has news conference Thursday
Community Bill of Rights Committee has news conference Thursday
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins now unopposed in general election
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins now unopposed in general election
Youngstown council approves East Side zoning change
Youngstown council approves East Side zoning change
Thousands of power outages reported near Boardman
Thousands of power outages reported in Mahoning County
'West Wing' cast to stump for Clinton in Valley on Saturday
'West Wing' cast to stump for Clinton in Valley on Saturday
Obama, Netanyahu look past years of tensions in last meeting
Obama, Netanyahu look past years of tensions in last meeting
Woman, husband die in 2-vehicle crash in northwest Ohio
Woman, husband die in 2-vehicle crash in northwest Ohio
Fed keeps key interest rate unchanged, but hints of coming hike
Fed keeps key interest rate unchanged, but hints of coming hike
Judge dismisses challenge to N. Carolina gay-marriage law
Judge dismisses challenge to North Carolina gay-marriage law
US stocks rise with oil prices ahead of Fed statement
US stocks rise with oil prices ahead of Fed statement
Ohio asks judge to force Corps to dredge shipping channel
Ohio asks judge to force Corps to dredge shipping channel
Woman tells Boardman PD that masked men broke into her apartment
Woman tells Boardman PD that masked men broke into her apartment
Boardman police probe $22K theft from concrete company
Boardman police probe $22K theft from concrete company
UPDATE: Police ID victim of Tuesday's fatal shooting
Officials: Arson claims house where fatal shooting took place Tuesday
Police chief: Officers warned black man to drop gun
Police chief: Officers warned black man to drop gun
UPDATE | Allegiant to move flights from Akron to Cleveland
Allegiant to move flights from Akron to Cleveland
Pavement work will close Lanterman’s Mill Thursday
Pavement work will close Lanterman’s Mill Thursday
Groups see link between student performance and economic status
Groups see link between student performance and economic status
Port Authority to manage Struthers industrial park
Port Authority to manage Struthers industrial park
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Top earners back Clinton in Bloomberg poll
Top earners back Clinton in Bloomberg poll after decades with GOP
Mylan CEO set to defend EpiPen prices amid public outcry
Mylan CEO set to defend EpiPen prices amid public outcry
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
"Dresses for Haiti" collection is Saturday
‘Dresses for Haiti’ collection is Saturday HUBBARD The collection of homemade Little Dresses for
Cash in envelope on body in morgue at TMH stolen
The hospital is expected to address procedural flaws that led to the theft.
Canfield rallies to defeat Boardman
Trailing Lakeview by a game in the league standings, the Canfield High School girls volleyball team needed a win over Boardman to keep pace.
Harding, Lisbon, JFK ranked second in computer ratings
12 Valley teams are in top eight of their regions
Warren man killed in crash was defrocked priest
Warren man who died in Elm Road crash was a defrocked priest from Pittsburgh diocese
Panel seeks more details for Youngstown district’s strategic plan
Academic commission expects to review next draft within 45 days
Killed inside home on Kensington Avenue
If ruled a homicide, it would be the city’s 15 this year.
PREP ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other games
CROSS COUNTRY Suburban League Championship CANFIELD The Maplewood boys and McDonald girls
Beatitude House programs help homeless women improve their lives
The faith-based organization is marking its 25th year.
The Flower Shop is in bloom at MCCTC
MCCTC students keep things blooming at By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com CANFIELD Around the
Brooks brings home the bronze
Austintown joined 3,761 other schools by receiving a bronze level Healthier US Schools award
Officials shut off ruptured oil and gas well in Liberty
Ohio Department of Natural Resources assists with cleanup.
Valley’s unemployment rate up over last August
The Mahoning Valley’s seasonally-adjusted jobless rate was 5.9 percent in August 2016 compared with 5.5 percent in August 2015.
Connected Celebs tweeting, doing their own laundry
A week ago, I tweeted: “@mbearn and I r Samsung people, but I’m calling B.S. on @IMKristenBell &
Ground broken for women’s recovery house in Youngstown
The new 12-bed women’s recovery house is adjacent to the Neil Kennedy Recovery Centers’ main campus in Youngstown.
Will chickens roost in Brownlee Woods?
The final decision rests with city council which has acted on only one recommendation in the past year
Kravitz now serving corned beef with a view
Kim Urig and her daughter, Libby, both of Canfield, enjoy a quick bite to eat at Kravitz's at the Garden Cafe during the cafe's soft opening Tuesday.
‘America’s Got Talent’ gives a win to NBC
‘America’s Got Talent’ gives a win to NBC NEW YORK The 12-year-old singing sensation Grace
As Trump rises, Clinton struggles with playbook
Associated Press WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. For months, Democrats argued that voters would get “serious”
Filings provide chilling details of motive
FBI had looked into suspect in 2014 Associated Press NEW YORK Ahmad Khan Rahami vowed to
Struthers man sentenced after threatening children with gun, using racial slurs
Struthers police arrested the man in June 2015.
Drug discussion is a distraction, say lawyers for slain Tulsa man
Associated Press TULSA, OKLA. Investigators found the drug PCP in the vehicle of an unarmed
Man convicted of ordering hit carried out at wrong house
Associated Press CHARDON, Ohio A man who served prison time for a murder-for-hire plot in 2004
Sanitation worker struck and killed
Sanitation worker struck and killed ELLSWORTH A 20-year-old sanitation worker died after he was
A homeless woman faces a felonious-assault charge
The incident happened after the two were drinking on a bus ride, police said
After mall attack, racial issues involving Somalis are heightened
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The day after a young Somali-American man stabbed 10 people at a
Teacher suspended for stomping on flag
Teacher suspended for stomping on flag FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. A North Carolina high school teacher
METRO DIGEST || Mathews grade-schoolers dismissed early
Dismissed early VIENNA A septic system failure Tuesday that caused sewage to back up into the
Marines seeking to expel officer who was attempting to save lives in corruption-ridden Afghanistan
Opinion: By Sarah Chayes Los Angeles Times In the decade I lived and worked in Afghanistan, from 2002
Crazy-good mac and cheese is surprisingly easy to make
By Leslie Brenner The Dallas Morning News (TNS) Did you think only chefs could make great mac
Report: Racial wage gap widest in nearly 40 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON As wages for American workers have stagnated for more than a
UN suspends Syria aid convoys after savage attack
Associated Press BEIRUT Volunteers were still dousing the fires from an overnight attack on an
‘Over the River’ begins Salem season
By Eric mccrea entertainment@vindy.com salem Salem Community Theater opens its 40th season
MetroPlex to have new future
Universal Development of Girard will soon reopen the Metroplex Expo Center it purchased in March 2015.
Wanton killing of dolphins
Opinion: By John Di Leonardo People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Anyone who has picked up a
Weekend attacks show US matures in anti-terror fight
Editorial: Readings on this nation’s terror thermometer surged over the weekend as a series of frightening
computer playoff ratings
Division I Region 1 1. Stow-Munroe Falls (4-0) 9.625 2. Massillon Jackson (4-0) 9.275 3.
Tangier pizza bar offers BURGERS A’PLENTY
Every local restaurant in every town across the United States boasts they have the best food in their respective area. You’ve probably seen the commercials of Tangier’s self-declaration, “the best in town.” There’s only one way to find out, and that’s have the Burger Guyz put these burgers to the test .
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Emily Delmont and Zach Medovich, Canfield, girl, Sept.
The App Store official charts for the week ending Sept. 18 list the top paid iPhone apps.
The App Store official charts for the week ending Sept. 18 list the top paid iPhone apps. v
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Village Transportation, Senior Services, Planning and Zoning, and
Foundation donates
Foundation donates YOUNGSTOWN Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently donated a check for
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9