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Despite apology, GOP ex-chair stands by comments
This Vindicator file photo from July 17, 1969, captured the scene on Hillman Street on Youngstown’s South Side as police officers clash with protesters who ...
Stories published September 23, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Strong support for new school buildings in Poland, survey shows
Nearly 59 percent of people who live in the school district could support a plan to build new schools.
Yavorcik attorney seeking dismissal of Oakhill corruption conviction
The attorney for Martin Yavorcik said his client’s eight-felony conviction in connection with the Oakhill Renaissance Place corruption scandal should be dismissed because of errors made by the trial judge.
Chase Bank wants out of woman's lawsuit involving Kovachick theft
JPMorgan Chase Bank is asking to be dismissed from an elderly Canfield woman’s lawsuit, which accuses the bank of negligently failing to halt the reported theft of the Canfield woman’s assets by Linda Kovachik of Boardman.
Sales tax figures show increase in Valley's consumer spendiing in last year
More jobs, more income, cheaper fuel, less debt and better household wealth all lead to more consumer spending.
New Fellows Gardens director gains experience on Costa Rica trip
Poisonous snakes, cloud forests, and orchids that blossom 40 feet above the ground.
Struthers Historical Society sets Alexander Frankfort Day Oct. 1
Alexander Frankfort was a survivor.
OVI checkpoints in Austintown tonight
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct two OVI checkpoints here tonight:
Federal court rules Ohio violated election laws with voter roll purges
The 6th U.S. Court of Appeals ruled the state violated federal election law with its method for removing people from the voter rolls, remanding the case for further consideration.
YPD probes potential tie between Kensington slaying and beating
Police are investigating whether there’s a connection between the fatal shooting of a man on Kensington Avenue and the assault of a neighbor by three men with handguns and a golf club.
MetroParks thanks patrons for helping ID intimidation graffiti suspect
Mill Creek MetroParks is thanking its users after they helped identify a suspect who police believe drew anti-Semitic graffiti throughout the park.
Warren first Ohio district to get Kennedy Center program
Colorful pictures line the hallways of Willard pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school.
Kidney foundation walk/run awareness event is Sunday at Canfield Fairgrounds
Kidney foundation walk/run awareness event is Sunday at Canfield Fairgrounds
GOP vice presidential candidate stumps for Trump in Leetonia on Wednesday
GOP vice presidential candidate stumps for Trump in Leetonia on Wednesday
Canfield police looking for Youngstown man who skipped out on court hearing
Canfield police looking for Youngstown man who skipped out on court hearing
2 Youngstown churches have food giveaways Saturday
2 Youngstown churches have food giveaways Saturday
US Route 62 between Himrod and South avenues closed tonight through Saturday morning
US Route 62 between Himrod and South avenues closed tonight through Saturday morning
Boardman officials to vote on property exchange Monday
Boardman officials to vote on property exchange Monday
Youngstown schools hosts community meetings next week
Youngstown schools hosts community meetings next week
Suspect arrested for anti-Semitic graffiti in Mill Creek Park
Suspect arrested for anti-Semitic graffiti in Mill Creek Park
Day of remembrance vigil set Sunday at Warren's Courthouse Square
Day of remembrance vigil set Sunday at Warren's Courthouse Square
UPDATE | OSHP searches Campbell business for stolen vehicles
State patrol searches Campbell landscaping company
OSHP: Driver of ambulance struck by SUV in Ohio dies
OSHP: Driver of ambulance struck by SUV in Ohio dies
Registrations accepted for YWCA of Youngstown's annual women's leadership conference
Registrations accepted for YWCA of Youngstown's annual women's leadership conference
Community celebrates Warren's selection for arts program
Community celebrates Warren's selection for arts program
Police: Employee fatally shot supervisors at Tennessee plant
Police: Employee fatally shot supervisors at Tennessee plant
Ryan announces $1 million for Trumbull County youth program
Ryan announces $1 million for Trumbull County youth program
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Guilford Civic Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Guilford Ruritan Hall,
CONCERT REVIEW: Brian Fallon and Ryan Bingham at Stage AE
headline CONCERT REVIEW: Brian Fallon and Ryan Bingham at Stage AE By GUY D’ASTOLFO
St. Michael Garden Guild will host fundraiser
Five Fantastic Florists fundraiser will take place at St. Michael Family Life Center in Canfield.
Audubon society to host cleanings
Audubon society to host cleanings BOARDMAN The Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley is hosting a
Aqua Ohio rate hikes loom for Mahoning County
Rates will rise 4.2 percent annually in the first two years and 4.5 percent annually in the third and fourth years of the county’s agreement.
Hazing shuts down small town’s football program
Hazing inflicted by upperclassmen on 11 freshman players at a conditioning camp has led to the season’s cancellation.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU men’s tennis team to host clinic Saturday
YSU men’s tennis team to host clinic Saturday YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown men’s tennis team is
Actor Astin stumps for Hillary at YSU; Chelsea Clinton, Sally Field to visit Sat.
Electing Donald Trump ‘would be a catastrophe for the country,’ Astin said.
English lesson: Cards top Spartans
Tanor English scored both goals and Jad Saleh recorded his fourth shutout.
Community Connectors Program seeking mentors, internships for students
Former world champion boxer “Boom Boom” Mancini urged the Choffin students to follow their career dreams.
Vegetation, student motivation thrive in Taft School garden
Taft Grows Green sprouts tomatoes, green beans, blueberries, eggplant and pumpkins and, for one student, a new outlook.
More Prep results
VOLLEYBALL Brookfield 25-25-20-25, Liberty 18-22-25-23 BROOKFIELD Tori Sheehan had 13 kills
Filing says judge indicated ruling against Danny Lee Hill retrial
A filing by attorneys for Danny Lee Hill says the judge considering a possible retrial for the death row inmate has indicated she will deny the request.
Magistrate’s decision apparently will keep senior from attending Warren JFK
A temporary protection order approved means a John F. Kennedy High School senior will be prohibited from attending the school
Fatal beating lawsuit dismissed again
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against a former CSB interim director in the fatal beating of Teddy Foltz.
Yes, Kathy Miller, racism did exist
Youngstown's long history of racial tensions, discrimination and segregation contradict Kathy Miller's recent remarks to a British reporter.
Despite apology, GOP ex-chair stands by comments
This Vindicator file photo from July 17, 1969, captured the scene on Hillman Street on Youngstown’s South Side as police officers clash with protesters who smashed windows, looted stores, set fires and pelted officers. Despite the assertions of Kathy Miller (pictured in the inset), who declared ‘I don’t think there was any racism until Obama,’ the city was not isolated from the frustration black Americans nationwide felt in the 1960s.
Camp FRIEND creates summer fun for children with autism
Children with autism had the opportunity to enjoy a week full of summer camp activities Aug. 22-26.
Excitement blooms with annual horticulture show
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown hosted
Boys wrestlers win state titles
Anthony D’Alesio, Nick Crawford and Payton Kostelic all won OAC Ohio Jr High School Wrestling state
Canfield Historical Society takes a step back in time
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Historical Society will present Canfield Memory
Blasko attends STEM forum
Canfield Village Middle School eighth-grader Eliza Blasko attended the National Youth Leadership Forum: Explore STEM program at Loyola University June 25-30. Blasko, daughter of Rich and Paula Blasko, was nominated to attend the program by CVMS teacher Dominique Tozzi.
Boardman places 12th at Spartan Invitational
Boardman’s Chris Butler raced to an 11th place finish, outpacing more than 500 varsity competitors,
Excitement blooms at horticulture show
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown hosted their
Beeghly Oaks residents piece together puzzles with teamwork
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The residents at Beeghly Oaks Rehabilitation
Excitement blooms at annual horticulture show
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown hosted
Canfield Committee will host book sale on Oct. 1 at the library
The Canfield Committee will host its annual book sale on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the
Miss Comstock, Mr. Crissman are engaged
The engagement of Jessica Louise Comstock and Joshua James Crissman, both of Poland, is being
Boardman Community Briefs
Rotary to host Oktoberfest The sights and sounds of fall come alive on Oct. 2 in Boardman Park as
Miss Chadwick, Mr. Audia plan Oct. 1 wedding
Brian and Frances Chadwick of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn
Glenwood Junior High hosts sporting good drive
Something new is happening this year at Boardman Glenwood Junior High School in the spirit of the
Canfield Community Briefs
MCCTC flower shop opens The student-run flower shop at the Mahoning County Career and Technical
Poland Community Briefs
MCCTC flower shop opens The student-run flower shop at the Mahoning County Career and Technical
Cardinal Mooney hosts back-to-school bash
On Aug. 28, the Marketing Committee of the Cardinal Mooney High School Board sponsored the firstl
Jenna Rovnak, Joseph Speziale are engaged
Jenna Rovnak and Joseph “JC” Speziale, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement. The
Austintown Community Briefs
K of C to host pancake breakfast Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus 3930 will be
Boys cross country meet results
Senior Nick Digiacomo took third overall out of 117 runners on Sept. 10 at The Dover Invitational at
Families and friends gather for band night
Austintown Fitch High School started off the football season with a band night on Aug. 29 at Greenwood Falcon Stadium.
Austintown Community Briefs
K of C to host pancake breakfast Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus 3930 will be
Mercy Health’s Women in Touch talk to be Oct. 4 and 11
Improve your knowledge of bone health at Mercy Health’s Women in Touch Fall 2016. John V. Gentile,
Moore-Rodriguez ceremony planned in autumn
Mathew and Maureen Moore of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Courtney
Boardman Community Briefs
Rotary to host Oktoberfest The sights and sounds of fall come alive on Oct. 2 in Boardman Park as
New treasures found at Poland Junior Women’s Club sale
The Poland Junior Women’s Club hosted its annual Trash and Treasure sale on Sept. 10 at the Prince of Peace Church in Poland.
Holy Family Mission Trip 2016 is success
Holy Family Youth Ministry has just returned from its third annual mission trip to Cumberland, Ky.
Caitlyn Marrs, Robert Clyde are engaged
Robert and Linda Clyde of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their son, Robert Clyde, and
Watson, Tigers dominate against Georgia Tech
Deshaun Watson and No. 5 Clemson finally turned in the performance everyone was expecting.
ON THE AIR This weekend’s football games on television and radio
FRIDAY 6:30 p.m. (WKBN-AM 570) High school football: South Range at Lisbon. 6:30 p.m. (WBBW-AM
Impressive debut: Brissett leads Patriots over Texans
Another week, another new quarterback, another win for the New England Patriots.
Campbell considers hiring city hall janitor
City Council is also reviewing a wage increase for part-time workers
Court revives suit against ex-prison doctor
Associated Press CINCINNATI An appeals court has revived a lawsuit against a former Ohio prison
WARREN HOMECOMING Event schedule
Warren Homecoming, which starts today and runs through Monday, is the brainchild of Warren native
Services set for Ohio boy shot by police
Associated Press COLUMBUS Funeral services have been set for a 13-year-old Ohio boy fatally shot
Puerto Rico faces second night without electricity
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Most Puerto Ricans faced another night of darkness
On Campus More college football news & notes
Indiana: Freshman running back Kiante Enis was kicked off the team Thursday, less than 24 hours
ON THE LINKS | Thursday’s professional golf results
TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP ATLANTA Dustin Johnson was in trouble from the start Thursday, just not for
Steve Ruman: Davidson gaining on Davidson or is it the other way around?
As if containing Mitch Davidson hasn’t been enough of a headache for area defenders, now they are faced with the unenviable task of trying to stop another Mitch Davidson.
Miss Midlick, Mr. Clawson to exchange vows
Cassandra M. Midlick of Lake Milton and Ryan A. Clawson of North Jackson are announcing their
Advisers urge Trump to keep cool in debate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s advisers are urging him to keep his cool during next
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin A. Pryor, 30, of 17515 Lakewood Ave., Lake
Miller quits Trump campaign after roiling the political waters with statements about racism
Opinion: Wow, that was fast. I was talking Thursday to Kathy Miller, chairwoman of Mahoning County for
Hack steals info from 500M Yahoo accounts
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Computer hackers swiped personal information from at least 500
Grand jury indicts man on 23 counts
Associated Press ASHLAND, Ohio A man linked to the slayings of four women in Ohio was indicted
METRO DIGEST || Park roads to close
Power is restored CANFIELD Power was restored to about 300 homes and businesses that lost power
Oklahoma officer charged in man’s death
Associated Press TULSA, Okla. Prosecutors in Tulsa, Okla., charged a white police officer who
Santana lifts Tribe over KC, closer to title
Carlos Santana’s three-run homer pushed the Cleveland Indians to a 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night and nearer to their first AL Central championship since 2007
Vegas lawyer removes ‘Black Lives Matter’ pin
Associated Press LAS VEGAS A deputy public defender in Las Vegas gave in to a judge’s request
Today’s top entertainment picks:
Today’s top entertainment picks: v Cabaret, 7:30 p.m.: The duo of Mary Jo Maluso and Rick Blackson
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Medical examiner: Mia Farrow’s son Thaddeus killed himself ROXBURY, Conn. The 27
The home rehab begins Saturday
The Austintown home is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving Staff report AUSTINTOWN Local
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Ribbon-cutting for Ameriprise Financial POLAND The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber had a
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
2 charged with dealing heroin laced with tranquilizer
Associated Press CINCINNATI Two Ohio residents have been indicted on federal charges of
YSU dance festival planned
Staff report youngstown The Department of Theater and Dance at Youngstown State University will
A Thousand Horses mixes rock, country
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A Thousand Horses has been traversing the countryside
Black girls’ dilemma
Opinion: By Lewis Diuguid The Kansas City Star African-American girls don’t often see themselves depicted
Grant for Lowellville
Grant for Lowellville LOWELLVILLE The Ohio Developmental Services Agency Office of Community
State putting money into program that better tracks addicts and provides them with broader range of services
The $628,020 grant is from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people Thursday on these charges:
Yes, Virginia, NE Ohio is a manufacturing hub
Editorial: True or False? Manufacturing remains a productive, viable and growing segment of the economy of the
Pressure mounts to release video of shooting
PROTESTS REMAIN PEACEFUL Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Protesters massed on Charlotte’s
if you go
if you go Who: Jason Aldean with Thomas Rhett and A Thousand Horses. When: 7:30 p.m. tonight and
Steelers looking to extend success against rookie QBs
The list of rookie quarterbacks the Pittsburgh Steelers have provided lesson after lesson to over the past 12 years is long if not always distinguished.
‘THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN’
‘THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN’ Grade: Two stars out of four Credits: Directed by Antoine Fuqua; cast
Brewers end Pirates’ win streak in Milwaukee
Chris Carter hit his 37th home run, matching his career high, and Scooter Gennett sliced an opposite-field, two run homer to help the Milwaukee Brewers avoid another sweep at Miller Park by the Pittsburgh Pirates
Rookie WR Coleman out at least a month
Corey Coleman does not need an operation, but will need four to six weeks to recover.
oddly enough
oddly enough Calf with 2 faces born at farm in Kentucky CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. Visitors to a
The mediocre ‘Seven’
By Katie Walsh Tribune News Service Seven warriors fight for the vulnerable, in a formula that
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Sept. 23, the 267th day of 2016. There are 99 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30
Austintown Middle School to host robotics competition
The Northeast Ohio FIRST Robotics Alliance (NEOFRA), recently announced the 2016 Mahoning Valley
Poland Community Briefs
MCCTC flower shop opens The student-run flower shop at the Mahoning County Career and Technical
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf defeats Fitch Canfield girls golf team beat Austintown Fitch with a total score of
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