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4 seeking Dem nod for council president post
Seeking to be elected president of Youngstown City Council are, from left, former council president and 7th Ward councilman John Swierz; political newcomer and YSU ...
Stories published April 21, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Neighbor alerted to OD'd mom by screaming son
In the third township incident involving child endangering this week, a 9-year-old boy ran to his front porch screaming that his mother was passed out in the bathroom.
Execution date set for Stanley Adams, in rape/murder of 12-year-old, murder of her mom
The Ohio Supreme Court has set an execution date for Stanley Adams, who was convicted in the killing of a Warren woman and the rape and murder of her daughter nearly 18 years ago.
60 men don red heels tonight to bring attention to sexual violence
More than 60 men in bright red high-heeled shoes jogged – and stumbled – around the track at Youngstown State University’s Watson and Tressel Training Site during the second annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event.
Author tells YSU crowd about her bestselling book, to debut as Hulu series Wednesday
Prolific poet and feminist writer Margaret Atwood compared modern society and her novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” – about dictatorship and oppression – during the Skeggs Lecture Series Friday night.
3 Dems vy for Struthers Muni Court judgeship
Three Democrats are competing in the May 2 primary for a six-year term as judge of Struthers Municipal Court.
Youngstown elementary recognizes parents, grandparents who lend a hand
Roberta Richard is at Taft Elementary School “daily,” the grandmother of four children at the school said.
Youngstown prosecutor expects more to be charged for helping escapee
City Prosecutor Dana Lantz said she expects more charges to be filed against people who helped a teen escapee from the Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center this week.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty, Hubbard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
Hawaii lawmakers blast AG Jeff Sessions for disparaging remarks, ignorance of law
Hawaii’s Democratic lawmakers have criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions after he expressed amazement on a radio show that a “judge sitting on an island in the Pacific” could stop the president’s travel ban.
Ohio Edison working to restore power for 5 people in Youngstown
Ohio Edison working to restore power to 5 people in Youngstown
REPORTS: US weighing charges against WikiLeaks, Assange
Two media reports say U.S. prosecutors are preparing or closely considering charges against the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks, including its founder Julian Assange, for revealing sensitive government secrets.
Autism 5K and Family Run Walk is Saturday in Austintown Township Park
Autism 5K and Family Run Walk is Saturday in Austintown Township Park
March for Science event is Saturday near downtown Youngstown
March for Science event is Saturday near downtown Youngstown
Undergrads build prosthetic arm for 10-year-old violinist
Undergrads build prosthetic arm for 10-year-old violinist
Friend of teen who escaped from JJC arraigned for aiding him
Girlfriend of teen who escaped from JJC arraigned for aiding him
Boardman athletics announces changes for today's games
Boardman athletics just announced some changes to today's games due to recent weather and other circumstances.
UPDATE | Ryan not heading to the White House on listening session with opioid commission
UPDATE | Ryan not heading to the White House on listening session with opioid commission
Proposed Ohio sanctuary city ban plugged on pro-white host’s show
Proposed Ohio sanctuary city ban plugged on pro-white host’s show
Justice Dept. tells 9 sanctuary cities grant money at risk
Justice Dept. tells 9 sanctuary cities grant money at risk
Pipeline firm cited for 2M-gallon spill in Ohio wetlands
Pipeline firm cited for 2M-gallon spill in Ohio wetlands
Feds target Alaska dentist for $1.8M Medicaid fraud
Prosecutors: Dentist pulled tooth while riding hoverboard
Rutgers tells NCAA ’violations occurred’ in football
Rutgers tells NCAA ’violations occurred’ in football
Crews work on power outage linked to NYC subway delays
Crews work on power outage linked to NYC subway delays
Motive unclear in killing of 2 utility workers in St. Louis
Motive unclear in killing of 2 utility workers in St. Louis
Obama to hold first public event of his post-presidency
Obama to hold first public event of his post-presidency
US stocks meander as energy companies sink, industrials rise
US stocks meander as energy companies sink, industrials rise
Boardman man faces charges related to his overdose
Boardman man faces charges related to his overdose
Police investigating after boy found wandering Belmont Avenue
Police investigating after boy found wandering Belmont Avenue
Supreme Court sets 2020 execution for man convicted of Warren murder, rape
Supreme Court sets 2021 execution for man convicted of Warren murder, rape
Youngstown mayor has substantial financial lead over challenger
The most expensive race in the area is for Youngstown Municipal Court judge
Balloon launch is kick-off for March for Meals
Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County teamed with several Youngstown State University student-athletes to participate in the second annual balloon launch on March 20 at the WATTS Center.
DIY Easter jewelry is crafty fun
The Poland library hosted a crafting event for guests to come and make their own Easter Egg earrings for the upcoming holiday on April 10.
Students take audience on a musical journey
Fourth-grade Dobbins students rocked through the decades during their concert on March 14 at Poland Seminary High School.
Students hunt for leprechauns
Leprechauns came to Joy Bucci’s after school and preschool classes at Poland North Preschool to hide little gifts for the students to find.
Inspiring Minds hosts annual gala
Inspiring Minds hosts annual gala GIRARD Inspiring Minds will host its 11th annual Fundraising
Easter fun for everyone hosted at local DQ
Families spent a sweet Saturday together with the Easter Bunny at the Cornersburg Dairy Queen on April 8.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA will meet May 9 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. The
Canfield student dreams of national Para Taekwondo title
Cody Piver, a seventh-grade student at Canfield Village Middle School, is trying to follow his dream of becoming a national Para Taekwondo champion and a chance to represent Team USA as the youngest athlete from Ohio ever to compete in Para Taekwondo.
Valley STEM + ME2 Academy students placed third in robotics competition
Valley STEM + ME2 Academy students participated in the 2017 Northeast Ohio Robotics Education Program this year taking third place in presentation for high school students. This is the school’s first trophy earned since opening the doors in August.
CVMS robotics team places at competition
The Canfield Village Middle School Competition Robotics team competed in the 20th annual Northeast Ohio Robotics Education Program at Youngstown State University on March 8.
Boys track has victory over Ursuline and Mooney
The Boardman boys track team improved its regular season record to 6-0 with a 121-31-17 victory over the Ursuline Fighting Irish and Cardinal Mooney Cardinals on April 11 at Spartan Stadium.
Students say ‘yes’ to healthy lifestyle at Yes Fest
Students from Cardinal Mooney High School learned to say “no” to drugs and “yes” to healthy choices during Mooney’s fourth annual YES Fest on March 22.
Balloon launch hosted as kick-off for March for Meals
Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County teamed with several Youngstown State University student-athletes to participate in the second annual balloon launch on March 20 at the WATTS Center.
Easter fun for everyone hosted at Cornersburg DQ
Families spent a sweet Saturday together with the Easter Bunny at the Cornersburg Dairy Queen on April 8.
Talent spreads through Austintown Middle School
Students showed off their talents during the first ever Austintown Middle School talent show on April 4.
James, Cavs make history with huge rally
Cleveland now leads the series 3-0 and can oust Indiana on Sunday.
Former chief steward on Air Force One shares stories in Girard
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com GIRARD Preparing special, unplanned meals, making sure
OEPA, Trumbull dept. to check Vienna wells for chemicals used in fire suppression
Wells will be targeted for sampling if they are potentially close enough to a base and located in the right direction to potentially be in the path of groundwater flowing away from the base.
Mohip details district results thus far
More data is what Brian Benyo, Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission chairman, told district CEO Krish Mohip he wants.
Boardman High School students participate in National Day of Silence
National event aims to raise awareness about silencing of LGBTQ individuals.
Davidson, Franken lift Clippers
Mitch Davidson tossed a five-hitter and freshman Chase Franken had two hits and two RBIs.
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL Boardman 3, Steubenville 2 After a two-run home run by Steubenville (14-3) in the top
ACTION celebrates 15th annual fundraiser banquet
The keynote speaker was state Sen. Joe Schiavoni, who is running for governor in 2018.
Bauer, Santana power Indians to sweep
Trevor Bauer struck out seven in 6 1/3 innings and Carlos Santana had two doubles and two RBIs
Garrett could be sure thing for Browns at No. 1
Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett is considered by many the best player in the draft.
Prince’s backing band will reunite for spring tour
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS For members of Prince’s 1980s backing band The Revolution,
Love story undoes historical epic film
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The Armenian Genocide is a curiously unexplored moment in our
Austintown woman charged with 2 counts of child endangering
Police found the mother unresponsive, surrounded by pills and empty beer bottles, with the 2-year-old inside, and the 6-year-old locked out of the house.
2 Trumbull men revived with naloxone found with infant
The men admitted to police they had snorted heroin.
Ohio to receive $26 million to fight opioid epidemic
Mahoning County applies for grant to hire peer supporters for addicts
Rayen middle schoolers get lesson on healthier snacks
Choffin Career and Technical Center’s culinary arts students taught middle school students the importance putting of holistic, healthy foods in their bodies — and how to make them
4 seeking Dem nod for council president post
Seeking to be elected president of Youngstown City Council are, from left, former council president and 7th Ward councilman John Swierz; political newcomer and YSU student Young Tensley; 4th Ward Councilman Mike Ray; and former 2nd Ward councilman and chief of staff to former mayor Charles Sammarone DeMaine Kitchen.
Boardman Civic Association honors community members
The Boardman Civic Association hosted its annual Community Awards Dinner on March 20 at Lariccia Family Community Center.
Basketball game raises money for Ray “Flash” Gordon
The Austintown staff, students and PTA came together to support Ray “Flash” Gordon by hosting a student versus staff basketball game at Austintown Fitch High School on March 20.
Robinwood Lane Elementary School Honor Roll - Third Grading Period
Grade One High Honor Roll Noah Belgin Evan Cunningham Connor Ferris Hannah Gitimu Gavin
Glenn Beck flare-up
Opinion: Things can get pretty ugly when broadcast organizations show talent the door. Mix big companies with big personalities and a big audience wondering what happened, and the stage can be set for some tense drama.
Austintown police charge man with drug-laced mushrooms
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Police arrested a man on charges of felony possession of hallucinogenic
Miss DeFuria, Mr. Merrick are engaged
Liana DeFuria and David Merrick, both of Cranberry Township, Pa., are planning to be married May 27
Ohio man cleared as suspect in officer’s shooting considers suing
Associated Press COSHOCTON, Ohio An Ohio man says being wrongly identified as a suspect in a
GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Marion Edwards, 29,
METRO DIGEST || Drawing, music, yoga, stress topics of minority programs
Drawing, music, yoga minority programs YOUNGSTOWN McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road, will host
Four well-known candidates want to be Niles Municipal Court judge
One of the candidates is the current Niles law director
Final awards banquet for local Boy Scouts Order of the Arrow is Saturday
The event will be at Camp Stambaugh in Canfield
Congressman Ryan has kicked his fundraising drive into high gear because the GOP is targeting him
Opinion: Using his newly gained national spotlight and being the target of Republicans in 2018, U.S. Rep. Tim
Mr. and Mrs. Billet celebrate 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Frank and Catherine Billet of Youngstown celebrated their 50th anniversary March 5 with
IS group claims Paris attack on police officers
Associated Press PARIS A gunman opened fire on police on Paris’ iconic Champs-Elysees boulevard
Nervous about China, Southeast Asia gets Trump’s attention
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia Southeast Asia, a focus of past U.S. presidents, has been
Teacher faces kidnapping charges after girl found safe
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. A 15-year-old Tennessee girl was rescued near a cabin in a
METRO DIGEST | Driver injured in crash facing charges
Mark A. Meadows, 45, of state Route 88, Garrettsville, who was seriously injured in a crash Wednesday afternoon on the state Route 5 Bypass eastbound near East Market Street, has been charged with felony drunken driving.
Under Trump, states may demand work for Medicaid
Associated Press WASHINGTON Work requirements for Medicaid could lead to major changes in the
Keep our schools strong
Editorial: If you live in the Poland or Bristol local school districts and haven’t paid attention to the May 2
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Kuzman’s sold GIRARD Rand Fusselman has purchased the former site of Kuzman’s bar, 1025 S. State
GM factory in Venezuela seized
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors became the latest corporation to have a factory or
Port authority taps Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office to provide security at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
The sheriff’s office outbid Vienna Township Police for the security work
Population transfer stalls over prisoner exchange
Associated Press BEIRUT The second stage of a troubled population transfer in Syria stalled
Iran approves 6 to run for president; Ahmadinejad is out
Iran approves 6 to run for president; Ahmadinejad is out TEHRAN, Iran An Iranian panel charged
Alcoa moving its headquarters back to Pittsburgh
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Alcoa Corp. is moving its global headquarters – but very few jobs –
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 21
Today is Friday, April 21, the 111th day of 2017. There are 254 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Finance Standing Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Opera one-acts, 7:30 p.m.: Youngstown State University presents
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
Is it a bird? Is it a plane?
Associated Press MONACO It may not be quite like the Jetsons, but for more than a million
Trump raps Iran as violating ‘spirit’ of nuke deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Iran is failing to fulfill the “spirit” of its nuclear deal with
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