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Doctor digs deep to find the "door to awareness"
A Black History Month celebration at Youngstown’s East High School titled “A Tribute to Black Pioneer Doctors – The Door to Awareness.”
Stories published February 10, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Struthers avenges loss to Lakeview
Freshman and sophomore team up for 28 points in win for Struthers
YSU tennis has international flavor
11 out of 12 YSU tennis members are from outside the United States
Doctor digs deep to find the "door to awareness"
A Black History Month celebration at Youngstown’s East High School titled “A Tribute to Black Pioneer Doctors – The Door to Awareness.”
Injured hiker reunited with dog he left on mountain
A hiker who was badly injured on Mount Baldy has been reunited with his dog, a week after he was forced to leave her behind on the snowy Southern California slope.
Man faces charges after leading police on chase
A Warren man was arraigned Friday in municipal court on charges of tampering with evidence and fleeing and eluding after reports said he led police on a chase
Phelps Street project will be worth the hassle, business owners say
The project could take up to 21 months to complete
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet at noon Wednesday at Buddy’s Cafe,
Warner Brothers is feature at center
Warner Brothers is feature at center YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host
Goodyear to pay $1.75M after 4 deaths at Virginia factory
Goodyear will pay $1.75 million to settle workplace health and safety violations at its Danville, Virginia, tire plant where four workers died on the job over the course of a year, officials announced Friday
Rock musician charged with having loaded gun on Delta flight
Rock musician charged with having loaded gun on Delta flight
White House seeks to regroup after stinging legal defeat
White House seeks to regroup after stinging legal defeat
Police: Missing Ohio college student found dead was shot
Police: Missing Ohio college student found dead was shot
Protest marks public school visit by new education secretary
Protest marks public school visit by new education secretary
Doll based on transgender teen to debut at New York Toy Fair
Doll based on transgender teen to debut at New York Toy Fair
Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's event Saturday is canceled
Hope Foundation event Saturday is canceled
Advancing Education Reducing Crime Day
Jon Howell and Penny Wells talks with Louie b Free about Youngstown's city-wide Advancing Education Reducing Crime Day.
Opponents want Ohio to ban commonly used abortion procedure
Opponents want Ohio to ban commonly used abortion procedure
Iranians trample on US flag, mark 1979 Islamic Revolution
Iranians trample on US flag, mark 1979 Islamic Revolution
Amid opioid crisis, Ohio panel urges K-12 drug education
Amid opioid crisis, Ohio panel urges K-12 drug education
Shakoor bond set at $1M; Curry arrested in Florida
Shakoor bond set at $1M; Curry arrested in Florida
Trump backs aide who promoted his daughter’s fashion on TV
Trump backs aide who promoted his daughter’s fashion on TV
Trump’s pick for health and human secretary takes office
Trump’s pick for health and human secretary takes office
City police swear in 5 new officers; promote another
City police swear in 5 new officers; promote another
#California grapples with eroding dam; emergency spillway gets first-ever use
The Latest: Emergency spillway use likely at Oroville Dam
Fort Bliss soldier gets 15 months for immigrant smuggling
Fort Bliss soldier gets 15 months for immigrant smuggling
#Bengals player Adam “Pacman” Jones case still on hold
Bengals player Adam “Pacman” Jones case still on hold
New York man who completed 744 marathons dies at age 96
New York man who completed 744 marathons dies at age 96
Warren man faces charges after fleeing police Thursday
Warren man faces charges after fleeing police Thursday
Pair face various charges after shoplifting arrest
Pair face drug, theft charges after shoplifting arrest
Markets Right Now: Energy companies lead stocks higher
Markets Right Now: Energy companies lead stocks higher
Physician discusses black black pioneers with students today
Physician discusses black black pioneers with students today
City firefighters put out fire at home on Loveless Avenue
City firefighters put out fire at home on Loveless Avenue
Student receives surprise at school
St. Christine kindergarten student Jason Davis Jr., who goes by J.P., got a special surprise at school on Jan. 24.
Library provides creative outlet for children
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a painting program for
Morse’s 44 not enough for YSU men
Cameron Morse matched his career best and set the UIC Pavilion record with 44 points.
Struthers bowlers rolling toward biggest goal to date
The Wildcats open tournament play today at Freeway Lanes.
Hergenrother powers Mooney over South Range
Camden Hergenrother’s 21 points included a 3-pointer in the opening seconds of overtime.
Martin and Short: comedy, not politics
Associated Press NEW YORK Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short are gearing up for a national
Ursuline’s Harris reaches 1,000 points
Dayshanette Harris scored 17 of her 32 in the fourth quarter.
Roller remains free pending appeal
The trial judge has let Richard Roller, former MYCAP director, remain free pending his appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.
‘John Wick 2’ is hard-hitting fun
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Before you buy a ticket to see “John Wick: Chapter 2 ,” the
Women lawyers share their experiences at YSU
The black women discussed what skills are needed to be successful in the legal profession
Grand jury indicts Austintown man on murder charge in connection with Liberty shooting
A second suspect remains at large
Local schools celebrate Catholic Schools Week
National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics have arrived and Neighbors wants to be there
OH WOW! recently appoints new board members
OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology recently recognized
OH WOW! appoints new board members
OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology recently recognized
Children sprout into scientists at Fellows Riverside Gardens
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children became young scientists practicing
Curtis-Koch wedding plans are announced
Jessica Lee Curtis and Bradley Joseph Koch, both of Boardman, are engaged and plan to be married
Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll - Second grading period
Ninth grade high honors James Bacon Jet Bailey Caroline Begala Megan Berndt Tyler Berry
Children sprout into scientists at event
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children became young scientists practicing
Poland Sports Briefs
ECOT honor roll The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) announced that 1,374 students were
Student has surprise at school
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com St. Christine kindergarten student Jason Davis
Painting program provides public with creative opportunity
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Canvases and paint were set out at Beeghly Oaks
Local students celebrate Catholic Schools Week with community service
National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.
OH WOW! appoints new board members recently
OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology recently recognized
Christina Oles v Scott Denham II
Christina Oles became the wife of Scott Denham II on Oct. 1 at St. Columba Cathedral. The parents of
Danielle Pallante v Jeremy Hamed
Danielle Pallante became the bride of Jeremy Hamed on Sept. 24. The bride is the daughter of John
Catholic Schools Week celebrated with community service
National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield residents reminded to be wary of scams The Canfield Police Department and City Council
CHS students swim with the ‘sharks’
Canfield High School students in Sherry Creighton’s Introduction to Business courses were swimming with the sharks during their Shark Tank presentations on Jan. 6.
Local Catholic schools celebrate with community service
National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.
Meagan Anderson v Isaac Leonard
Meagan Jean Anderson became the bride of Isaac Joseph Leonard on Aug. 12 at the Varian
OH WOW! appoints new board members
OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology recently recognized
Christina Concannon v Frank Ross
Christina Concannon of Phoenixville, Pa., was married to Frank Ross of Foxborough, Mass., on June 24
Kindergarten parents meeting to be Feb. 15
The Canfield Local School District will be hosting an informational meeting for parents or guardians
Library provides warmth with new crafting program
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Guests came to the Austintown library on Jan. 27
OH WOW! recently appoints new board members
OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology recently recognized
Canfield students receive art awards
The results are in for the regional 2017 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and several Canfield High
Kindergarten registration to be offered for Austintown Local Schools
The Austintown Local Schools will be hosting kindergarten registration for the 2017-2018 school year
Boardman Sports Briefs
BCB registration currently open Boardman Community Baseball will conduct player registration
Boy Scouts to host breakfast
The public is invited to join Boy Scout Troop 25 for breakfast as they recognize the 107th
Catholic Schools Week celebrated with community service
National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.
BHS students give gift of music
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Although Boardman High School students had the
Children sprout into scientists
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children became young scientists practicing
Boardman Community Briefs
Senior Fun Day at Boardman Park Join in for Senior Fun Day at Boardman Park every third and fourth
Tiffany Conner v Matthew Balco
Shakespeare’s Restaurant and Pub was the setting Aug. 27 of the wedding and reception of Tiffany
Westbrook dominates as Thunder beat Cavs
Russell Westbrook scored 29 points and had his 26th triple-double.
Red Cross suspends activities in Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The international Red Cross on Thursday temporarily
METROSFlbdigest
Ex-CFO pleads not guilty to theft charges WARREN Paul F. Theisler Jr., 65, of Andrews Court,
METROSFlbdigest
YSU-YNDC grant work YOUNGSTOWN The city, the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. and
Librarian creates Valentine’s contest
Mahoning County’s law librarian has created a love-themed contest that pairs Valentine’s and President’s days.
Benjamin scores 21 in YSU loss
The Penguins shot 56.4 percent from the field, which was their best effort in at least a decade.
nba roundup Thursday’s other games
Rockets 107, Hornets 95 CHARLOTTE, N.C. James Harden had 30 points, 11 rebounds and eight
Perils of potholes in area, nation need our attention
Editorial: One jolting down side of this winter’s relatively mild weather can be seen and felt on many of the
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2017. There are 324 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Austintown Community Briefs
LDR to have reverse raffle Legacy Dog Rescue of Ohio (LDR) will host it’s first reverse raffle on
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
School bus tracking available with new app
No more long waits at the bus stop in snow or rain, and missing the school bus should be a problem
White House adviser ‘counseled’ after Ivanka brand promotion
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House has “counseled” a top aide to President Donald
Valley sees 18.6 percent increase in January auto sales
A total of 6,337 new and used vehicles were sold in January 2017, which compares with 5,342 in January 2016.
Trump shows interest in privatizing air-traffic control
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump told airline and airport executives Thursday
MAhoning COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday:
Richard Cummings, 44, Wolosyn Circle, aggravated possession of drugs and illegal use or possession
Man arrested on drug charges previously served time for police shooting
Boardman police arrested Carlton Sims for drug trafficking
Tribe files legal challenge to stall Dakota pipeline
Associated Press CANNON BALL, N.D. Construction crews have resumed work on the final segment of
COURT REFUSES TO REINSTATE TRUMP’S TRAVEL BAN
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President
With health law in jeopardy, more than 12M still sign up
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 12.2 million people have signed up for coverage nationwide
Biggest snowstorm of winter hits
Associated Press BOSTON The biggest storm to hit the Northeast this winter dropped a foot or
Scramble is on to succeed judges who can’t run again due to age
Opinion: Once a judge in Ohio has been elected a couple of times, that person usually has a job for life.
Kellogg to close distribution centers
Kellog Co. has announced that will close all of its distribution centers, including one in Warren, as it switches its delivery model.
Morgue ventilation upgrade set
Mahoning County is advertising for bids for a morgue ventilation upgrade at Oakhill Renaissance Place.
Boardman Molded honored with chamber award
Boardman Molded Products had a long hiatus of no growth, but that changed in the last two years.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
New member STRUTHERS The Builders Association has welcomed A-1 Industrial Painting as its newest
A divided Senate nears OK of Trump health secretary
A divided Senate nears OK of Trump health secretary WASHINGTON Republicans pushed President
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Deal with Minnesota gives Pirates Light in their bullpen
The Bucs acquired reliever Pat Light from Minnesota on Thursday for a player to be named or cash.
Press must do its job
Opinion: By Jerry Franklin The Hartford Courant During the New England Patriots run to the 2015 Super
nhl roundup Thursday’s games
Penguins 4, Avalanche 1 DENVER Patric Hornqvist scored twice while Sidney Crosby was held in
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Big Fish,” 7:30 p.m.: Top Hat Productions presents the charming
Valley auto sales up 18.6 percent
The Mahoning Valley saw a year-over-year 18.6 percent in new- and used-auto sales in January.
Boardman Molded honored with chamber’s first “Excellence in Manufacturing” Award
Boardman Molded Products has been in business since 1936.
A long-dormant downtown Youngstown project will start up in the summer
It could leave a section of North Phelps Street closed for more than a year
McCutchen’s move biggest of Pirates’ offseason
McCutchen will patrol right for the first time in the majors.