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Austintown racino gets a chaplain
Chaplain Jim Smith of the Race Track Chaplaincy of America recently began working at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
Stories published February 15, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Comer, Harris lead Ursuline girls past Boardman
Simone Comer scored 26 points and reached 1,000 for her career.
Waterline break near treatment plant baffles Niles' officials
Waterline break near treatment plant baffles Niles' officials
Mill Creek MetroParks selection committee sends recommendations to judge to fill open seat
Mill Creek MetroParks selection committee sends recommendations to judge to fill open seat
Austintown racino gets a chaplain
Chaplain Jim Smith of the Race Track Chaplaincy of America recently began working at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
'Firefall' phenomenon wows visitors to Yosemite's El Capitan
Mother Nature is again putting on a show at California's Yosemite National Park
100-plus security cameras installed at East High School
100-plus security cameras installed at East High School
Youngstown council members question sewer, water fund use for economic development
Youngstown council members question use of sewer, water fund for economic development
Handel’s in attendance at Grammy after party
This was the Youngstown-born and beloved Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream.
Girard council introduces 2017 appropriations
City council introduced legislation this week to appropriate close to $15 million for the 2017 fiscal year.
YSU's Dowd a student of of the game
Youngstown State softball senior outfielder Sarah Dowd isn’t your typical senior.
Poland and Boardman police calls, Feb. 15
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman township
Port authority applying for $770,000 grant
The fate of a proposed military deployment hub at the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport is still not clear, but officials are taking steps to obtain a $770,000 grant that would help fund it.
Milwaukee boy, 14, charged in fatal shooting of 2 brothers
Boy, 14, charged in fatal shooting of 2 brothers
Yahoo issues another warning in fallout from hacking attacks
Yahoo issues another warning in fallout from hacking attacks
Mill Creek MetroParks selection committee board meets tonight
Mill Creek MetroParks selection committee meets tonight
Ohio truck driver accused of dumping wastewater into streams
Ohio truck driver accused of dumping wastewater into streams
Puzder’s nomination as Labor secretary in serious trouble
Puzder’s nomination as Labor secretary in serious trouble
Boardman police raid suspected meth lab on Shields Road
Boardman police raid suspected meth lab on Shields Road
Flynn, fired once by a president, now removed by another
Flynn, fired once by a president, now removed by another
Senate votes to block rule on guns and mentally impaired
Senate votes to block rule on guns and mentally impaired
Under Armour CEO clarifies Trump praise amid kerfuffle
Under Armour CEO responds to criticism of Trump praise
#Ohio college student wins title as best grocery bagger
Ohio college student wins title as best grocery bagger
Rushed repairs at Calif. dam as storm approaches
The Latest: Workers rush repairs at dam as storm approaches
Circus agrees to pay $25K in tent collapse that killed 2
Circus agrees to pay $25K in tent collapse that killed 2
Stronger economy lifts bond yields; stocks hold at records
Stronger economy lifts bond yields; stocks hold at records
Chesapeake Energy to boost 2017 drilling; eyes bigger 2018 market
Chesapeake Energy to boost drilling budget, rig count
#Texas woman, 2 children pulled from rumble left by tornado
Texas woman, 2 children pulled from rumble left by tornado
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road (corner of Kirk Road
Carpatho-Rusyn Society sets lecture
Carpatho-Rusyn Society sets lecture HERMITAGE, PA. Youngstown Chapter of Carpatho-Rusyn Society
All roads lead to 3 WAY CAFE
Some restaurants promise a home-cooked meal but then serve premade frozen food that’s been reheated. This is never the case at 3 Way Cafe in Johnston.
Connected Political rants are polluting Facebook
“I’m done with Facebook,” a close friend recently lamented to me over a cup of coffee at Youngstown
McDonald tames Tigers after surviving slow start
Zach Rasile scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half.
Local level action urged to help address Ohio’s ongoing heroin epidemic
Local level action urged to help address Ohio’s ongoing heroin epidemic
YSU graduate students lend skills to Youngstown City School District
Youngstown State University counseling and psychology graduate students are giving back to the community – and the children
Struthers wins with 19-0 second-quarter run
Carson Ryan led Struthers with 14 points and Andrew Carbon had 13.
Landmark 1952 Youngstown case returns to national prominence
The landmark 1952 U.S. Supreme Court case being cited today is Youngstown Sheet & Tube v. Sawyer.
Lost Love: Cavaliers’ All-Star out six weeks
Kevin Love won’t be able to help the Cavaliers down the stretch this season.
Panel approves 60 percent, 10-year real estate tax abatement
The Mahoning County commissioners approved the tax abatement for Trumbull Manufacturing Inc. in Austintown.
Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day with walk-in weddings
Trinity United Methodist Church marries multiple couples during annual event
Unbeaten South Range routs Mooney
Dan Ritter scored a game-high 18 points and twin Anthony had 16 points.
Martin Yavorcik, convicted in the Oakhill Renaissance Place corruption scandal, heads back to court March 28
Yavorcik is seeking to overturn his conviction while prosecutors want him sentenced to prison for his crimes
Falcons’ Kubacki heads to district after setting sectional mark
Austintown Fitch’s Tim Kubacki has put together quite the career.
Old Dominion surprised itself with hit debut
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Old Dominion’s singer-guitarist Matthew Ramsey is the
More College Basketball
More College Basketball MEN No. 13 Kentucky 83, Tennessee 58 LEXINGTON, KY. Malik Monk had
AROUND THE MLB | More news from Tuesday
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SPORTS digest
Fitch hosting Hall of Fame Weekend Austintown Fitch will have its Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend
mcdonald 78 springfield68
mcdonald 78 springfield68 Next: McDonald at Sebring, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Next: Girard at
Preps aT a glance
Preps aT a glance BOYS BASKETBALL South Range 65, Cardinal Mooney 43 SOUTH RANGE (20-0)
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Governing Board of the Mahoning County Educational Service Center, 4:30 p.m.,
Francona hasn’t watched Indians’ Game 7 loss
The Indians’ extra-inning loss to the Cubs in one of the best World Series finishes was difficult for Cleveland to get past
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON The dramatic departure of President Donald Trump’s hard-hitting
Warm up with comfort foods this winter
Family Features Enjoying warm comfort foods during winter months can serve as an exceptional way
Harding to open after gun threat
Harding to open after gun threat WARREN Warren G. Harding High School will open today after a
Trumbull coroner rules death of Mineral Ridge man was homicide
The Trumbull County coroner the death of ruled Van Blevins, 44, a homicide.
Tuesday’s other NHL games
Maple Leafs 7, Islanders 1 TORONTO Auston Matthews scored twice, Frederik Andersen earned his
Trumbull commissioners name 11 people, three alternates, to budget review committee
The Trumbull County commissioners on Tuesday released a list of 11 people they have selected to sit on the county citizens budget review committee.
James, Cavs hold off Wiggins, Timberwolves
LeBron James spent the morning sending a crystal clear message to the Cleveland Cavaliers
Prosecutor: Dozens of child sex-assault cases ‘ignored’
Associated Press CLEVELAND Assistant prosecutors in Cleveland “ignored” about 70 rape and
Valentine’s Day brings 2 big insurance breakups
Associated Press It was a rough day for the already-roiled U.S. health insurance market: One giant
Hubbard school district will go back to voters with reduced levy
Voters rejected a larger tax in November.
Woman arraigned after standoff
Woman arraigned after standoff SHARON Tina Marie Baldinelli was arraigned on charges of assault
NC governor offers LGBT compromise
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper proposed Tuesday what
Evacuation lifted for 200K Californians living below dam
Associated Press OROVILLE, Calif. Authorities lifted an evacuation order Tuesday for nearly
Vienna officer cleared, grand jury indicts Houston man on OVI, fleeing
Vienna officer cleared, grand jury indicts Houston man on OVI, fleeing
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mariah Flowers, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 13. Tracy Yeager
Police looking for clues in death of leader’s brother
Police looking for clues in death of leader’s brother KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Police were
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Deaths of two Valley boys prove flu is serious threat
Editorial: The deaths of two Columbiana County children from flu-related illnesses in recent weeks starkly
The comedy “Fist Fight” opens Friday in movie theaters nationwide. Here are five facts
The comedy “Fist Fight” opens Friday in movie theaters nationwide. Here are five facts about the
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2017. There are 319 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Yellen: Expect Fed to raise rates in coming months
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen pointed Tuesday to a solid U.S.
Etan Patz’s dad finally finds justice in verdict
Associated Press NEW YORK Nearly four decades after 6-year-old Etan Patz vanished on the way
Mexico hurt by NAFTA
Opinion: By Mark Weisbrot Tribune News Service President Trump is unlikely to fulfill his dream of
John Glenn’s birthplace passed over for historic status
Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Ohio A New York graduate student seeking historic recognition for
washington Officials: Trump knew Flynn misled White House 3 weeks before ouster
Associated Press WASHINGTON Just six days into his presidency, Donald Trump was informed his
Groups coordinate planning for manufacturing lab
The vision is for a 60,000-square-foot building within walking distance of YSU and Eastern Gateway Community College
Religious exemption is ill-advised
Opinion: By Malcolm Lazin The Philadelphia Inquirer President Trump would be ill-advised to sign a
All About Chicken
By Kathleen Purvis The Charlotte Observer When you need to turn out a fast, tasty and healthful
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Free assistance from Smart Growth YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley is among four communities that
Major media remain in denial
Opinion: Since Donald Trump’s election, the major media have been trying to figure out what they did wrong,