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Five Squared art show now on display
Show at Davis Family YMCA features more than 500 pieces by 200-plus artists
Stories published February 17, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Rescue Mission fundraiser dinner tonight at Antone's
Rescue Mission fundraiser dinner tonight at Antone's
Sargento expands cheese recall, cuts ties with supplier
Sargento expands cheese recall, cuts ties with supplier
One student’s growth raises the bar for Youngstown City Schools
Youngstown schools CEO Krish Mohip said when families buy into the “vision” of the district, anything is possible
Youngstown mayoral candidate withdraws from Democratic primary race
Youngstown mayoral candidate withdraws from Democratic primary race
Five Squared art show now on display
Show at Davis Family YMCA features more than 500 pieces by 200-plus artists
Michel, GOP leader skilled at deal-making, dies at age 93
Michel, GOP leader skilled at deal-making, dies at age 93
Police calls in Canfield and Austintown
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:
Appeals court rejects Ohio lawsuit over health care law tax
Appeals court rejects Ohio lawsuit over health care law tax
YSU hockey team's toughness metaphor for Valley
The Penguins are taking on Cleveland State tonight at the Ice Zone in Boardman to end their regular season.
White House Fruit Farm owner remembers beloved mascot, Bonnie
Many visitors also took away fond memories of Bonnie, the farm’s border collie.
Biologists find weird cave life that may be 50,000 years old
Biologists find weird cave life that may be 50,000 years old
UPDATE | Pruitt OK'd as EPA chief over environmentalists' objections
Pruitt OK'd as EPA chief over environmentalists' objections
Baby orangutan, parents' 3rd, debuts at zoo, is doing great
A baby orangutan has made its debut at a Pennsylvania zoo.
Pro wrestler George 'The Animal' Steele dies at 79
Pro wrestler George 'The Animal' Steele dies at 79
Reminder: Youngstown trash collection unaffected by Presidents Day
Reminder: Youngstown trash collection will be Monday
Hitler's phone is up for auction; bids to start at $100k
Hitler's phone is up for auction; bids to start at $100k
A blighted structure is being demolished to provide a greater presence for the Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown
The club wants to eventually turn the space into a recreation center
Girard man accused of pointing gun at woman in rage episode
Girard man accused of pointing gun at woman in rage episode
No plans to close Northside, Steward officials tell staff
No plans to close Northside, Steward officials tell staff
Glitch leaves many Youngstown City Schools employees unpaid
Glitch leaves many Youngstown City Schools employees unpaid
Falling bank stocks nudge S&P 500 a bit further from record
Falling bank stocks nudge S&P 500 a bit further from record
Senate on track to confirm Scott Pruitt as EPA administrator
Senate on track to confirm Scott Pruitt as EPA administrator
Closing arguments underway in trial of 2015 murder case
Closing arguments underway in trial of 2015 murder case
Thiel College hosts matching challenge
Thiel College hosts matching challenge GREENVILLE, PA Thiel College has issued a matching
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES South High School Class of 1953 will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Morse scores 35, but YSU men can’t get it Wright
Cameron Morse scored 35, but WSU’s Mark Alstork had 33 and the Raiders won.
acM AWARDS Urban’s 7 nods lead all nominees
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Keith Urban’s boundary-pushing album
About $400,000 in improvements are coming to two busy downtown Youngstown streets
The work will close the streets to vehicular traffic for about two weeks
Sizzling Smolinski lifts YSU women over NKU
Alison Smolinski hit seven 3-pointers in a career-high 30-point performance.
Canfield native returns to area to share love rocks
Susan Dieter-Robinson created a message love and joy out of tragedy
Discovery students donate dollars for Lyla
“I just really feel the love and the support of the staff,” said Discovery at Kirkmere teacher Corissa Freeman. “They’re my family.”
Valley Christian’s India Snyder makes history
Snyder is a 1,000-point scorer and the Eagles’ all-time scoring leader.
Steelers, Brown negotiating new deal
The Steelers are following through on their promise to offer All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown a new contract.
ValleyCare, Sharon Regional sold
After six years of ownership, Community Health Systems, CHS, has sold its stake in Mahoning Valley hospitals.
Children read and relax with Roxie the therapy dog
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Once a month a furry friend visits the Poland
CHC kicks off heart campaign
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com For the 20th year, C.H. Campbell Elementary School kicked
Teacher receives award for dedication
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com One of St. Christine School’s teachers received a
Teacher receives award for dedication
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com One of St. Christine School’s teachers received a
Students ride to raise money at Trike-A-Thon
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Students pedaled their way into the Growing Place
CHS performs at Solo and Ensemble event
On Jan. 28, 56 members of the Canfield High School band program participated in 61 events at the
TV personality teaches students about Black History Month
WFMJ’s Madonna Chism Pinkard paid a visit to the fourth-grade students at Robinwood Lane Elementary on Feb. 6 to talk about Black History Month.
Boardman Community Briefs
BCB registration currently open Boardman Community Baseball will conduct player registration
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics have arrived and Neighbors wants to be there
Go Baby Go program takes place at MCCTC
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The second annual Go Baby Go build took place at the
Boardman Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers to meet on Feb. 20 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be Feb. 20
Greenbriar Healthcare to have chili cook-off
In celebration of Heart Month and the Go Red For Women campaign, Greenbriar Healthcare Center and
Alison Catanzarite • James Kozlow
CHICAGO Alison Marie Catanzarite and James Kozlow were married Oct. 22 at Old St. Patrick Church.
Mr., Mrs. Cap celebrate 50th anniversary
CANFIELD George P. and Nancy Cap marked their 50th anniversary June 4. Their children are
Paranoia running rampant
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service An Atlantic magazine article by Washington journalist David
Consolidation will bolster Scouts’ honor and mission
Editorial: Changing demographics have ushered in a wide swath of mergers, closings and consolidations up and
Ula-Keller wedding set for Aug. 12
Justine Ula of Poland and Corey Keller of Boardman are engaged and plan to be married Aug. 12. The
women’s college basketball
women’s college basketball Thursday’s games No. 12 Ohio State 87, Nebraska 69 LINCOLN, NEB.
nba roundup | Thursday’s games
Wizards 111, Pacers 98 INDIANAPOLIS Otto Porter Jr. made six 3-pointers, finished with 25
major league baseball News & notes
Marlins: The Kushner family, which has close ties to the White House, put the brakes on its
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2017. There are 317 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Acosta named as choice for labor head
Associated Press WASHINGTON Seeking a surer bet to fill out his Cabinet, President Donald Trump
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers to meet on Feb. 20 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be Feb. 20
Top Trump envoys signal no quick changes to US-Russia ties
Associated Press BRUSSELS The Trump administration signaled Thursday there will be no change
Motorist indicted in fatal hit-skip of Cleveland officer
Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities said the motorist arrested in the fatal hit-skip of a
BLACK HISTORY MONTH A list of area events in February to commemorate Black History Month as submitted to The Vindicator:
YOUNGSTOWN Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., will host Black History Month programs at 4
Day Without Immigrants protest closes restaurants around country
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The heart of Philadelphia’s Italian Market was uncommonly quiet.
PRESIDENTS DAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Go Baby Go event takes place at MCCTC
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The second annual Go Baby Go build took place at the
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Go Baby Go build takes place at MCCTC
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The second annual Go Baby Go build took place at the
Gang members arrested in phone thefts from 9 states
Associated Press CLEVELAND Members of a violent Ohio street gang have been charged in federal
Burgess and Delgado-Rivas plans revealed
The parents of Najiyah Dje’ Burgess and Luis Geray Delgado-Rivas, both of Austintown, are announcing
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Closed housing sales down in January YOUNGSTOWN In January, closed housing sales in Mahoning
Man carrying gun in Walmart cites 2nd Amendment rights; police disagree
Man arrested in Boardman Walmart for carrying a concealed gun without a permit
Jury acquits Columbiana man on gun silencer charge
A federal jury in Cleveland acquitted Brent See of gun silencer possession on Thursday.
men’s college basketball | Thursday’s games
No. 1 Gonzaga 96, San Francisco 61 SPOKANE, WASH. Nigel Williams-Goss scored 30 points as
NIKOS FRAZIER | THE VINDICATOR
NIKOS FRAZIER | THE VINDICATOR Two-car crash on South Avenue Youngstown police were
Trustees meeting
Trustees meeting BOARDMAN The Boardman Township trustees have scheduled a special meeting at
Bed bug treatment deal approved
The YMHA commissioners approved a one-year bed bug treatment contract with Bug Patrol of Ohio LLC for up to $30,000.
nhl roundup Thursday’s other games
Senators 3, Devils 0 NEWARK, N.J. Mike Condon made 21 saves in recording his fifth shutout of
Trump’s pick to replace Flynn rejects offer
Associated Press WASHINGTON Vice Admiral Robert Harward has turned down an offer to be President
Poland Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers to meet on Feb. 20 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be Feb. 20
Families turn fitness into fun at Poland Union
First-grade students at Poland Union got into shape with their families during the Family Health Night on Jan. 25 and 26.
President Trump signs coal bill, but it didn’t happen in the Valley
Opinion: As it turned out, President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday that coal supporters say helps the
mahoning county | Indictments
A grand jury indicted these people Thursday on these charges: Arnold J. Perry Jr., 33, Mahoning
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Richard and Sharon Eicheldinger, Canfield, boy, Feb. 15.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, food distribution
Warren man charged with making school threat expected to go home on GPS-monitored house arrest
Warren man charged with making school threat expected to go home on GPS-monitored house arrest
Cardinal Chili Cook-off brings community together
The Inaugural Cardinal Chili Cook-off took place in the Canfield High School cafeteria on Jan. 6.
Open enrollment
Open enrollment NORTH LIMA The South Range School District is accepting open-enrollment
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Brantley Gilbert, 7 p.m.: Tickets are scarce for this country
Catholic Schools Week celebrated with community service
National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.
Boardman High School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
Grade nine high honor roll Abuoraq, Alaa Amendola, Anthony Basile, Nicholas Basista, Noah
Go Baby Go build at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The second annual Go Baby Go build took place at the
Sharon Speedway revises ticketing
Sharon Speedway revises ticketing Hartford Sharon Speedway has a new ticketing program for
Man gets 10 years for bringing drugs from Mexico to Youngstown
Prosecutors said he was one of leaders of drug ring
GOP leaders unveil health law outline; divisions remain
Associated Press WASHINGTON Top House Republicans unveiled a rough sketch of a massive health
Children create kindness in community
Students at Austintown Elementary School spread kindness throughout the halls to their fellow classmates and teachers Jan. 23-27.
Austintown Community Briefs
Saxon Club has pork-kraut dinner on Feb. 19 The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 S. Meridian
Mancini to continue soccer career at Toledo
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior soccer player Anita Mancini
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