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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Classmates tie blue ribbons to trees to memorialize Boardman grads killed in plane crash
The Fleming couple and their children were remembered and honored in a ceremony at the high school Sunday
'Star Wars' film keeps command of box office fourth straight weekend
This week, however, it was followed close behind by "Hidden Figures"
Hashemi Rafsanjani, former president of Iran, dies at 82
He often was a voice of moderation in Iran-US relations
17 community organizations in Valley get grant funding
The largest grant has been awarded to Hospice of the Valley
Ohio couple overdoses in front of small children at White Castle
They face drug and child-endangering charges
Trump enters critical week with confirmation hearings, questions on Russian hacking
The president-elect's incoming chief of staff today said Trump has indeed accepted that Russia was responsible for campaign hacking
New round of attacks kill 23 in Iraq
Today's violence once again is linked to the Islamic State group
Steelers roll over Dolphins 30-12 today in playoff
Pittsburgh will face AFC West champ Kansas City next week
4 killed, 17 hurt in truck attack in Jerusalem
Israel's leader believes the Islamic State group was responsible
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR CITIZENS
Austintown AARP 4339 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Austintown Senior Center. Guests are
Slice of the Valley pizza challenge returns
Slice of the Valley pizza challenge will return Feb. 18 in Warren.
Jazz and dessert night set
Jazz & Dessert II will take place Jan. 28 at Austintown Fitch Middle School.
Dr. Rashid Abdu addresses college students
Dr. Rashid Abdu recently spoke at Sister Jerome’s Mission College Christmas program.
Historical society offers memberships
VIENNA Vienna Historical Society is offering a lifetime membership for a single contribution of
Canfield High students surprise beloved teacher with gift
Video showing Canfield teacher opening gift from students goes viral
Tressel, Ewing eyeing partnerships from Israel trip
He is making the trip in an effort to create a partnership between universities in Israel and YSU and the Youngstown Business Incubator.
Enyx Studios makes niche in virtual reality
The studio’s breakthrough game is called “A Haunting: Witching Hour”
YSU overcomes halftime deficit to Wright State
Junior Francisco Santiago scored 18 of his team-high 20 points in the second half.
LEGOMania strikes library
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN After the third attempt, 12-year-old Brook Sechler’s
Boardman jumps on slumping Mooney
Behind the hot start of junior Holden Lipke, Boardman raced out to a quick lead
Boardman school officials discuss technology
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boardman schools are equipped with plenty of
METRO DIGEST || Sharon man shot to death by officer
Sharon man shot to death by officer SHARON, PA. A domestic assault at 369 Tamplin St. resulted
New Castle Y hosts free events Saturday
Participants can go to either the Y-Zone or the downtown Y to see the renovations
STILL PENGUIN PROUD
Thousands enjoyed the first- ever FCS championship watch party at the Covelli Centre on Saturday, but not so much the result of the game in which Youngstown State lost to James Madison.
A cold reality for players, fans
By Charles Grove cgrove@vindy.com frisco, texas It felt like a day to be a Penguin, but in the
YSU players disappointed, but enjoyed the ride
YSU player Cole Kochman of Pittsburgh gets consolation from his father, Curtis, after Saturday’s game in Frisco, Texas.
‘Tasting’ garlic with feet is like Vicks for a cough
Q. I saw your article about putting Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet to stop a nighttime
Psycho-babble replaces common sense
One of the biggest problems among today’s parents – especially mothers – concerns their tendency to
Woman sentenced to life for role in 2002 slaying
Associated Press STROUDSBURG, Pa. A California woman has been sentenced to life without parole
Seattle takes out Detroit on home turf
Associated Press SEATTLE The formula that has led the Seattle Seahawks to unmatched success
Third-period goal sinks Phantoms
Third-period goal sinks Phantoms PLYMOUTH, MICH. Team USA’s Jake Pivonka broke a scoreless
COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana COUNTY new cases Cowboy Industries v. Recycling Inc., money. Cowboy
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN, AUSTINTOWN, CANFIELD
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships, city of Canfield and Austintown:
Week of Sunday, January 08, 2017
Mitchell G. Zolla et al to Charles R. Mills, Walnut Grove Circle, Struthers, $228,000. Lawrence
TRAVEL DIGEST || Harriet Tubman historical park closer to reality
Harriet Tubman historical park closer to reality AUBURN, N.Y. A national historical park
MILESTONES
MILESTONES WHO’S GRADUATED These students received their degrees at Ohio Dominican University’s
Volkswagen recalls 136,000 autos for antilock brake fix
Volkswagen recalls 136,000 autos for antilock brake fix Eds: APNewsNow. By The Associated Press
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Chamber offering drug seminar YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Mahoning
Poland author will sign books at event
Poland author will sign books at event CANFIELD Hugh G. Earnhart, Poland author and professor
Today is Sunday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2017
Today is Sunday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2017. There are 357 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Regional student art exhibition will open at YSU
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 2017 Northeastern Ohio Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition will open
The Valley should welcome people from war-torn Syria
Opinion: The Valley should welcome people from war-torn Syria I am responding to the letter of Jan. 1 from
Coco Chanel designed chandeliers
Coco Chanel (1883-1971) is a well-known French fashion designer who changed the look of women’s
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Ohio mayor offers reward for missing 5-foot-tall nutcracker
Associated Press WREN The mayor of a village in western Ohio is offering a reward for the return
Blast in Syrian town on Turkish border kills nearly 50
Blast in Syrian town on Turkish border kills nearly 50 AP Photo CAIBS101, CAIBS102 Eds: Links
Time is now: Clemson’s window might be closing
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney still has a picture from that night on his phone.
5 easy kitchen updates for less than $500
Your kitchen may be looking a little shabby. But Consumer Reports offers five ways to spruce up your
Here are the top five most streamed songs (combining audio and video streams) of 2016, according to
Here are the top five most streamed songs (combining audio and video streams) of 2016, according to
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HEALTH CARE Dr. Katrina Lindsay has joined Akron Children’s Hospital’s NeuroDevelopmental Science
Wages show signs of improvement
By Jim Puzzanghera Los Angeles Times (TNS) WASHINGTON For millions of Americans, a reminder of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Girard City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, Girard Municipal Court, 105 N.
Youth restrictions begin at mall in wake of melee
Associated Press CLEVELAND An upscale suburban Cleveland shopping mall where police broke up a
Program talks of ‘invisibility’ of women writers
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH Madwomen in the Attic, a writing program at Carlow University
Man’s slaying has effect on son
The Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINNATI Tywon Thomas knows what he likes and what he does not, in a
Osweiler, Texans defeat Raiders
Brock Osweiler finally looked like the player Houston spent $72 million on, throwing for a touchdown and running for another to lead the Texans to a 27-14 wild-card playoff win over the Oakland Raiders
Winter storm moves up the East Coast
Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. Snow and sleet pounded a large swath of the U.S. East Coast on
Many critics divided over attendance at the celebration
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s typically an unquestioned honor to participate in the
Airport gunman charged, US seeks death penalty
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. The Iraq war veteran accused of killing five travelers
Volkswagen recalls 136,000 autos for antilock brake fix
Volkswagen recalls 136,000 autos for antilock brake fix Volkswagen Group of America is recalling
Investigation of Dallas police ambush incomplete
Tribune News Service DALLAS In many ways, the Dallas Police Department is stronger after the
Tole-painting class is Thursday at Munnell Run Farm
The instructor has more than 25 years of tole-painting experience
Cop’s kindness saves day after car is stolen
Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. It was shaping up to be a pretty good Christmas. Priscilla
prep roundup | Saturday’s other games
GIRLS BASKETBALL Howland 65, Austintown Fitch 40 HOWLAND Needing just 10 points to become
Cavs acquire Korver from Atlanta Hawks
The defending NBA champions just got a whole lot tougher to stop
Starting to matter again
Opinion: Saturday was a great feeling with Youngstown State University championship football. Not the loss,
FCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NOTEBOOK
FCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NOTEBOOK More on the YSU-JMU matchup HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE James
The Macejko annals
Opinion: When Poland Village Mayor Tim Sicafuse and members of village council decided to hire Atty. Jay
Positive developments in 2016
Opinion: By Jennifer O’Connor People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Most Americans are still
Public hearings warranted on water district’s troubles
Editorial: To appreciate the serious- ness of the recent disturbing news emanating from the Mahoning Valley
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the