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Low inventory levels have Valley homes going fast
Last year, Burgan Real Estate saw a record number of sales.
UPDATE | Police investigating Atkinson Avenue shooting as homicide
Police said a 49-year-old man was killed and a woman wounded about 6:30 a.m. today in an Atkinson Avenue home.
Stories published March 24, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
ODOT announces road restrictions in Mahoning, Trumbull counties
ODOT announces road restrictions in Mahoning, Trumbull counties
Trumbull prosecutors won't 'fish' for evidence in Hamad case
Trumbull prosecutors won't 'fish' for evidence in Hamad case
Youngstown forum recognizes history of women police officers
Youngstown forum recognizes history of women police officers
Animal cruelty defined in training session at Angels for Animals
Animal cruelty defined in training session at Angels for Animals
Harrison Ford says he was distracted when he flew over plane
Harrison Ford says he was distracted when he flew over plane
Low inventory levels have Valley homes going fast
Last year, Burgan Real Estate saw a record number of sales.
Poland students “slime” their principal
Dobbins Elementary students rewarded for shattering reading goal
Notre Dame women bounce Lady Buckeyes from NCAA Women's Tournament
Notre Dame women bounce Lady Bucks from NCAA Women's Tournament
Racino expands slot-machine options
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course announced Friday that it will be increasing the size of its gaming floor
No grand jury charges in fatal police shooting of Ohio man
No grand jury charges in fatal police shooting of Ohio man
Double-amputee Marine vet joins New York police department
Double-amputee Marine vet joins New York police department
Ex-Penn State president convicted over child-sex scandal
Ex-Penn State president convicted over child-sex scandal
House GOP abruptly pulls troubled health care bill
House GOP abruptly pulls troubled health care bill
Rachel Dolezal struggles after racial identity scandal
Rachel Dolezal struggles after racial identity scandal
Zoo plan for baby hippo: More independence, nix lap naps
Zoo plan for baby hippo: More independence, nix lap naps
Trump approves Keystone XL, calling it ’great day’ for jobs
Trump approves Keystone XL, calling it ’great day’ for jobs
Trump campaign chair offers to talk to House panel on Russia
Trump campaign chair offers to talk to House panel on Russia
Ryan heads to White House with potential bad news on health care bill
Ryan heads to White House with potential bad news on health care bill
Doctor awaits sentencing after plea in prescription case
Doctor awaits sentencing in prescription case
John Howell-Reducing Crime Day
John Howell and Penny Wells talk with Louie b Free about their upcoming community event for school children to help promoted education ad reading.
Mahoning County Educational Service Center welcomes new board member
On Feb. 16, the Mahoning County Educational Service Center Governing Board recently had its regular meeting, welcoming new board member Jeffery Good. Good was sworn in by Treasurer Blaise Karlovic.
UPDATE | Police investigating Atkinson Avenue shooting as homicide
Police said a 49-year-old man was killed and a woman wounded about 6:30 a.m. today in an Atkinson Avenue home.
New beverage center will bring pride to Youngstown: developer
New beverage center will bring pride to Youngstown: developer
Markets Right Now: US stocks are higher in early trading
Markets Right Now: US stocks are higher in early trading
Arts and crafts show set for Sunday
Arts and crafts show set for Sunday BOARDMAN Boardman Gridiron Club will host its annual Arts
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
No. 1 Gonzaga holds off WVU
Jevon Carter fired up two potential tying 3-pointers only to see them go off-target and Gonzaga didn’t allow West Virginia to get off a third.
Antone’s owner turns deed over to bank
Ross Scianna is no longer the owner of Antone’s Banquet Centre
Former Phantom Mayfield skating with Isles
Before he was a Denver Pioneer, Scott Mayfield was a pioneer when top-tier junior hockey came to Youngstown.
The MVSD plant operations manager faces 6 felonies for allegedly falsifying training certificates of Youngstown water workers
The Niles man was indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury
Buoys warn of dangerous dams
Buoys installed Thursday warn canoeists and kayakers of hazardous Mahoning River dams.
YSU Diversity Leadership Dinner acknowledges contributors
Bryan Bautista, a semifinalist on “The Voice” spoke and performed
Balance, experience pay off for Kennedy Catholic
Kennedy Catholic defeated Girard College 73-56 in the PIAA Class 1A boys final.
Oregon stops Michigan’s wild ride
Tyler Dorsey scored 20 points and made the go-ahead layup with 1:08 left.
Critics, fans bash ‘Iron Fist’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK If your web connection seems sluggish while
Reboot is seriously cheesy ‘POWER RANGERS’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer There’s a question every piece of intellectual property needs to
More road money needed, engineer says
‘Do we want to pay more? No, but we have to,’ for road maintenance, Mahoning County engineer says.
Tressel talks optimism
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown Optimist Club hosted a special
YAPA organization accepting scholarship applications
The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association (YAPA) has supported women and collegiate Greek women
Fathers and sons become scientists
The fathers and sons of Dobbins Elementary spent an evening together experimenting with different science activities on March 9.
Austintown Community Briefs
Saxon club has pork-kraut dinner The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 S. Meridian Road, will
Children conquer “I Survived” activities
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children tried to survive the different
Poland Sports Briefs
Tennis coach needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting resumes for the position
Boy Scouts to host awards dinner April 2
Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America will host the annual District
YAPA accepting scholarship applications
The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association (YAPA) has supported women and collegiate Greek women
Fitch senior accepted to West Point
Although red, white and blue may run through his blood, being a July 4th baby, for Fitch High School
Boardman schools introduce new math curriculum
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman School District has implemented a
Boardman Sports Briefs
Tennis coach needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting resumes for the position
Canfield Sports Briefs
Tennis coach needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting resumes for the position
Danielle Deley v Craig Cusano
YOUNGSTOWN Danielle Deley and Craig Cusano exchanged marriage vows Aug. 27 during a 1 p.m.
Mahoning County Educational Service Center welcomes new board member
On Feb. 16, the Mahoning County Educational Service Center Governing Board recently had its regular
YAPA now accepting scholarship applications
The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association (YAPA) has supported women and collegiate Greek women
Poland Community Briefs
Tales and talk for 2s and 3s Join the Poland library on April 27 at 10:30 a.m. for developmentally
BHS students earn Quiz Bowl title
For the third consecutive year, the Boardman High School varsity quiz bowl team earned the Mahoning
Students have revolutionary celebration
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at Robinwood Lane
BHS Jazz Fest to be March 28
The 17th annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest will take place on March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Boardman
Boy Scouts to host awards dinner
Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America will host the annual District
Fathers and daughters spend evening together
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fathers and daughters gathered at Boardman
Chili cook-off brings heat to Boardman
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Greenbriar Health Center and the Commons
Fathers and daughters spend magnificant evening together
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fathers and daughters gathered at Boardman
Students snack on Seuss meals
Austintown Elementary School students enjoyed a special breakfast and lunch on March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
CHC Spring Fest goes under the sea
C.H. Campbell Elementary School students and their families submerged themselves during the school’s annual Spring Fest with lots of games, food and fun March 10.
YAPA currently accepting scholarship applications
The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association (YAPA) has supported women and collegiate Greek women
Boy Scouts to host awards dinner April 2
Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America will host the annual District
Boardman library showcases the arts
Boardman library is displaying art from Boardman students in kindergarten through sixth-grade from March 2-9.
Nova Initiative opens in Poland
The Nova Initiative, a new, integrated health and wellness center, opened on March 1. Nova is
Several swimmers qualify for District Championships
The Canfield swim and dive team recently competed in the sectionals meet. Several swimmers and
Jennifer Niles v Jeremy Cavender
LAKE MILTON Jennifer Niles and Jeremy Cavender were married at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 17 during a
Boardman High School bands perform variety of music
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman High School bands hosted their
Boy Scouts to host awards dinner
Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America will host the annual District
Canfield Community Briefs
Fish dinners for Lent available on March 31 The Canfield Lions Fish Dinners for Lent event will
Brianne Ciapala, Zachary Hodges plan April rite
boardman The parents of Brianne Ciapala of Boardman and Zachary Hodges of Biloxi, Miss., are
Kathryn Chadwick v Joseph Audia
CANFIELD Kathryn Chadwick and Joseph Audia were married on Oct. 1. Brian and Frances Chadwick of
Senators take down Penguins in shootout
Kyle Turris and Bobby Ryan scored in the shootout for Ottawa.
Prep sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL STATE SEMIFINALS DIVISION II Wauseon 42, Eastmoor Academy 35 COLUMBUS
Longtime Champion, TCTC school board member dies at 79
Pamela Hood, superintendent of Champion Schools, says Roger Samuelson, who served on the school board more than 25 years, “will be missed more than words can express.”
Lack of comma sense ignites debate after ruling in $10M suit
Lack of comma sense ignites debate after ruling in $10M suit PORTLAND, Maine It all came down
Successful grant application to provide 40 additional security cameras in downtown Warren
Successful grant application to provide 40 additional security cameras in downtown Warren
mahoning county Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Elizabeth Norberg,
About 50 people turned out for Brookfield injection well rally Thursday
About 50 people turned out for Brookfield injection well rally Thursday
Free food/clothing
Free food/clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood, Youngstown (Hillman Street
Potential Development progress
Potential Development unveiled renovations costing about $550,000
Boardman Chad Anthony’s closes amid competition
The focus will now turn to the three other Chad Anthony’s locations in the Mahoning Valley.
New Rescue Mission will be built
The new Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley will be built at South Side Park and open next year
London defiant as IS claims attack by British ex-con, 52
Associated Press LONDON Authorities on Thursday identified a 52-year-old Briton as the man who
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USPS meeting YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Postal Service will have a public meeting at 3 p.m. Monday in
Israel arrests hacker linked to threats on US Jewish centers
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israeli police on Thursday arrested a 19-year-old hacker who they
Syrian troops besiege Islamic State stronghold
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian government forces are besieging the last Islamic State
US to approve Keystone pipeline
US to approve Keystone pipeline WASHINGTON The Trump administration will approve the Keystone
Trump demands make-or-break health bill vote today
Associated Press WASHINGTON Abandoning negotiations, President Donald Trump demanded a make-or-
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” 7:30 p.m.: A strong production
White House defends lawmaker’s decision to brief Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House on Thursday defended the House intelligence
Youngstown board signs a $138,950 contract to have a company remove asbestos from 15 properties at proposed chill-can site
Gasser Chair gets a tax abatement from Youngstown to convert a warehouse into a manufacturing facility
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 24
Today is Friday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2017. There are 282 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Heroin is worse than pot
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently called marijuana use a
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, 8 a.m., work session, superintendent’s conference room,
Stock rally sputters after vote on health bill is delayed
Associated Press NEW YORK After a promising start, U.S. stock indexes gave up an early rally
Democrats threaten delay on Supreme Court nominee
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Democrats vowed Thursday to impede Judge Neil Gorsuch’s path
New Congress, all-GOP, same political divisions
Associated Press WASHINGTON With control of the White House and Senate and a commanding
Rx to better help children harmed by opioid scourge
Editorial: Good news and bad news flowed directly out of Columbus this week about the war on opiate abuse and
Republican primary for governor will feature several heavy hitters
Opinion: It appears the Republican Party has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to candidates running
Warren man indicted
Warren man indicted WARREN Derwin R. Norman Jr., 21, of Autumn Drive Northwest, was indicted on
Infant welfare grant awarded to Alta
Infant welfare grant awarded to Alta YOUNGSTOWN Alta Care Group, a Youngstown-based nonprofit
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Adam and April Loudin, Youngstown, boy, March 22. Cale
Boardman Community Briefs
Smart Money Picture Bingo Celebrate Smart Money Week at the Boardman library on April 25 at 7 p.m.
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