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New YSU Women's Initiative director brings unique life story
The newly appointed Women’s Initiative director at Youngstown State University is driven by her background to help not just women but all students.
Mahoning officials looking to new rules to continue curbing overprescribing opiates
Mahoning County officials hope new rules governing the prescribing of opiate medications will help the county continue an encouraging trend.
YSU appeal denied, so Richmond will be on Saturday field
Look for Ma’lik Richmond to be on the sidelines today for Youngstown State University against Central Connecticut State University.
Get help with job hunting, resumes, interviewing at Youngstown library
A new Career and Job Center at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County intends to help residents find job opportunities, write resumes and cover letters and prepare for interviews.
Canfield teen's second book to be published in December
The Canfield High School student’s next book is on deck, and is poised to be published Dec. 1.
Youngstown schools expanded after-school program for K-8 starts Sept. 25
Youngstown City Schools will provide an expanded after-school program beginning Sept. 25.
Campbell cops seize 56 pot plants from home
Charges are expected Monday after police searched a city home and discovered a suspected marijuana-growing operation.
Mahoning County OVI checkpoint begins in one hour in Austintown
Mahoning County OVI checkpoint begins in one hour in Austintown
UPDATE | 13 arrests, 4 injuries to officers in St. Louis protests
13 arrests, 4 injuries to officers in protests
Appeals court refuses to block; Richmond OK to play Saturday
Appeals court rules Richmond OK to play Saturday
Judge: Sessions can't deny grant money for sanctuary cities
Judge: Sessions can't deny grant money for sanctuary cities
Kansas State students rally against white nationalism
Kansas State students rally against white nationalism
Candidates, issues dinner set Monday in Boardman Park
Candidates, issues dinner set Monday in Boardman Park
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 30
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Police discover drugs, gun in arrests on Judson Avenue
Police discover drugs, gun in arrests on Judson Avenue
UPDATED | YSU appeals order allowing Ohio man to play football
University appeals order allowing Ohio man to play football
UPDATE | Police recover 56 pot plants at grow operation in Campbell
Police seized 56 marijuana plants from a 607 Devitt Ave. home this morning.
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Daniel Patrick; Ben Walsh; Ian Grenzig Instrument: Trombone; Trombone; Baritone
Ma’lik Richmond can play football for YSU this weekend, judge rules
The federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against YSU extending until a Sept. 28 injunction hearing.
Boardman maneuvering on offense
The Solutions For Fixing Boardman’s Offense Were Under Its Nose The Whole Time.
Filing says Nasser Hamad fired at ‘attackers’ because of PTSD
Lawyers for Nasser Hamad filed their most bold assertions to date in a motion that for the first time says several of the five people who went to his house Feb. 25 assaulted Hamad in his front yard.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU basketball to appear on BTN, FSN
Youngstown State’s mens basketball team will appear on national television three times this winter, head coach Jerrod Calhoun announced.
THURSDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS SOCCER Campbell 4, Newton Falls 0 CAMPBELL Giovanni Lisi scored two goals for Campbell
Friends4Friends film fest allows teens to focus on relevant issues
Students from James A. Garfield, Fitch, Campbell Memorial, Western Reserve and Bedford high schools submitted short films that were featured at the festival. Main themes explored were sexual pressure, cyberbullying, cutting oneself and heroin addiction.
Catch 22: Tribe extends streak
Cleveland moved within four wins of matching the 1916 New York Giants.
Colaluca addresses open-enrollment, fields questions
Open-enrollment has become a hot topic in the Austintown School District, and at the beginning of a new school year, Superintendent Vince Colaluca sat down with residents to discuss its impacts on the schools.
ESPN accepts Hill’s apology for Trump tweets
Associated Press NEW YORK ESPN says it has accepted the apology of its “SportsCenter” host
Oktoberfest will return, expand
Staff report WARREN Oktoberfest on the Square will return to Courthouse Square, downtown, on
‘American Assassin’ introduces a franchise A hero is born
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer Mitch Rapp is an action hero in the vein of Jack Ryan or
Marine Band in campus concert
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will give a
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates diversity, opportunity
Mayor, others, drew attention to DACA recipients.
Jennifer Lawrence stuns in audacious ‘Mother!’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Women give, men take and the Old Testament crashes into modern
Former “Survivor” star wants to bring Warriors of Purpose to Covelli
Rodney Lavoie works with other reality TV stars to fight mental health issues, bullying and drug addiction.
Former Dairy Queen owner violates parole order
Trent Rapp, the former owner of Canfield Dairy Queen, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly violating his parole.
Warren man having second thoughts about testifying against wife’s relatives in murder trial
Stems from the 2016 shooting deaths of two motorcycle club members and wounding of two others
METRO DIGEST || Free rides on WRTA buses today
Free rides with WRTA YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Transit Authority is offering free rides
An $850,000 federal grant will implement crime-reduction strategies on Youngstown’s South Side
The target areas are Market Street, South Avenue, and the Taft and Cottage Grove neighborhoods.
Trumbull jail's body scanner up and running
Trumbull County jail officials are looking forward to fewer incidents of inmates smuggling drugs and weapons into their lockup now that the jail’s new body scanner is up and running.
METRO DIGEST || Funding for schools for developmentally disabled
Bill from Boccieri AUSTINTOWN State Rep. John Boccieri of Poland, D-59th, has introduced
Youngstown board approves $4 million loan for company building complex at YSU
The project is to be finished by August 2018
2016-17 State Report Cards reveal Valley standouts
Jasmine Thompson teaches a fifth-grade class at William Holmes McGuffey Elementary in Youngstown. The Youngstown district has had a strong focus on primary grades for literacy.
Watson wins first start for Texans in prime time
Deshaun Watson ran 49 yards for a touchdown in his first NFL start and led the Houston Texans’ depleted offense to a late clinching field goal
Steelers’ Bell says numbers will come with more touches
Bell handled the ball just 13 times in the opener against the Browns.
Trump dispenses hoagies and handshakes in hurricane zone
Associated Press NAPLES, Fla. President Donald Trump doled out hoagies and handshakes in the
Celebrations often result in paybacks
If recent history is a guide, Baker Mayfield and the Sooners might want to avoid the Buckeyes.
Equifax breach demands action on several fronts
Editorial: Although virtually eclipsed by the natural disaster of Hurricane Irma over the past week, a national
Thursday’s other MLB Games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 17, Tigers 7 DETROIT Avisail Garcia went 5 for 5 and drove in a
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities,
Jennifer Fularz, Miguel Figueroa are engaged
austintown Corrine Straka of Concord, Richard Fularz Jr. of Orwell., Joann Burgos of Hubbard and
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Fighting hunger YOUNGSTOWN September is Hunger Action Month, and Citizens Bank employees joined
Lawmakers and Trump joust as ‘Dreamers’ wait
Associated Press WASHINGTON The fate of 800,000 young immigrants hung in the balance Thursday
Poland Community Briefs
Kravitz Deli celebrates owner’s birthday with $6 corned beef Kravitz Delicatessen is celebrating
Drop the subject: Browns WR Britt faces critics
Kenny Britt dropped an on-target, downfield throw from DeShone Kizer in the fourth quarter Sunday.a
Autism Society offers family portrait sessions
Autism Society offers family portrait sessions
North Korea fires missile in longest-ever flight
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan
YPD finds fentanyl in two separate incidents
More than $11,000 in cash found during search warrant on Emerson
Barnetts honored for 50th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Al and Diane Barnett celebrated their golden anniversary June 9 at a surprise dinner
Political ‘option play’
Opinion: What just happened? President Trump cut a deal with Democrats to pay for hurricane damage relief and
Austintown Community Briefs
Car, truck and bike show to benefit American Cancer Society Mary’s Pink Ribbon Racers Relay for
Man charged with shooting at a South Side home
Several bullet holes were found in the home and a car
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Stevie Nicks, 8 p.m.: The legendary Fleetwood Mac singer returns to
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 15
Today is Friday, Sept. 15, the 258th day of 2017. There are 107 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trumbull agriculture center in Cortland unveils outdoor classroom
The Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District reached a longtime goal when it unveiled a new outdoor classroom
NCAA roundup
BOISE STATE 28, MEXICO 14 Roh scores three TDs in Broncos’ victory BOISE, IDAHO Jake Roh
House backs spending bill with more money for military
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican-led House on Thursday passed a sweeping $1.2
Stephanie Naoum, Brett Adams to marry in October
BOARDMAN Georgiana Naoum of Boardman is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Stephanie Naoum
Republicans see an opportunity in two area legislative contests
Opinion: State Rep. John Boccieri’s decision to run for the Ohio Senate has changed the complexity of what
1 killed, 7 injured in Fort Bragg training exercise
Associated Press FORT BRAGG, N.C. A training exercise involving demolitions killed one special
As Mueller probe intensifies, so do Trump attacks on Comey
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican attacks that accompanied the firing of FBI Director
Canfield Community Briefs
Step back in time with the Canfield Historical Society Canfield History Walk: A Step Back in Time
St. E’s locked down in search for robbery suspect
Suspect not found at hospital and lockdown was lifted
ON THE LINKS Thursday’s pro golf results
BMW CHAMPIONSHIP LAKE FOREST, ILL. Marc Leishman left his clubs in the garage during his week
RICHMOND CASE
RICHMOND CASE Key dates A partial timeline of events in the Ma’lik Richmond case, according to
Boardman Community Briefs
Run and walk event to take place on Sept. 16 Boardman St. Charles Knights of Columbus #11915,
Boardman Sports Briefs
BGJHS cross country competes in East Palentine The BGJHS cross country teams completed in the East
Canfield Village seventh-grade football defeats Poland
The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-graders improved to 2 and 0 on the season with a 26-0
Library’s WeDo program allows children to build and program robotics
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Children in the Main library built and programmed Lego robotic
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sweder mark 50 years
struthers Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sweder celebrated their 50th anniversary May 21 with dinner at Caffe
St. Elizabeth - Boardman Hospital opens pharmacy
St. Elizabeth - Boardman hosted a ribbon cutting for its new Sr. Margaret Mary Siegfried H.M. Ambulatory Pharmacy on Sept. 8.
Children enjoy breakfast with author
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children in the Mahoning Valley had the
Open house connects parents and teachers at Austintown Elementary
Austintown Elementary School hosted an open house event on Sept. 6 for parents and teachers to meet and discuss the upcoming school year.
Car show benefits valley children
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club hosted its 39th annual
Children enjoy breakfast with popular author
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children in the Mahoning Valley had the
Trunk sales raise funds for worthy causes
St. Christine Parish hosted their second annual Trunk and Treasure sale on Aug. 5 in the St. Christine parking lot.
Canfield Middle School football defeats Alliance 24-8
The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grade football team opened their 2017 season with a 24-8
Dobbins Elementary gets excited for PSHS football
Poland Dobbins Elementary School threw a tailgate party for their students before Poland Seminary High School’s second football game of the season on Sept. 1.
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