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Boardman High drummers gear up for Drum Night
Boardman Drum Night scheduled for Monday
Jewish community observes Yom Kippur tonight
Raquel Allison, 12, blows the shofar for her class Thursday at the Jewish Community Center in Liberty before Yom Kippur.
Stories published September 29, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Boardman High drummers gear up for Drum Night
Boardman Drum Night scheduled for Monday
Puerto Rico relief efforts are underway throughout Mahoning County
Puerto Rico relief efforts are underway throughout Mahoning County
Adoption, humane services continue at Animal Charity
The Jean Kelty Veterinary Clinic at Animal Charity of Ohio will close on Oct. 6, but the shelter will continue providing other services.
Alchemy Acres purchases castle-like facility for animals
Alchemy Acres purchases castle-like facility for animals
Park ranger accused of kicking woman, throwing man to ground
Park ranger accused of kicking woman, throwing man to ground
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty:
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard
Summary of police activity in Hubbard for week of Sept. 23.
US citizen convicted in 2009 suicide attack in Afghanistan
US citizen convicted in 2009 suicide attack in Afghanistan
Niagara Falls murder case will return to Mahoning County
JeShawn Elliott confessed to killing his girlfriend in Youngstown, detectives say
Struthers students report from sidelines
Struthers bring back on 90.7 WKTL-FM for the first season in more than 10 years
UPDATE - Police now know ID of dead man
City police know the identity of a man found dead Thursday evening in a wooded area on Tippecanoe Avenue and were working Friday night to notify his family.
Health secretary Price resigns amid travel flap
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigns
Travel industry sticking with trips to Cuba from US
Travel industry sticking with trips to Cuba from US
Frat where Penn St. pledge was fatally hurt cited over codes
Frat where Penn St. pledge was fatally hurt cited over codes
Attorney: ’No doubt’ OJ Simpson going to Florida
The Latest: Attorney: ’No doubt’ OJ Simpson going to Florida
It's not just home runs that are up: MLB set for strikeout record, too
Major League Baseball to top 40,000 strikeouts for 1st time
Remains of WWII Marine from NYC being returned for burial
Remains of WWII Marine from NYC being returned for burial
Sojourner House to host annual candelight vigil Monday
Sojourner House to host annual candelight vigil Monday
Wisconsin girl reaches plea deal in Slender Man case
Wisconsin girl reaches plea deal in Slender Man case
Rock hit man on head as he drove out of Yosemite park
Rock hit man on head as he drove out of Yosemite park
NYC driver in fatal bus wreck still got work despite DUIs, crashes
DUI conviction not enough to get bus driver banned from job
Helping Puerto Rico: Here’s where and when to donate
Helping Puerto Rico: Here’s where and when to donate
Police: Suspects using fake money to purchase goods on Craiglist
Suspects using movie money to purchase goods on Craiglist
Ohio GOP endorse DeGenaro and Baldwin in judge races
Ohio GOP endorse DeGenaro and Baldwin in judge races
Struthers students will be part of Wildcat football broadcasts
Struthers students will be part of Wildcat football broadcasts
UPDATE | Suspect in Niagara Falls murder case being returned to Youngstown
Suspect in murder case that ended in Niagara Falls will return to Youngstown
Farmers say Maria wrecked bright spot of Puerto Rico economy
Farmers say Maria wrecked bright spot of Puerto Rico economy
Ryan secures $23K grant for Mahoning recycling program
Ryan secures $23K grant for Mahoning recycling program
Prosecutor: No charges for Ohio dog attack that killed baby
Prosecutor: No charges for Ohio dog attack that killed baby
Police: Mom flew to Germany, left 4 kids home alone in Iowa
Police: Mom flew to Germany, left 4 kids home alone in Iowa
12th death from nursing home that lost power during Irma
12th death from nursing home that lost power, AC during Irma
Campbell man faces drug charges after Boardman incident
Campbell man faces drug charges after Boardman incident
AP sources: US cuts embassy staff, urges no travel to Cuba
AP sources: US cuts embassy staff, urges no travel to Cuba
Unity Church presents empathic healer
Unity Church presents empathic healer girard The Unity Centre for Spiritual Living, 1212 Naylor
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Oct. 10 at
Animal Charity Veterinary Clinic closing Oct. 6
The agency said veterinary services will resume once the position is filled.
Unbeaten Poland moves on from 4-6 unhappiness
In terms of tenure, Poland High football coach Ryan Williams is a young pup within the Mahoning Valley coaching fraternity.
Feds target man who asked for ‘sniper rifle’
The man misidentified himself as a citizen on forms, ATF says.
Youngstown schools' Mohip, Adair spar over legal costs
“Taxation without representation is the battle cry,” said school board member Jackie Adair.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Thursday’s results
VOLLEYBALL Boardman 25-25-25, Austintown Fitch 22-17-13 AUSTINTOWN Leading the Spartans were
Youngstown most distressed small, mid-sized city in the U.S.
The Distressed Communities Index recently released by the Economic Innovation Group shows the county, zip code, state and congressional districts distress levels.
Vergara: Lingerie line empowers women
Associated Press NEW YORK Sofia Vergara is debuting a new lingerie line, but she says it’s about
SPORTS DIGEST || Hall-of-Fame coach Calhoun unretires
Hall-of-Fame basketball coach Jim Calhoun is coming out of retirement to help build a new Division III program at the University of Saint Joseph in Connecticut.
Former Niles mayor seeks separate trial from former auditor
Ralph Infante wants his case dismissed or separated from Nader's.
Bus tour to visit historic theaters
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A bus tour of historic theaters in the Mahoning Valley will take place
‘American Made’ is a farce of ambition run amok A new Tom Cruise
By JAKE COYLE Associated Press There are basically two kinds of Tom Cruise performances, and
PBS talk show ‘Third Rail’ debates big ideas
Associated Press NEW YORK In a television world larded with topical talk shows, Carlos Watson
Benefit at Lanai Lounge in memory of area man with rare disorder
Michael Covert died at 30 after living with a rare connective tissue disorder
Painting pumpkins for the Children’s Miracle Network
Youngstown State University’s Guinathon organization will host the first Paint the Pumpkin event
METRO DIGEST || Animal Charity vet clinic closing
Vet clinic closing YOUNGSTOWN Animal Charity of Ohio, 4140 Market St., announced Tuesday via a
Jewish community observes Yom Kippur tonight
Raquel Allison, 12, blows the shofar for her class Thursday at the Jewish Community Center in Liberty before Yom Kippur.
Babies work on literary and social skills at Austintown library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown library gave a fun opportunity to babies with the
Canfield Historical Society depicts city’s past
The Canfield Historical Society will have its annual history walk, titled “Canfield History Walk: A
CVMS football claims victory over Ashtabula Lakeside
The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grade football team traveled to Ashtabula recently and
Danielle George, Michael Bernard to wed in October
CANFIELD Fred George of Canfield and Susan and Lance Newton of Canfield and Joseph C. and Carole
Poland library centers event around “Dragons love Tacos”
The PLYMC created an event at the Poland library based on Adam Rubin’s children book “Dragons Love Tacos“ and “Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel“ on Sept. 19.
Drag racer Ryan Martino leads STEM lesson at Boardman library
The Boardman library invited drag racer Ryan Martino to the library to teach children science through his knowledge of racing for their Science Stories event with Ryan Martino event on Sept. 18.
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Schools foundation honor three for excellent recognition The 25th annual Poland Schools
Students create ‘whirled peace’ at Canfield High School
Canfield High School students took part in an international art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace, by ‘planting’ pinwheels with messages of peace at the main entrance of the high school on Sept. 21.
CLS Weekly Update
„ÄÄBy ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Local School District has started a Weekly
Boardman Community Briefs
Teen Advisory Board to meet in October Check out at the monthly TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting
Poland library hosts blood drive
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Red Cross set up a drive for blood donations at Poland
Austintown community supports local family
Members of the Austintown community came together for the Cam Jaros Color Run at Austintown Middle School on Sept. 17 to support the Jaros family.
Local group of women’s clubs plans for annual fundraiser
The Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs Inc. recently met to review plans for its annual
Local federation of women’s clubs plans for annual fundraiser
The Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs Inc. recently met to review plans for its annual
Local federation of women’s clubs plans fundraiser
The Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs Inc. recently met to review plans for its annual
Painters make starfish at Austintown library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown library hosted a class for community members to
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf victorious over Austintown Canfield’s girls golf team recently played at the Flying B
Babies get edge at early literacy with program at Boardman library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman librarian John Yingling led a summer reading event
Austintown Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA chapter to meet on Oct. 10 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business
POLICE BLOTTER
Sept. 14 Arrest: Officers who responded to a man’s request for assistance with his vehicle in the
Rutgers’ Ash goes for Round 2 against Meyer, OSU
MATCHUP: No. 11 Ohio State (3-1, 1-0) at Rutgers (1-3, 0-1) WHEN: Saturday. Kickoff 7:30 p.m.
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Alan Johnson, 30,
Carly Donofrio, David Brown to marry this fall
CANFIELD Carly Donofrio and David Brown, both of Canfield, are planning their wedding for this
NFL protests rile fans
Opinion: If you like professional sports, a major reason – perhaps THE reason – you attend games, or watch
Senator: Twitter’s actions on Russia-linked accounts lacking
Associated Press WASHINGTON Social media giant Twitter told congressional investigators Thursday
US relief efforts failing, some Puerto Ricans say
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico The Trump administration declared Thursday that its
Promoting prostitution charge bound over to Trumbull grand jury
Promoting prostitution charge bound over to Trumbull grand jury
YOUNGSTOWN ZIP CODE 44505
YOUNGSTOWN ZIP CODE 44505 Distress score: 98.1 Population: 19,900 No high school diploma:
US economic growth revised up to 3.1 percent
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at an upgraded annual rate of 3.1 percent in
Local Judge DeGenaro gets a boost in her bid for Ohio Supreme Court
Opinion: The Ohio Republican Party state central committee is to meet today and endorse 7th District Court of
NAACP banquet set
NAACP banquet set YOUNGSTOWN The NAACP Youngstown Branch’s annual Freedom Fund Banquet will take
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 29
Today is Friday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2017. There are 93 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mr. and Mrs. Helsel celebrate 50th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. William Helsel of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
General Motors will lay off the third shift at its Spring Hill, Tenn., SUV factory as it deals with
General Motors will lay off the third shift at its Spring Hill, Tenn., SUV factory as it deals with
Boardman police seize drugs and gun at Market Street motel
Incident at Town and Country Motel leads to three arrests
N. Korea businesses in China ordered closed under sanctions
Associated Press BEIJING China on Thursday ordered North Korean-owned businesses to close,
IS leader rallies followers in purported audio
IS leader rallies followers in purported audio CAIRO The leader of the Islamic State group
Amazon to build another warehouse outside Cleveland
Amazon to build another warehouse outside Cleveland EUCLID Amazon plans to build a second large
High court, new term near, to hear challenge to unions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Its conservative majority restored, the Supreme Court said Thursday
Cheers, tears as wounded Scalise returns to Capitol
Associated Press WASHINGTON Greeted by hugs, tears and a roaring standing ovation, a hobbling
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
Claims for US jobless aid rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by
Gains for drugmakers help stocks reach new records
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks finished slightly higher Thursday, led by technology
Surprise event celebrates 65th for Kalenitses
Youngstown Frank and Ann Kalenits of Youngstown were honored for their 65th wedding anniversary
State tells online Ohio charter school it may owe millions
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state says Ohio’s largest online charter school could owe another
Job in jeopardy, HHS chief promises to repay charter costs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fighting to keep his job, health secretary Tom Price said Thursday
Wrap it up: Steelers defense is looking to bounce back
Black-and-gold defenders collapsed in the Chicago heat
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” 7:30 p.m.: Opening night ($16, $8 for
FDA requires opioid makers to develop doctor training
Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration is requiring manufacturers of the most widely
Crackdown on prostitution shows true nature of crime
Editorial: A special two-day report in The Vindicator this week by reporters Jordyn Grzelewski and Joe Gorman
local Relief efforts
local Relief efforts Local businesses and groups are hosting events today to send relief to Puerto
‘American Made’
‘American Made’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Credits: Directed by Doug Liman; cast includes Tom
St. Elizabeth Boardman celebrates 10-year anniversary
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital celebrated 10 years of
Canfield Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA chapter to meet Oct. 10 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
Stanley, Delma Grimes celebrate 60th anniversary
austintown Stanley E. and Delma P. Grimes celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a dinner at
Crystal Steinbeck, Christopher Starkey plan fall wedding
BOARDMAN Merle and Ronni Steinbeck of Boardman and Nancy and Harold Starkey of Boardman are
Ashley Sillaman v William Ritchey
youngstown Ashley Sillaman and William Ritchey, both of Youngstown, exchanged wedding vows during
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