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Struthers food pantry addresses needs of school community
Dakota Kuhley, back, and Elijah Dixon straighten boxes on the shelves of the Struthers Middle School’s food pantry. The pantry provides food for students whose ...
Stories published August 24, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Decision on TRO against HomeGoods project delayed to next week
Trumbull County Common Pleas Judge Peter Kontos will decide in the coming days whether to grant a temporary restraining order requested by a group of Lordstown residents who are opposed to rezoning that was approved for the construction of a TJX distribution center. J
YSU students slip n' slide into 1st weekend after classes
Youngstown State University students slid down an inflatable water slide Friday afternoon to end their first week back in school.
Drivers beware: OVI checkpoint starts at 10
An OVI checkpoint starts in a few minutes and runs through 2 a.m. Saturday at 483 N. Canfield-Niles Road.
Witnesses say driver who died after hitting bus swerved twice before crash
A witness said the driver who died in a head-on crash into a 10-passenger transport bus on state Route 305 on Aug. 14 crossed into the opposite lane of travel twice before the crash.
Trumbull County losing new administrator after just 5 months
Rebecca Gerson, who became Trumbull County administrator, transit administrator and purchasing director April 9, announced she is leaving the job Sept. 6 to return to her law practice.
Comcast, Fox reach agreement to keep Big Ten Net on cable
Comcast, Fox reach agreement to keep Big Ten Net on cable
Ballot petition nixed for 'Law and Order' actress Diane Neal
Ballot petition nixed for 'Law and Order' actress Diane Neal
Columbus police ID woman, officer in fatal shooting
Columbus police ID woman, officer in fatal shooting
Police: 1 dead, 2 injured in Ohio crash involving SUV
Police: 1 dead, 2 injured in Ohio crash involving SUV
Cincinnati police officer shot, possible suspect killed
Cincinnati police officer shot, possible suspect killed
Meeting set Thursday in Hubbard on proposed waste-injection well
Meeting set Thursday in Hubbard on proposed waste-injection well
S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 close at record high
S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 close at record highs
Georgia county scraps plan to close most polling places
Georgia county scraps plan to close most polling places
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AP-NORC Poll: Low marks for Trump, except on the economy
AP-NORC Poll: Low marks for Trump, except on the economy
Hurricane Lane barrels toward Hawaii with torrential rains
Hurricane Lane barrels toward Hawaii with torrential rains
Reports: Trump Organization finance chief gets immunity
Reports: Trump Organization finance chief gets immunity
Education Dept. proposals on guns in schools sparks outcry
Education Dept. proposals on guns in schools sparks outcry
Powell signals more hikes ahead if US economy stays strong
Powell signals more hikes ahead if US economy stays strong
US Sen. Sherrod Brown: I can't support Kavanaugh for Supreme Court
US Sen. Sherrod Brown: I can't support Kavanaugh for Supreme Court
Robin Leach, 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' host, dies at 76
Robin Leach, 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' Host, Dies at 76
John Lennon's killer denied parole for 10th time
John Lennon's killer denied parole for 10th time
Ex-CDC director Thomas Frieden arrested on sex-abuse charge
Ex-CDC director Thomas Frieden arrested on sex-abuse charge
Judge grants competency hearing for Campbell man accused of killing his daughter
Judge grants competency hearing for Campbell man accused of killing his daughter
Woman arrested after complaint that she was selling drugs
Woman arrested after complaint that she was selling drugs
Austintown PD seeks tip on trio that robbed Five Guys Burgers
Austintown PD seeks tip on trio that robbed Five Guys Burgers
Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson to speak at Franklin funeral
Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson to speak at Franklin funeral
McCain’s family says he’s stopping medical treatment
McCain’s family says he’s stopping medical treatment
UPDATE | Appeals court filing delays movement on Lordstown energy plant
Judge Kontos, energy companies discuss Lordstown venture
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomes baby eastern black rhino
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomes baby eastern black rhino
Girard, Waid roll Niles
It seems safe to say that in the storied history of the series, no player has put together a first half performance quite like Girard senior Mark Waid
Steward hosts job fairs for Northside employees
About 40 employers were represented at the Northside job fair.
Clauida Hoerig says she’s sick but won’t let trial be moved back
Hoerig told the judge she is having problems with dizziness.
Gatrell’s three TDs pace Western Reserve against Columbiana
Thursday night was the last time the Western Reserve Blue Devils and Columbiana Clippers will open the season against each other
Judge in Sebring lead-notification case to bar ‘mistake’ defense
The judge in the James Bates lead-notification case has ruled that jurors will not be instructed that the former Sebring water department operator can be found not guilty because his failure to notify Sebring water customers of high lead levels was a “mistake of fact.”
Cleveland blanks Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia
Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles threw two interceptions and Philadelphia’s starting offense struggled.
Neighbor’s report results in grandpa’s domestic violence arrest
Township police were sent to Argyle Avenue after a neighbor accused a grandfather of abusing his grandson in the front yard.
Poland escapes Marlington with a win
The thoughts of Poland football coach Ryan Williams ranged from unprintable to unadulterated joy
Meyer survives a scandal that ousts a lesser coach
Urban Meyer may have weathered scandal at Ohio State, but not without a lasting stain.
Woman seeks compensation from county after basement flooded with sewage
Clogged pipes in the county’s system caused the damage, she said.
Scrappers, Pujols edge Black Bears
Henry Pujols’ RBI double clinches the Scrappers fourth straight win.
Latest NJ online sports betting site goes live
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. PlaySugarHouse.com launched online sports
Celebrity stylist to return to salon
Staff report CANFIELD New York-based celebrity hairstylist Mia Santiago, a Youngstown native,
SPORTS digest
Frank sets Tippecanoe Country Club record Canfield Garett Frank shot 64 on Thursday at
Crude and without wit, puppet film tarnishes Henson Company Sad ‘Happytime’
‘The Happytime Murders’ Grade: 1 star (out of 4) Rating: R for strong crude and sexual content
Judge denies county’s attempt to dismiss claims in Desmond lawsuit
Martin Desmond’s 22-count civil will proceed as filed.
METRO DIGEST || Recognizing ODOT
Recognizing ODOT YOUNGSTOWN Liberty will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. today at
Liberty welcomes new patrolman
Patrolman Christopher Walla of Poland was sworn in by Girard Municipal Judge Jeff Adler at the township administration building Thursday afternoon.
West Side man found guilty of dealing heroin, fentanyl
Corey Floyd could face up to eight years in prison
Struthers food pantry addresses needs of school community
Dakota Kuhley, back, and Elijah Dixon straighten boxes on the shelves of the Struthers Middle School’s food pantry. The pantry provides food for students whose families are in need.
Teams rock out at Music Trivia Mondays
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com Teams of young music aficionados attended Music Trivia
Trot with your Tot in the park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On July 31, the Mill Creek Park program Trot with your Tot
Mill Creek annual archery camp
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks hosted a five day archery camp for
“Arthur” author Marc Brown celebrates summer reading
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com “It’s a big responsibility, but its like connecting with
Embroidery guild shares skills and fellowship
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com Fans of all types of needlework, but especially quilting,
Aug. 10
Aug. 10 Arrest: While responding to a loud argument at a Mayflower Drive residence, officers took
Trot with your Tot in the park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On July 31, the Mill Creek Park program Trot with your
“Arthur” author celebrates summer reading
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com “It’s a big responsibility, but its like connecting with
Students build and program robots at camp
The fifth annual Robotics Camp for fifth- through eighth-graders took place at Canfield High School Aug. 6-10, with approximately 40 first-year, second-year and third-year students attending.
Fortieth annual car show in Boardman Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On Aug. 5 the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club had its
“Arthur” author celebrates summer reading
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com “It’s a big responsibility, but its like connecting with
Poland Community Briefs
Area singers invited to annual Canfield Fair event As has occurred for many years, on the Sunday
Mill Creek annual archery camp
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks hosted a five day archery camp for
Poland Elementary works for success by 6
Poland Union Elementary hosted the United Way Success by 6 program this month to help incoming kindergartners.
Mill Creek MetroParks hosts annual archery camp
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks hosted a five day archery camp for
Logan Bernstein, John Pitzulo to wed Sept. 15
Sam and Janet Pitzulo of Canfield and Dr. David and Donna Bernstein of Loveland are announcing the
Spartans get shot at success through United Way program
Boardman Local School District recently hosted the Success by 6 program, funded partially by the United Way, for incoming kindergartners.
Koseks mark 60th anniversary at celebration
struthers Celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary July 15 at a surprise gathering at AMVETS
Austintown works for young student success
Austintown Elementary School worked with the United Way to organize a three week Success by 6 program.
Program taps into student leadership skills
Some eighth-grade students at Poland Middle School are the first to lead a new program this school
Boardman Community Briefs
Area singers invited to annual Canfield Fair event As has occurred for many years, on the Sunday
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown library to close temporarily for repairs in September The Austintown library, located
Jennifer Handel v Matt Brennan
BOARDMAN St. Charles Borromeo Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. May 26 for the marriage ceremony
McNally completes Eagle Scout project
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School junior Thomas McNally has completed his
“Arthur” author Marc Brown celebrates summer reading
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com “It’s a big responsibility, but its like connecting with
Caranos celebrate 50th anniversary with dinner
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Ken Carano recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a
Price, Boston beat up Cleveland
Price pitched eight innings of three-hit, shutout ball to beat the Cleveland Indians
THURSDAY’S PREPS AT A GLANCE
FOOTBALL Area Scores Beaver Local 35, Wellsville 6 Girard 49, Niles 13 Poland 17, Marlington
MAHONING COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Cornelius Booth, must enter and successfully complete
Grant awards
Grant awards YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announced $545,114 in federal grant awards to the
Youngstown voters will decide if council term limits are fair
Opinion: Youngstown voters will see three charter amendments on the Nov. 6 ballot. One of them is quite
Today is Friday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2018. There are 129 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2018. There are 129 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an even-71 in the
Ed Puskas: Meyer’s misguided loyalty almost cost him his job
A less-accomplished head coach would not have survived.
mahoning county Indictments
A county grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Kevin Peeples, 32, Sunshine
AP: Safe contains damaging files on Trump
Media reports National Enquirer chief granted immunity by prosecutors Associated Press
Hurricane Lane drenches Hawaii
Associated Press HONOLULU Hurricane Lane soaked Hawaii’s Big Island on Thursday, dumping nearly
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, food
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Bitcoin scammers target wealthy, threaten to expose ‘secrets’ CHEVY CHASE, Md.
China, US raise tariffs on billions of dollars of goods
Associated Press BEIJING The United States and China went ahead with tariff hikes on billions of
There’s no meat, eggs or dairy – but don’t call them vegan
By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK It’s not vegan – it’s “plant-based.” So will
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Scrappers baseball, 7:05 p.m.: The Mahoning Valley’s team takes on
Congressman, wife plead not guilty to illegal spending
Associated Press SAN DIEGO U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter was swarmed by demonstrators yelling “shame
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Nicolette Hassey and Ryan Booher, Struthers, girl, Aug.
YMCA to honor courage award winner
YMCA to honor courage award winner NEW CASTLE, PA. The New Castle Community YMCA will honor
South Africa lashes out at Trump
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG South Africa’s government lashed out at President Donald Trump on
Father pleads not guilty in baby’s death
Associated Press MEDINA An Ohio man whose 6-month-old daughter died after she was found
Steelers’ rookie Washington impresses with big catches
Washington hopes to take another step forward
Police: Woman fatally mauled by pit bull
Associated Press CINCINNATI Authorities say a woman found unresponsive at an Ohio home was
Tax cuts a boon for the wealthy
Opinion: By Kayla Kitson OtherWords The Trump-GOP tax law was sold as a boon for the middle class. But
‘Big Bang’ Theory in final year
Associated Press NEW YORK CBS says the upcoming 12th season of “The Big Bang Theory” will be the
‘Big Bang’ Theory in final year
CBS says the upcoming 12th season of “The Big Bang Theory” will be the last.
Salute to Business registration to close
Salute to Business registration to close BOARDMAN Online registration closes Tuesday for the
Republicans in Congress fail in their watchdog role
Editorial: The past two weeks have not been great for America’s chief executive or those who worship at the
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS Canfield Republican Women’s Club dinner meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at A La
Comedy legend Reiner still wisecracking
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Ask 12-time Emmy Award winner Carl Reiner how
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, 9:15 a.m., special meeting, superintendent’s office,
AG Sessions punches back against president
Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General Jeff Sessions punched back hard at President Donald
Jury awards former female firefighter $3M
Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal jury has awarded $3.35 million to a female ex-firefighter in
Baseball has a no-comfort zone
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons In a recent discussion with a Major League pitching coach about
Voters to decide on reducing drug-crime penalties
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohioans will vote in November on whether to reduce penalties for
Church to host ‘Homecoming Celebration’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., is inviting all
Canfield Community Briefs
MVYP August 2018 Volunteer Opportunity The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals 2018 volunteer
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