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Homegoods vows 'good neighbor' policy after Lordstown council approves rezoning
Brett Dickson, right, was among 18 people speaking at Lordstown Village Council's meeting Thursday night before the lawmakers voted on the rezoning of seven parcels ...
Stories published June 22, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Valley officials' lobbying trip to D.C. success, chamber says
Participants in the Washington, D.C. Fly-in that sent about 50 community and business leaders to the nation’s capital this week said the trip succeeded in making federal officials aware of issues affecting the Mahoning Valley.
Non-profit marks 30 years of promoting abstinence
Teen Straight Talk, a nonprofit, faith-based organization devoted to educating children, teens and adults on the importance of abstinence as a lifestyle choice, is having its 30th anniversary dinner beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday at Avalon Inn and Resort, 9519 E. Market St.
3 exchange students to leave Mahoning Valley Monday
Three Mahoning County foreign exchange students on Monday will bid adieu to their American lifestyle of the last 10-months.
Aqua Ohio tells Struthers no threat after monitoring failure
Some Struthers residents were alarmed Friday after receiving a notice from Aqua Ohio about a water monitoring failure in January, but the company says there’s no threat to public health and that customers shouldn’t be concerned over the water.
Driver alert: OVI checkpoint starts soon
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is conducting an OVI checkpoint on South Aevnue near Mathews Road in Boardman from 10 tonight to 2 a.m. Saturday to aggressively combat alcohol-related injury and fatal crashes.
ODH declares statewide community outbreak of hepatitis A
ODH declares statewide community outbreak of hepatitis A
Explosion levels Columbus home, critically injuring 2
Explosion levels Columbus home, critically injuring 2
US officials say girl on Time mag cover isn't separated from mom
US officials say girl on Time cover isn't separated from mom
First lady's 'don't care' jacket is a gift to memers online
First lady's 'don't care' jacket is a gift to memers online
Struthers residents get Aqua Ohio water notice, but shouldn’t worry
Struthers residents get Aqua Ohio water notice, but shouldn’t worry
Former Vatican diplomat Capella admits accessing child porn
Former Vatican diplomat Capella admits accessing child porn
Man reports car stolen, actually crashed it in Boardman
Man reports car stolen, actually crashed it in Boardman
Watchdog group files ethics complaint over Seitz probe
Watchdog group files ethics complaint over Seitz probe
Police say 2 dead in Ohio suburb after officer shoots man
Police say 2 dead in Ohio suburb after officer shoots man
Michigan State approves $500 million for settlement
Michigan State approves $500 million for settlement
Ohio Parole Board again rejects mercy for killer despite juror's regrets
Ohio Parole Board again rejects mercy for killer despite juror's regrets
Ohio woman gets probation for taking dead butterfly from exhibit
Ohio woman gets probation for taking dead butterfly from exhibit
Voter registration campaign is Saturday on South Side
Voter registration campaign is Saturday on South Side
UN expert slams US on poverty, quitting global rights body
UN expert slams US on poverty, quitting global rights body
Charles Krauthammer, conservative columnist and pundit, dies
Charles Krauthammer, conservative columnist and pundit, dies
IMMIGRATION DEBATE | Confusion swirls after Trump reversal
Confusion swirls on border after Trump reversal
Justices adopt new privacy rules for cellphone tracking
Justices adopt new privacy rules for cellphone tracking
Pa. drive-by shooting leaves woman dead, 3 teenagers wounded
Pa. drive-by shooting leaves woman dead, 3 teenagers wounded
Ohio Supreme Court denies motion to dismiss suspension of Yavorcik’s law license
The Ohio Supreme Court today denied a motion to dismiss the suspension of Martin Yavorcik’s law license
Bank robbery suspect gives ID, easily tracked by Columbus police
Bank robbery suspect gives ID, easily tracked by Columbus police
Authorities: Ohio police shoot male who fled traffic stop
Authorities: Ohio police shoot male who fled traffic stop
Airbus threatens to leave Britain in case of no-deal Brexit
Airbus threatens to leave Britain in case of no-deal Brexit
Oviedo dominant in Scrappers’ win
Luis Oviedo pitched six shutout innings and Tyler Freeman went 3 for 4.
ICE releases 60 detained in Fresh Mark raid
Salem churches are working to help families affected by ICE’s largest-ever workplace raid in Ohio
Second shift at GM Lordstown plant ends today
The cutbacks are expected to affect about 1,500 Mahoning Valley workers.
Board votes against Fitch AD
Austintown Board of Education board members did not vote to extend the athletic director’s contract.
YGDNA nurses displeased with Northside’s new owners
Several nurses at Northside Regional Medical Center said Boston-based Steward Health Care seeks to eliminate nurses voice and run a skeleton crew.
Confusion rules as to how Youngstown didn’t start closing fire stations
Accusations fly over an illegal council meeting, which members deny occurred.
Tran, Linder take titles at Mill Creek
Aidan Tran and Sophie Linder were the boys and girls AJGA All-Star winners.
Pre-trial issues in Claudia Hoerig murder case narrowing
Issues that need to be decided before Claudia Hoerig goes on trial Sept. 17 in the 2007 shooting death her husband, Karl, are narrowing as Judge Andrew Logan promised to make a decision soon on whether he will suppress evidence in the case.
SPORTS DIGEST || Fitch basketball senior commits to West Point
Fitch basketball senior commits to West Point Austintown, OH Incoming Fitch High School senior,
Concert, How-To Festival in Riverwalk Park
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. Ever wonder what it takes to raise chickens in your backyard? Or
‘Luke Cage’ superhero series in season 2
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press ATLANTA “Black Panther” broke box office records, but
Youngstown panel OKs contract for street project near amphitheater
The project along Front Street is expected to cost $1.24 million.
Grand jury indicts in murder and wrong way accident
All three defendants are in Mahoning County jail.
METRO DIGEST || Faces sex charge
Faces sex charge BOARDMAN Timothy Case, 39, of New Castle, Pa., faces one count of sexual
Homegoods vows 'good neighbor' policy after Lordstown council approves rezoning
Brett Dickson, right, was among 18 people speaking at Lordstown Village Council's meeting Thursday night before the lawmakers voted on the rezoning of seven parcels of land on Ellsworth Bailey and Hallock Young roads from residential to industrial.
Children take a reading walk with library
The Poland library invited families to Town Hall’s lawn across the street from the library building for a Storywalk on June 12.
CVMS eighth-graders enjoy picnic
Canfield Village Middle School eighth-graders were feted with a picnic to celebrate the end of their years at the school and moving onto the high school this fall on June 6.
Cardinals won’t be the only “birdies” at fundraising event
The Canfield Wrestling Booster Club invites the community to join its 10th annual Golf Outing.
Beeghly Oaks gives residents special week
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Children spend the day at Mill Creek MetroParks
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks organized events at multiple
YAPA celebrates sisterhood and service at dinner
The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association (YAPA) had its annual spring dinner meeting at the
Area seniors recognized at scholarship breakfast
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com A recognition breakfast recently took place to honor the
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Sun and warmer days are here. Summer athletics have arrived and
POLICE REPORT
June 6 Menacing: A Robinson Road woman said she’s being harassed and filed a report from Quarry
Union students sing movie tunes at concert
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Union Elementary students had their spring concert at
Poland Community Briefs
Mercy Health Foundation receives 2018 leadership award The Mahoning County Mental Health &
Austintown Community Briefs
Mercy Health Foundation receives 2018 leadership award The Mahoning County Mental Health &
Valley seniors recognized at scholarship breakfast
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com A recognition breakfast recently took place to honor the
POLICE BLOTTER
June 7 Arrest: Police responded to a possible fight at a South Avenue motel, where they took into
Glenwood Junior High hosts career day with 70 speakers
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Glenwood Junior High School had their third annual career
Appuglieses celebrate 66th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Appugliese of Youngstown recently celebrated their 66th anniversary
Scolieri named Hilltop Math Bee champ
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students put their
Elementary students exercise their Right to Read
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The four Boardman elementary schools participated in their
Hilltop fourth-graders display scientific skills
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students put their
CVMS choirs present Spring Concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School’s fifth- and sixth-grade
Local seniors recognized at scholarship breakfast
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com A recognition breakfast recently took place to honor the
Summer Bash benefits kids
A local pulmonologist, Dr. Manuel Bautista, wants to celebrate his birthday with the entire
Canfield’s Fourth of July Committee announces the 2018 Grand Marshal
The Canfield Fourth of July Committee recently announced that former Canfield resident Dolores Hall
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Sun and warmer days are here. Summer athletics have arrived and
Miss Kovachik, Mr. Anzevino plan July nuptials
BOARDMAN William and Mary Jo Kovachik of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Fitch choirs sing and dance at spring concert
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Fitch choirs performed their spring concert in the
Preschoolers learn about llamas at Boardman park
Boardman park hosted a brand new event called Preschoolers in the Park on June 12.
Canfield Community Briefs
Find and sell treasures at trunk sale Sell your garage sale type items from the trunk of your car
Cassandra Turic, William D’Amico are engaged
CANFIELD Harry and Alice Turic of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Boardman Community Briefs
Mercy Health Foundation receives 2018 leadership award The Mahoning County Mental Health &
CHS soccer players instruct youth at annual camp
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters had its annual
Valley seniors celebrated at scholarship breakfast
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com A recognition breakfast recently took place to honor the
School celebrates grandparents
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com St. Christine School invited grandparents to their school
Children’s musician performs at library
Children’s musician Jim Gill performed at the Austintown library for families in the large meeting room on June 15.
Hockenberry, Bartos nuptials planned for June
Charles and Leah Hockenberry of Galena and Lawrence and Barbara Bartos of Poland are announcing the
Valley seniors recognized at scholarship breakfast
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com A recognition breakfast recently took place to honor the
BUSINESS DIGEST || Grand opening
Grand opening GIRARD Infinite Realms: The Game and Hobby Shop, a new business specializing in
Center Intermediate sells books and showcases art
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman Center Intermediate School had a book sale on May
Arizona big man Ayton goes No. 1 to Phoenix
The Phoenix Suns stayed close to home for their first No. 1 pick.
World hits back at tariffs
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States attacked first, imposing tariffs on steel and
NHL draft figures to get rolling at No. 3
The Montreal Canadiens can make the first real move in the NHL draft with the third overall pick.
Eurozone nations get deal to end bailout of Greece
Associated Press LUXEMBOURG Eurozone nations agreed on the final elements of a plan to get
Diamondbacks bury Pirates with early barrage
The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t waste any time breaking this game open.
WORLD DIGEST || Conservative voice Krauthammer dies
Conservative voice Krauthammer dies NEW YORK Charles Krauthammer, the Pulitzer Prize-winning
AJGA JUNIOR ALL-STAR | Final scores at Mill Creek
BOYS Aidan Tran, Fresno, Calif.68-67-65—200 Papon Sawatyanon, Bangkok, Thailand69-71-69— 209
SOCIETY DIGEST || Lincoln Park Clean Up Day
Lincoln Park Clean Up Day YOUNGSTOWN St. Angela Merici Church will host Lincoln Park Clean Up
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Man bitten by severed snake head almost dies CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas A South Texas
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 22
Today is Friday, June 22, the 173rd day of 2018. There are 192 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Head of the EPA is bad for US
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Did you hear that the head of the Environmental Protection Agency,
Raiders’ comeback falls short verses Gators in CWS
JJ Schwarz hit a two-run homer and Florida built enough cushion to survive Texas Tech’s six-run outburst.
Courting Putin, Trump jolts West
Associated Press WASHINGTON As Donald Trump presses ahead with plans for a summer summit with
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA will meet July 10 at the Georgeanne Parker Pavilion in
Obama grappled with immigration, too
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. The Trump administration isn’t the first to grapple with the
US can wait no longer for just immigration reform
Editorial: Controversial develop- ments in the Mahoning Valley and at this country’s southern border this month
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 44.67-0.60 Aqua America, .20
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Hot Rod Super Nationals, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Thousands of hot rods,
Yost denied formal role in case over e-school closure
Associated Press COLUMBUS A judge has rejected the Ohio auditor’s effort to formally get
Man shot by police after they say he shot detective dies
Associated Press PARMA A man who authorities say shot a police detective in the leg following an
Iraq set for election recount
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraq’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a disputed law ordering a hand
NBA DRAFT | Thursday’s selections
FIRST ROUND 1. Phoenix, Deandre Ayton, c, Arizona. 2. Sacramento, Marvin Bagley III, f, Duke.
Amy Schumer joins the podcast game
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Amy Schumer is used to getting glammed up
Days after buying Time Warner, AT&T launches new TV service
Associated Press NEW YORK AT&T is launching a new streaming service incorporating television
GOP struggles to salvage bill, postpones vote
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House Republican immigration overhaul dangled precariously
OPEC meeting could set direction of oil prices
Associated Press Officials from major oil-producing nations are expected to agree this week to
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Township trustees, 10 a.m., neighborhood meeting, Valley View
SCOTUS ruling could bring sales tax to online purchases
Attention shoppers: You soon may be paying more taxes on what you put in your online cart.
June 1
June 1 Arrest: Kolt Jackson, 20, of Robbins Avenue, Niles, was arrested after having been pulled
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, food giveaway
First lady visits migrant children housed in Texas
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas Melania Trump visited with migrant children Thursday during a
Youngstown’s budget crisis puts city council members in a bind
Opinion: Youngstown is facing a general-fund crisis that needs to be addressed immediately. And city
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