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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Pens face Red Wings for Cup

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday in Detroit against


Smoky Hollow Memorial will be May 26

YOUNGSTOWN— The Golden Eagles are hosting the 52nd annual Smoky Hollow Memorial May 26. The


Swenson, Pasquale claim Horizon League honors

INDIANAPOLIS — Youngstown State sophomore Aaron Swenson earned Horizon League Pitcher of the Year


Ursuline baseball advances to district championship

STRUTHERS — Robert Switka and Jake Detec combined on a three-hit shutout, leading Ursuline High to a


Fire destroys Crandall Avenue house; loss set at $4,000

YOUNGSTOWN — The two-story vacant house at 820 Crandall Ave. on the North Side was fully engulfed in


Taft sidesteps Dann comments at ribbon cutting

Former governor refuses to criticize former attorney general.


New Vindy feature 'Game On!' starts Tuesday with Mill Creek baseball

Every Tuesday over the next couple months, we'll feature a town and a sport, and the faces who bring it to life.


Pay day loan companies closing in Ohio

Check Into Cash the latest to announce closures after bill is OK'd.


Taft Technology Center gets formal opening

Former governor helps cut the ribbon on center that bears his name.


Snapz! Send us your photos of Mom and kids

We need your photos for the June Snapz page.


Block watch summit set for tonight

Sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Task Force on Crime and Violence Prevention.


Cavaliers’ run ends in Boston

Paul Pierce outdueled LeBron James in the Celtics’ 97-92 victory. BOSTON — Paul Pierce hit a


Female fighters debut at K.O. Drugs

Six girls will be among the 35 scheduled bouts slated for Wednesday at the ITAM Banquet Center.


Sid & the Kids 4 wins away

Pittsburgh routed the Flyers 6-0 to win the Eastern Conference finals. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sid and


Reds rough up Lee and Indians

The Indians’ starter had his worst game of the season in a 6-4 defeat. CINCINNATI (AP) — Cliff Lee


Pairings: K.O. Drugs boxing

Pairings for Wednesday’s third night of the 20th K.O. Drugs High School boxing tournament, at the


Cubs walk past Pirates in 4-3 win

CHICAGO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates’ chances for another rare win over the Chicago Cubs got away


District action begins

Spring sports tournaments continue this week, including track and field, which begins with district


Williams, other mayors urged to oppose turnpike money diversion

TOLEDO (AP) — Mayor Carty Finkbeiner is urging Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and other mayors of

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Former Hubbard resident leading Dann probe is used to big stages

Tom Charles also played a leading role in the 2005 workers’ compensation scandal. COLUMBUS (AP) —


Church group submits ‘Acceptance’ video

Vote online for ‘Acceptance’ video by Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church youth. YOUNGSTOWN —


Man thought to be shot in head had laceration instead, cops say

YOUNGSTOWN — Police have learned that the Youngstown man who appeared to have been shot in the head


Boardman Relay for Life raises $254,000

BOARDMAN — During the 14th annual Boardman Relay for Life that took place Friday and Saturday,


Canfield sewer switch will benefit residents

The larger sewer lines are expected to help with flooding. CANFIELD — It may look like workers


Diving right in at YSU

Early College students show determination In the beginning, some students didn’t go to class and


Preserve provides lesson in nature

The educational series is the first of its kind at the nature preserve. EAST LEWISTON — Beaver


NABE forecasts weak economy, high unemployment

3-line summary xxxx WASHINGTON (AP) — First the good news: The worst of the painful housing slump


A panel estimates at least 100,000 people in the Korean War executed

A panel estimates at least 100,000 people were executed. DAEJEON, South Korea (AP) — Grave by


She wants an asexual romance

Dear Annie: I am a single female in my 60s who feels very different from anyone else. I have never


Hillary, Bozo and the Bosnian superdelegates

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton has proved a relentless, even implacable campaigner, a veritable


Trumbull County new complaints

TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Paulla Karshner et al, foreclosure.


Two down and one more to go for Big Brown’s Triple Crown

The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner now heads for the Belmont. BALTIMORE (AP) — Rick Dutrow


Indians are swept

Indians are swept Cliff Lee suffered his worst outing of the season, and the Cincinnati Reds


Vindy.com News Podcast for May 19, 2008

The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, May 19, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.


NHL Playoffs: Penguins vs. Flyers

May 9: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 May 11: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 Tuesday: Pittsburgh 4,


Dale Jarrett gets final lap in the big brown truck

He was honored before Saturday’s race by the fans and his long-time sponsor. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) —


Childhood should not be a long, hard slog

Opinion: Can you forgive her? In March, Lenore Skenazy, a New York City mother, gave her 9-year-old son,


American Axle workers getting contract details

The strike has affected GM plants in Ohio. DETROIT (AP) — American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings


Independents split on presidential choice

Opinion: CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Polls indicate Barack Obama has a good chance to become the next president,


World News Digest: Two terrible natural disasters have affected two neighboring countries

BRITAIN The Times, London, May 14: Two terrible natural disasters have affected two neighboring


Simpson-Wentz wedding was ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Simpson-Wentz wedding was ‘Alice in Wonderland’ LOS ANGELES — Don’t be surprised to find Ashlee


Friends don’t let friends drive when they are addicted to oil

Editorial: Friends don’t let friends drive when they are addicted to oil Who says Saudi Arabia isn’t a firm


Hype helps Federline’s case

LOS ANGELES — Kevin Federline’s attorney can’t complain about the intense interest in his client’s


Febreze nears $1 billion milestone

Researchers watch homeowners to find new uses for a product. CINCINNATI (AP) — It took some new


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 9 a.m., 1455 Salt Springs Road. Girard Board


Austintown residents under siege on two fronts

Opinion: Austintown residents under siege on two fronts EDITOR: As a resident of Austintown. I find


Chesney wins 4th straight entertainer-of-year award

Sugarland won for single record and song of the year. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kenny Chesney is country


Ohio has become the leading state between the coasts and one of the top five in the nation for

Ohio has become the leading state between the coasts and one of the top five in the nation for


This hint is the key to remembering your cell phone or camera

Dear Heloise: How many times have you hooked up your cell phone to its charger, only to go out the


Berkshire partnership is success secret

Warren Buffett’s No. 2 man downplays his role despite a 50-year relationship. PASADENA, Calif.


NBA Playoffs: Cavs vs. Celtics

May 6: Boston 76, Cleveland 72 May 8: Boston 89, Cleveland 73 May 10: Cleveland 108, Boston 84


3 days of mourning

3 days of mourning BEICHUAN, China — China will spend three days marking the moment when tens of


Galaxy rout FC Dallas; Beckham is carded

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Edson Buddle had three goals, and the Los Angeles Galaxy scored four times in a


Imada gets first Tour win

He beat Kenny Perry in a sudden-death playoff. DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Ryuji Imada stood atop the ridge


Slow ’08 economic growth forecast

Analysts expect companies to remain cautious in hiring and spending. WASHINGTON (AP) — First the


Foyt IV qualifies, then wrecks

After bumping into the field he was practicing when his car caught fire and burned. INDIANAPOLIS


Vindy spelling bee champion preps for national competition

The Vindicator’s champion spends about three hours a day studying. YOUNGSTOWN — Hannah Gerdes


U.S. apologizes for shooting of Quran

The soldier responsible was also removed from Iraq. BAGHDAD (AP) — An American sniper was removed


Mercury in energy-saving CFL bulbs raises questions of safe disposal

Few government agencies or utilities offer to collect the bulbs for recycling. MECHANICSBURG, Pa.


Family affair for YSU baseball

When Youngstown State takes to the field Wednesday afternoon to play its opening round game in


Lighting changes will save energy

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Clean-tech venture capitalists have taken a shine to Silicon Valley makers of


Hornets calm, ready for Game 7 and Spurs

No Hornets team has ever reached the conference finals in their 20-year history. NEW ORLEANS (AP)


Horse show postponed

Horse show postponed CANFIELD — A matinee horse show that was to have taken place Sunday at the


Lineup: Indianapolis 500

Lineup for the Indianapolis 500 May 25th at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with car numbers in


Today is Monday, May 19, the 140th day of 2008. There are 226 days left in the year. On this date in

Today is Monday, May 19, the 140th day of 2008. There are 226 days left in the year. On this date in


Stars, Red Wings set for Game 6

Detroit leads 3-2, but Dallas has won the last two games in the series. DALLAS (AP) — The Detroit


In the interest of justice, justices should sell the stock

In the interest of justice, justices should sell the stock Washington Post: The Supreme Court


MLB Roundup: Sunday’s other games

INTERLEAGUE Astros 5, Rangers 4 ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Backe pitched into the seventh inning


Nation news digest: Separate CEO and chairman roles

NATION CFOs: Separate CEO and chairman roles NEW YORK — The majority of chief financial officers


At a Glance: Belmont Stakes

What: 140th Belmont Stakes When: Saturday, June 7 Where: Belmont Park, Elmont, N.Y. Post Time:


WNBA Roundup: Sunday’s games

Sun 77, Liberty 63 NEW YORK — Tamika Whitmore scored 14 of her 17 points in the first half, Asjha


Tennis District Pairings Division II

TENNIS DISTRICT PAIRINGS DIVISION II (Local participants) Singles Wednesday, 9 a.m. Weis


Inside

Inside Final Horizon League baseball standings and the schedule for this week’s tournament at


“As California goes, so goes the ... nation. It’s inevitable. ”

“As California goes, so goes the ... nation. It’s inevitable. ” Mayor Gavin Newsom Of San


Golf Roundup: Sunday’s other events

Sybase Classic CLIFTON, N.J. — A day after leaving the retiring Annika Sorenstam in her wake,


“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): They’re pumping up the intensity for the season finale of

“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): They’re pumping up the intensity for the season finale of “Bones” as the


Riding With… Dave Blaney

Saturday: The Hartford native qualified in the sixth position for the NASCAR Sprint Showdown at


At a Glance: Horizon League baseball

FINAL STANDINGS LeagueOverall UIC17-631-19 Wright St.16-629-21 YSU13-1223-31 Cleveland.


How to Vote: Steps to take

The youth group and Sunday school participants at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church, 3919 Southern


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