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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.
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
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