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Orderly transition
Bishop announces 2-year consolidation plan By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
More arrests coming in urination, carcass case
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP) — State police in western Pennsylvania say more arrests are expected in the kidnapping and assault case involving a man allegedly taken to the woods, beaten and urinated upon before having a rotting deer carcass dumped upon him.ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP) — State police in western Pennsylvania say more arrests are expected in the kidnapping and assault case involving a man police say was taken to the woods, beaten and urinated upon before having a rotting deer carcass dumped upon him.
Halladay throws perfect game, beats Marlins 1-0
MIAMI (AP) — Philadelphia ace Roy Halladay has thrown the 20th perfect game in major league history,
Milton Twp. seeking crime watch members
The township police district is inviting residents to join the township crime watch program. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at town hall.
Vets, family get in free this weekend at Cedar Point, Soak City
Active, honorably discharged and retired members of the military with a valid ID will be admitted free today and Monday to Cedar Point and its adjacent Soak City water park in honor of the Memorial Day holiday.
Appliance recycling at Canfield Fairgrounds
An appliance recycling drive sponsored by the Mahoning County recycling division for county residents will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Canfield Fairgrounds.
Cleveland pitcher Huff hit in head by A-Rod liner
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland pitcher David Huff was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of Alex
Strawberry fest will feature 3 meals, flea market, entertainment
Leetonia will have its second annual Strawberry Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12.
Dennis Hopper dead at 74
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dennis Hopper, the high-flying Hollywood wild man whose memorable and erratic career included an early turn in “Rebel Without a Cause,” an improbable smash with “Easy Rider” and a classic character role in “Blue Velvet,” has died. He was 74.
Free summer camp for kids
Salvation Army will send 25 kids, ages 6-12, to camp this summer through the Newton Falls Service Unit.
Vesely-Muckle wedding set for mid-August
Girard Announcement of the engagement of Katie Vesely of Girard and Brian Muckle of Arlington,
Madison-Wright nuptials are set for late July
Youngstown Announcing their engagement and plans for their coming wedding are Tawanna D’Yale
Ciara Thomas to be bride of Mr. Washington
Youngstown Mr. and Mrs. Duane Thomas of Youngstown are announcing plans for the forthcoming
Contest winners to be married at Civil War-style ceremony
poland The Civil War Camp at the Poland Village Green flower garden will be the setting at 4 p.m.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife’s illness has taken a big toll
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 56-year-old male and have been married to
HELOISE: Is wet cat food better than dry?
Dear Readers: Which is better to feed your cat: wet cat food or dry? We looked to our friends at the
Angels of Easter Seals conducts installation
Angels of Easter Seals conducts installation CANFIELD At a recent meeting of Angels of Easter
Programming draws visitors
By Todd Mounce TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks leaders are optimistic that
Wardrobe clothing line makes debut
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Derrick McDowell of Youngstown believes it’s time a
Johnson: Tuition vouchers hurting district
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The treasurer of the Youngstown city schools said the
Deputies’ union head: We need another tax
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The president of the union representing
Clippers win in a rout for D-4 title
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com LORAIN What the Columbiana High baseball team has accomplished
DeCenzo voices concern about Dem Party election
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s getting messy in the days leading to
Cousins earn regional royalty
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com NAVARRE Springfield senior Andria Lyons was running a little
Three play for berths at state
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AKRON The Federal League will be sending a softball team to
Rail bids for V&M open way off track
Lowest tops $13.6M estimate by $4.5M By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City
Take 2: Warner Bros. marker restored
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Warner Brothers historical marker downtown, severely damaged in a
Bound for state
— TRACK AND FIELD SEmD By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Austintown District championship:
Recycle bins moved to SNPJ Rec Center
Special to The Vindicator NEW CASTLE, Pa. Residents in the southwest part of Lawrence County
Hubbard Class of 2010 puts a cap on graduations from old high school
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Christina M. DeSantis has made the Youngstown State
Getting reeled in by the tug
If you are an angler, you’ve got to love the tug. Whether you fish for bass or bluegills,
Making the right seafood choices
My wife and I dine out more often during the summer, especially when we’re on vacation. And for some
A Columbiana County grand jury recently indicted the following people:
A Columbiana County grand jury recently indicted the following people: Stephany L. Rupprecht, 39,
Penguins fall to UIC, 4-1
STAFF report sports@vindy.com Gary, Ind. Youngstown State’s baseball season came to an end on
Niles man pleads innocent in April 3 slaying
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A man with addresses in Niles and Columbus has pleaded
Surplus food
Surplus food St. John Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will provide a free dinner
About 60 people have applied for the Mill Creek MetroParks’ executive-director spot. Several
About 60 people have applied for the Mill Creek MetroParks’ executive-director spot. Several
Oil-spill cam is Internet hit
Associated Press COVINGTON, La. The hypnotic video of mud, gas and oil billowing from the sea
Pittsburgh to host Winter Classic
Associated Press CHICAGO Sid the Kid will take his skates outside for a day in Pittsburgh next
Big Ten looking at AAU-type schools
Associated Press Few sports fans even know what it is, yet it could hold the key to Big Ten
Ohio animal-cruelty bill passage follows death of alpaca
Associated Press COLUMBUS A bill toughening penalties for animal cruelty cleared the Ohio House
Getting Kane key for Chicago
Associated Press CHICAGO Three years ago, a pingpong ball took a fortuitous bounce for the
Traffic tie-ups likely
Traffic tie-ups likely canfield Travelers through Canfield and Boardman may experience traffic
Roth, Glaciers win in ‘AA’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Roth Brothrs beat Ohio Glaciers, 3-0, and Ohio Glaciers beat Yanek
Sharapova, Henin set for showdown
French Open Associated Press PARIS So much has transpired in the nearly 21/2 years since
Youngstown to get more funding for revitalization
Staff report youngstown In another step to facilitate V&M Star’s expansion, the city has been
Mickelson misses the cut at Colonial
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Bryce Molder shot a career-best 8-under 62 on Friday to get
Brocker wins one at state tennis tourney
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com COLUMBUS Poland’s Ben Brocker went 1-1 and Michael Fredericka of
Airline fares rise in time for summer
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Just as family summer travel is taking off, so are ticket prices.
Nurses union OKs Ardent offer
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The union representing the 400 to 500 registered nurses at Forum Health
Vitali Klitschko has edge in tonight’s fight
Associated Press GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany Heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will have a
Retreat from high joblessness remains tough job in the Valley
Editorial: Encouraging economic news on a battery of fronts in recent days gives the appearance that Ohio and
Reutimann defends win in Coca-Cola 600
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. David Reutimann nervously paced pit road last season, praying
Income-tax break on agenda
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Mayor Jerry Wolford said Thursday that city
US to face Turkey today
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA There’s a bit of chaos when a national team comes together. “We
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob R. Stanley, 27, of 251 Madison Ave.,
Best US presidents: FDR, Truman
Opinion: My two most admired U.S. presidents during my octogenarian lifetime were Franklin D. Roosevelt and
A description and contacts for some agencies in Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties that can
A description and contacts for some agencies in Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties that can
More threats from North Korea
More threats from North Korea SEOUL, South Korea North Korea’s most powerful state organ said
By D.A. WILKINSON
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Mayor Jerry Wolford said Thursday that city
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.45 .06 Avalon
State targets landfill
Staff report WARREN The Ohio attorney general’s office has filed a complaint against Total Waste
The goal: Use less gasoline
Opinion: The goal: Use less gasoline Denver Post: As the ruptured deep-water oil well in the Gulf of Mexico
Stocks finish worst month in a year
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks closed out their worst month in more than a year by sliding
US deaths reach 1,000 in Afghanistan war
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan More U.S. military deaths in the past 10 months of the
Miami’s Merling back on field after arrest
Associated Press MIAMI Defensive end Phillip Merling of the Miami Dolphins was in practice on
‘Diff’rent Strokes’ star Coleman dies at 42
Associated Press PROVO, Utah Gary Coleman, the adorable, pint-sized child star of the smash
Landscaping gift
Landscaping gift HUBBARD St. Patrick Church received a gift from Horizon Landscaping last fall
Afghanistan pistachio trees fall
Opinion: By MOHAMMAD SHAHPUR SABER Institute for War & Peace Reporting BADGHIS, Afghanistan — Mullah
Case for sainthood becomes a matter of black and white
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — More than a year after some African-Americans scrutinized the blackness
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Boston — finally — finishes off Magic
Associated Press BOSTON The NBA’s most-decorated team avoided the biggest playoff collapse in
Military chaplains play integral role
Imagine that it’s early February. The air temperature is 20 degrees but with the wind-chill factor,
East Side shooting leaves person in critical condition
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the shooting of two people in a car at the
“The consumer needs sustainable income support, so employment reports, including next
“The consumer needs sustainable income support, so employment reports, including next Friday’s, will
Success gets in way of Maxwell’s new CD
Associated Press NEW YORK The plan was for Maxwell to release the second album in his
if you go
if you go What: Maxwell When: 7 p.m. July 10 Where: Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh Tickets: $39.50
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Due to an editing error, the last paragraph was removed on the A1 story Friday on the
Jazz swings back onto TV in new HBO drama ‘Treme’
Chicago Tribune At last, an an- tidote to Ken Burns’ dismal 2001 TV documentary, “Jazz.” No, the
Square-dancing workshop set
WARREN A summer square-dancing workshop will be at the First United Methodist Church, 309 North
Bucs place RHP Morton on DL
Associated Press ATLANTA Pittsburgh right-hander Charlie Morton, who leads the majors in
Christian duty
Blacks, Latinos worship together in changing neighborhood Associated Press LOS ANGELES The
Today is Saturday, May 29, the 149th day of 2010. There are 216 days left in the year.
Today is Saturday, May 29, the 149th day of 2010. There are 216 days left in the year. Associated
Orderly transition
Bishop announces 2-year consolidation plan By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown
Ohio Senate approves new concealed-carry legislation
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate approved legislation Thursday that would
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vRiverWalk Arts Festival, noon to 9 p.m.: The scenic riverside in New
Cano, Hughes lead Yankees
Associated Press NEW YORK Phil Hughes returned to form with seven strong innings, Robinson Cano
Columbiana (County) Deanery
Columbiana (County) Deanery Present number of clergy, 8; proposed number of clergy, 4.
hubbard high school
hubbard high school Number graduating: 196 Class motto: Dream as if you will live forever. Live
MEMORIAL DAY | Local events
A listing of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All events are Monday unless
Sympathy points for governor
Opinion: COLUMBUS — Get past the politics of the ongoing drama over prison inmates working at the governor’s
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $4.75 billion Associated Press
The amount Royal Dutch Shell of Amsterdam will pay to buy East Resources Inc., a major owner of
newsmakers
newsmakers Bowersox, boyfriend split before ‘Idol’ loss LOS ANGELES If Crystal Bowersox really
Mark Szymanski and Kayla Witmer, both of Youngstown, take an afternoon run through the Mill Creek
Mark Szymanski and Kayla Witmer, both of Youngstown, take an afternoon run through the Mill Creek
Session aims to prevent suicide
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Anyone who spent time with Jeffrey Hipple saw a
Spiderman can focus on racing
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Last year, Helio Castroneves wasn’t sure if he’d be at the