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We’re not in Canfield anymore
Attendees of the Canfield Village Middle School spring production of OZ: I Have a Feeling We're Not In Canfield Anymore really had a feeling they ...
McKinley hosts feast of food and family
Students in British Tudor gowns, Roman togas, lederhosen and Lebanese dresses could be found roaming the halls of McKinley Elementary on May 11.
Children learn money matters at library
The Austintown library offered entertainment and education for a group of guests during its Bored? Games!: Money Matters event on April 28.
Boardman graduate becomes a dolphins fan
Boardman native Kiersten Rader recently spent five months playing, training and studying Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins at the Dolphin Quest training facility in Waikoloa, Hawaii.
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2 Youngstoiwn women convicted in police officer's beating
2 Youngstown women convicted in police officer's beating
Man’s defibrillator stops knife during attack
Man’s defibrillator stops knife during attack SAN DIEGO (AP) — A man’s implanted heart
Ohio State reports 46 minor NCAA violations across 21 sports
Ohio State reports 46 minor violations across 21 sports
Heads wins coin toss for Texas City Council seat
Heads wins coin toss for Texas City Council seat WOLFFORTH, Texas (AP) — City Council candidate
Feds say pilot tried to bring gun on plane in NY
Feds say pilot tried to bring gun on plane in NY BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — An airline pilot is accused
Prison for ex-priest in plot to kill abuse accuser
Prison for ex-priest in plot to kill abuse accuser DALLAS (AP) — A Texas jury has sentenced a
Market Street in Boardman will have lane restrictions
Market Street in Boardman will have lane restrictions BOARDMAN Beginning Monday, state Route 7
Mahoning GOP plans open house
Mahoning GOP plans open house BOARDMAN The Mahoning County Republican Party is holding an open
Stabbed Ohio woman hits child with car, both dead
Stabbed Ohio woman hits child with car, both dead CLEVELAND (AP) — A woman was stabbed during an
United Arab Emirates gives $5M to Joplin hospitals
United Arab Emirates gives $5M to Joplin hospitals JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — The rebuilding of the Joplin
CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C
CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. health officials want all baby
Texas high court orders state to pay ex-inmate $2M
Texas high court orders state to pay ex-inmate $2M AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court
Panel says Pa. Supreme Court justice promoted staff campaign work
Panel says Pa. Supreme Court justice promoted staff campaign work PITTSBURGH (AP) — A grand jury
Crews at CO wildfire to face warm, stormy weather
Crews at CO wildfire to face warm, stormy weather LIVERMORE, Colo. (AP) — More than 500
Jurors in Edwards trial ask to look at exhibits
Jurors in Edwards trial ask to look at exhibits GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Jurors deliberating in the
State wants info on Girard-based solicitations
State wants info on Girard-based solicitations COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine wants
Sinclair, ex-Traficant aide, resigns from law practice
Sinclair, ex-Traficant aide, resigns from law practice COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has
Ohio gov: Welfare drug testing could be beneficial
Ohio gov: Welfare drug testing could be beneficial COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich says creating
Ohio’s unemployment rate has dropped again
Ohio’s unemployment rate has dropped again COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate has dropped for the
Boardman police watching for violence at mall carnival
Boardman police watching for violence at mall carnival BOARDMAN The township’s police chief said
McDonald hires Youngstown schools official as interim treasurer
McDonald hires Youngstown schools official as interim treasurer McDONALD The McDonald Board of
Youngstown club announces “Mother of the Year 2012”
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Mothers of Twins Club recently honored Michele Porter as the 2012 Mother
Community garden needs participants
Community garden needs participants SHARON, PA. Penn State Shenango is starting a community
Medical Alliance names"Gem of the Year"
BOARDMAN The Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance recently named Paula Jakubek of Canfield as
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. June 4 at Holy Trinity
Canfield doubles up rival Poland in Div. II
By Jim flick sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS From the outset, the baseball teams from Canfield and
Returning champions
Back in Northeast Ohio, Jim Tressel is content with his new role
Behind Shivers’ rallying record, Quakers pleased with opening day at D2 district
The Salem track and field teams wear shirts that say “#JustThatFast.” Taking the hashtag sensation from twitter and putting it on a shirt was the idea of new coach Matt Moffett.
Young shooting victim vowed to change his life, family says
Family members say homicide victim Pako Lacey was on track to making changes to his life and looking forward to achieving some short-term goals.
Thrilling in extra innings
East Palestine edges Girard in Division III district softball championship game
HIV-positive man sentenced to three years for assault
A Youngstown man has drawn a three-year prison term for having unprotected sex with a woman while knowingly infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Council recommends changes for SCOPE funding, centers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Seniors Advisory Council has recommended to Trumbull
Browns’ John Greco back home for youth camp
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com Boardman In response to the million-dollar question, Cleveland
District treasurer is placed on leave
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city schools treasurer has been placed on
Youngstown postal center to close by Feb. 2013
The Youngstown mail processing and distribution center will close by February 2013.
At Preakness, Graham Motion is hunter
A year ago, Graham Motion was one of the most popular figures at Pimlico Race Course.
Flag football squads battle for playoff positioning
With still so much still to be decided in the last week of the regular season, teams are preparing
Boardman art students send smiles to India
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In coloring book pages recently sent to Bhubaneswar, Orissa,
Hey Kid! entertains at Austintown Bounce
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dozens of children sang, danced and bounced the day away as
Watson third-graders become published authors
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dana Elias and her Watson third-graders celebrated a milestone on
Valley Girl Scouts camp out at Canfield Fairgrounds
The year-long celebration of the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary continued April 27-29 as more than
Girls track team finishes fifth in Fed
Three members of the Boardman girls track team earned Federal League honors based on their
Boardman sport briefs
Gridiron sponsors hosts spaghetti fundraiser The Boardman Gridiron Club will host a spaghetti
Boardman briefs
Block party set Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, Boardman, is hosting a block part
Poland resident shares his heart surgery story at event
More than 200 people turned out April 19 for St. Elizabeth Heart and Vascular Center’s sixth annual
Canfield briefs
Diamondback hosts golfing courses Diamonback will host courses for kids in grades fifth through
Austintown briefs
Kielbasa named to Dean’s List Alina Kielbasa has been named to the Dean’s List at Marietta
Ursuline kindergartners show off art projects
The kindergarten students at Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten in Canfield recently invited family
Flag football squads battle for playoff positioning
With still so much still to be decided in the last week of the regular season, teams are preparing
Austintown Police Blotter
April 14 Criminal damaging: The side of a house was spray painted in the 3000 block of Lynhaven
MCCTC inducts Canfield students into honor society
The National Technical Honor Society at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center recently
Career center inducts Fitch students into honor society
The National Technical Honor Society at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center recently
Greenwood Chevy earns award from GM
General Motors has named Greenwood Chevolet as one of its Dealers of the Year for 2011. Greg
Valley Girl Scouts camp out at fairgrounds
The year-long celebration of the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary continued April 27-29 as more than
Poland briefs
Sulmona Valley Auxiliary sets dinner The Sulmona Valley Auxiliary is hosting its Mother’s Day
CHC’s Marenkovic wins county math competition
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Go ahead, ask C.H. Campbell Elementary School fourth-grade
We’re not in Canfield anymore
Attendees of the Canfield Village Middle School spring production of OZ: I Have a Feeling We're Not In Canfield Anymore really had a feeling they were not in Canfield anymore.
Flag football squads battle for playoff positioning
With still so much still to be decided in the last week of the regular season, teams are preparing
Canfield briefs
Ohio Glaciers win tournament The Ohio Glaciers 14U baseball team captured the championship of the
Lynn Kirk students prepare for summer reading
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Lynn Kirk Elementary students got a taste of Summer Reading May 10
Valley Girl Scouts camp out at Canfield Fairgrounds
The year-long celebration of the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary continued April 27-29 as more than
Hilltop fourth-graders stage tribute to Ohio
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In one of their final acts as students at Hilltop
McKinley hosts feast of food and family
Students in British Tudor gowns, Roman togas, lederhosen and Lebanese dresses could be found roaming the halls of McKinley Elementary on May 11.
Union preschoolers share love for mom at annual tea
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Union preschool students celebrated the women in their lives
Valley Girl Scouts camp out at Canfield Fairgrounds
The year-long celebration of the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary continued April 27-29 as more than
Reading week is big hit at Dobbins Elementary
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary celebrated Right to Read Week May 7-11 by
Flag football squads battle for playoff positioning
With still so much still to be decided in the last week of the regular season, teams are preparing
Children learn money matters at library
The Austintown library offered entertainment and education for a group of guests during its Bored? Games!: Money Matters event on April 28.
Hitchcock Woods students honor mothers
Hitchcock Woods Learning Center recently celebrated its 29th annual Mother’s Tea celebration as
Celebrate Poland moves fireworks to Saturday
Celebrate Poland has been a staple in the community for the past several years and features family
Austintown sport briefs
Youth football, cheerleading sign-ups Austintown Little Falcons football and cheerleading sign-ups
Boardman Police Blotter
April 13 Stalking: A South Shore Drive woman told police her former boyfriend left unwanted notes
Poland briefs
Poland to host fall sports meetings The Poland High School athletic department will host a Fall
Stadium Drive ‘flat students’ are globetrotters
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Over the past six weeks, the kindergartners in Barb Gonda’s
Boardman graduate becomes a dolphins fan
Boardman native Kiersten Rader recently spent five months playing, training and studying Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins at the Dolphin Quest training facility in Waikoloa, Hawaii.
North students give bus drivers afternoon off
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com North Elementary students strapped on their walking shoes May 9,
Second Wind Dream project puts Dorothy Bode back in the classroom
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When officials at Poland Shepherd of the Valley wanted to grant a
Former school official faces charges
Staff and wire reports COLUMBUS The former treasurer of a now-closed Youngstown charter school
Allegiant marks 6 years at airport
Staff report VIENNA It’s been six years since Allegiant Air left the Youngstown-Warren Airport
Those interested in replacing judge must apply by May 31
Those wanting to be appointed to the Youngstown Municipal Court judicial seat being vacated by Robert A. Douglas Jr. have until May 31 to send an application to the Mahoning County Republican Party.
Twins earn Eagle Scout awards
The recent influx of Eagle Scout projects focused at St. Michael Church in Canfield is a great benefit for the entire parish, says the Rev. Terrence Hazel.
Weathersfield schools see no changes in forecast
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Board of Education learned from
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday United school board, special session, 11 a.m., elementary school library.
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Bill Macy (“Maude”) is 90. Actor Robert Morse is 81. Actor Dwayne Hickman (“The
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 18, the 139th day of 2012. There are 227 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
U.S. billionaire chooses to build new life in Singapore
Editorial: For a few short years, Eduardo Saverin was an American success story. The young man came here with
“Supernatural” (9 p.m., The CW): The emotional roller coaster that is
“Supernatural” (9 p.m., The CW): The emotional roller coaster that is “Supernatural” has the
There is a support network to help Youngstown City School District
Opinion: There is a support network to help Youngstown City School District The Raymond John Wean
MLB boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 6, Mariners 5 11 innings SeattleCleveland abrhbiabrhbi Ackley 2b-
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, fresh produce and various
Authority has new director
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Carmelita Douglas is the Youngstown
W.Va.’s Marcellus boom
Opinion: W.Va.’s Marcellus boom Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette: A new horizontal well in Tyler County produced
Lakeview boys, Girard girls in early lead
Staff report CORTLAND The Lakeview High boys track and field team and Girard girls squad lead
Romney denounces Obama-Wright ads
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Mitt Romney swiftly and firmly distanced himself Thursday
ODNR issues second drilling permit in Trumbull County
Staff report youngstown The second horizontal-drilling permit has been issued in Trumbull County
Associated Press
Associated Press NEW YORK In one of the largest initial public offerings of stock in history,
City man indicted on robbery charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has handed
Boardman event set for Saturday
Boardman event set for Saturday BOARDMAN Boardman Township’s annual Community Day is set for 11
Pine Lakes host to 1st Greatest qualifier
Hubbard course features sharp, undulating greens By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com HUBBARD Chris
Casino developer warns of market saturation
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Casinos are not like Starbucks stores: You really can’t
Judges delay Mladic trial due to errors
Judges delay Mladic trial due to errors THE HAGUE, Netherlands An apparent clerical error
Mortgage rate falls to record 3.79%
Mortgage rate falls to record 3.79% WASHINGTON Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed
Biden snubs are getting old
Opinion: For the past several months, editors and reporters with The Vindicator have asked the campaign of
The Seniors Advisory Council has recommended agencies receive the following allocations of Trumbull
The Seniors Advisory Council has recommended agencies receive the following allocations of Trumbull
Documents shed new light on Trayvon killing
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Trayvon Martin had marijuana in his system. He was shot through
Trumbull CSB reaches agreement with ex-director
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The separation agreement finalized this week with Nick
Residents urge commissioners to vacate roads
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN The majority of Springfield Township
Driver charged with vehicular homicide in death of bicyclist last fall
Staff report NORTH JACKSON The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Nathan Skaggs, 18, was charged
Lopez went from reading book to starring in film
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Motherhood didn’t start so great for
oddly enough
oddly enough Michigan boy finds piece of finger in Arby’s sandwich JACKSON, Mich. A Michigan
E. Palestine man dies from injuries in mower-car accident
Staff report BEAVER, Pa. An East Palestine man died Thursday from injuries sustained after a
Trial date in bridge bomb plot changed
Associated Press AKRON The trial for five men charged with plotting to bomb a bridge was pushed
Don’t count the tea party out
Opinion: On the eve of his victory over Senate icon Richard Lugar, Indiana conservative Richard Mourdock
JPMorgan Chase’s loss not a ‘mistake’
Opinion: By Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times Without even waiting a decent interval for mourning,
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Today: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over par 72 in the
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD May 11
Durkin, Cunningham pitch Mooney past WB
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS It wasn’t designed that way, but a failed suicide
Town-hall meeting discusses opiates
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com CHAMPION Three statistics provide clues into the nature of
ITCL rivals will match up for 3rd meeting
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Lisbon Ever since the Jackson-Milton softball players lost
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Mill Creek Park Rib Burn Off, noon to 10 p.m.: Children’s
‘Battleship’: blockbuster or bomb?
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers There will be bigger movies this summer, and better ones
To live up to all the hype, more have to like Facebook
Associated Press NEW YORK Don’t try to friend MaLi Arwood on Facebook. You won’t find her there.
Biden blasts Romney anew at 2nd stop in Ohio
Associated Press MARTINS FERRY, Ohio Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday continued a campaign
newsmakers
newsmakers hDisco Queen Donna Summer dies at 63 NEW YORK Like the King of Pop or the Queen of
Kennsington Golf Club expands restaurant
Kennsington Golf Club has always offered Valley golfers a scenic setting and a challenging round.
Expect laughs in ‘What to Expect’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” is a “Valentine’s
MedalSFlbof Honor
Associated Press WASHINGTON Leslie Sabo’s Vietnam War ended in the flash of his own grenade,
Will US condemn Argentina?
Opinion: A U.S. congressional proposal aimed at expelling Argentina’s populist-leftist government from the
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