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Remembering 26 fallen officers
Deputy Joe Kamensky places a rose for fallen officers during Friday’s annual Fallen Officers Memorial service at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Youngstown. ...
Stories published May 26, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Two nabbed in Niles on drug charges
Two nabbed in Niles on drug charges niles Two men were arrested Saturday morning on drug
Poland, Champion, Mathews are state-bound
Poland, Champion, Mathews are state-bound The Poland, Champion and Mathews softball teams have
Ohio, Pa. departments fighting Vernon Township house fire
Ohio, Pa. departments fighting Vernon Township house fire vernon Multiple agencies from Ohio
Vindy champion Lee is ready for national spelling bee
Vindy champion Lee is ready for national spelling bee Canfield Vindicator Spelling Bee champion
Review board says babies must sleep safely
Review board says babies must sleep safely AUSTINTOWN After the peak of 69 child deaths in
Type rider tour stops in downtown Youngstown
Type rider tour stops in downtown Youngstown youngstown A turquoise typewriter sitting in the
136th Niles commencement is a first at Warren’s Packard Music Hall
136th Niles commencement is a first at Warren’s Packard Music Hall WARREN Perhaps Melanie Rose,
Iron Soup garage sale closed for holiday
Iron Soup garage sale closed for holiday CAMPBELL The Iron Soup Historical Preservation Co.
Valley Memorial Day events offer something for everyone
With many Memorial Day celebrations planned throughout the Mahoning Valley, organizers say there’s something for everyone, depending on how residents want to honor Americans who have died while serving their country.
Health Fair on the Square offers free screenings, advice
Health Fair on the Square is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. June 2 on Courthouse Square by Grace African Methodist Episcopal Church Nursing Guild and Trumbull County African American Achievers Association.
East Palestine firefighters memorial June 6
East Palestine Firefighters Association will have a memorial service at 6 p.m. June 6 at the Clark Street Fire Station, 67 E. Clark St.
Get information about gas line extensions in Poland
Township trustees will have an informational meeting about extending natural-gas lines to the general area of Quarry, Stymie and Lowellville roads.
World War I cartoons, unseen for 90 years, to be displayed at Butler
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In 1918, Pvt. John J. Grantonic Sr. of the
Grand Valley stings Irish in 7th inning of D-3 finals
Ursuline secondary kl;fds kl;sdfaksfd By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com MASSILLON In 15 seasons
4x100 Falcons punch ticket to state meet
Fitch’s Price wins; Howland’s squad edged By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com austintown The
Holiday activities abound in Valley
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND With many Memorial Day celebrations planned
Girl, 10, accused of committing sex crimes against 3 in Canfield
Staff report Canfield A 10-year-old girl has been accused of sex crimes against three female
Maplewood boys pull out win at regional final
Maplewood boys pull out win at regional final By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com navarre On
Judge OKs prison tax; CCA owes city $1.3M
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A judge ruled the city didn’t violate any laws
YSU, Aquadro stun Wright State to advance
Staff report CHICAGO Behind a memorable performance by pitcher Blake Aquadro, the Youngstown
Ohio lawmakers approve bill to forgive Youngstown's debt on arena
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Legislation to forgive $4.75 million in
Lakeview doubles team and JFK’s Abdul-Aal fall in state play
Staff report COLUMBUS Area tennis players fell short in Friday’s state competition. The
Pa. coroner confirms Beaver Twp. woman’s death was homicide
Staff report MEADVILLE, PA. The Crawford County coroner has confirmed the death of an Ohio woman
Homer ends Canfield dream of state
By ryan buck sports@vindy.com HUDSON In a game where emotions hung on every pitch, it was only
Harding students pack in reading for the summer
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A reinvigorated Parent-Teacher Organization at
Hubbard graduates conquer challenges
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A boisterous round of applause filled Stambaugh
Remembering 26 fallen officers
Deputy Joe Kamensky places a rose for fallen officers during Friday’s annual Fallen Officers Memorial service at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Youngstown. Officers remembered 26 members of local law enforcement who died on the job.
Phantoms’ Collins will attend UConn
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms forward Stephen Collins has committed to play
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob M. Rohrer, 28, 2465 Army Navy Drive, Unit 308,
Space station docking makes history
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. The private company SpaceX made history Friday with the
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A county grand jury this week indicted these people on these charges: Shawn N. Green, 36, East
Lawsuit filed against water park
Associated Press CINCINNATI Ohio’s attorney general has sued a southwest Ohio water park for
Wis. officials break law with postings
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Wisconsin elections officials are reminding voters that posting
Home runs power Sox over Tribe
Associated Press chicago Adam Dunn hit his 15th homer, A.J. Pierzynski and Dayan Viciedo each
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, May 26, the 147th day of 2012. There are 219 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Blaze destroys city warehouse
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown The plan to have a sale at an East Side
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineup for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Senators seek to make bison America’s ‘national mammal’
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. Western lawmakers want to elevate the Plains bison to a status
Court: Group couldn’t sue Ohio EPA
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Cincinnati appeals court has reversed a judge who said Ohio
Lawyer: Suspect in Patz case mentally ill
Lawyer: Suspect in Patz case mentally ill NEW YORK A man who claims to have abducted and
Alvarez’s speed helps extend Cubs’ skid to 10
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pedro Alvarez is in the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup every day because
Ohio Supreme Court rejects challenge to same-sex marriage initiative for 2013
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state’s highest court has dismissed a legal challenge to a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
FERVOR FOR FAITH
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown A lifelong love of learN- ing, instilled and
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xJ 9 5 uK 8 3 vA K 10 2 wK 9 3 The
Bicycling Type Rider seeks tales about you
Staff report youngstown It’s not every day when someone asks you to sit down and write about
2 female officers sue to end ban on combat roles
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Two female Army Reserve officers have sued the U.S. Department of
Kindergartner Ja’Kayla Martin displays the books she will receive from the Harding Elementary
Kindergartner Ja’Kayla Martin displays the books she will receive from the Harding Elementary School
DISTRICT 4 7 earn History Day honors
Staff report Columbus Seven students from District 4, consisting of Ashtabula, Geauga,
NEOMED honor society inducts 6 from area
Staff report rootstown The Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society at Northeast Ohio Medical
Dufner’s bogey-free 64 nets Colonial lead
Associated Press FORT WORTH, TEXAS Jason Dufner lists Ben Hogan as his hero. At Hogan’s
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Qualifying: The Hartford native will start in 36th position for Sunday
Wall Street stocks fall as Spanish bank teeters
Associated Press NEW YORK Another flare-up in Europe’s debt crisis knocked U.S. markets lower
Ursuline College nurse educator receives first ATI Touch Award
Staff report Pepper pike, ohio Kathy Rogers of Youngstown, nurse educator for the Breen School
Team Penske gunning for doubleheader victory
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Brad Keselowski got the first of many surprises at his first
campus notes
campus notes BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Timothy K. Taft II, a 2008 Fitch High School
Game 7 showdown to settle Celtics-76ers series
Associated Press WALTHAM, Mass. Kevin Garnett won’t be posting any comments from the 76ers
U. of Pitt appoints law-school dean
Staff report Pittsburgh Youngstown native William M. Carter Jr. has been appointed the dean of
Suspects in wine-shop robbery may be tied to other crimes
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Four men charged with aggravated robbery
Healing liturgy
Healing liturgy north jackson A healing liturgy is planned Sunday at the National Shrine of Our
Ganassi reverses fortune with Carb Day win
Scott Dixon delivers in pit stop competition Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Target Chip
service background
service background Many Jewish communities began marking bat mitzvahs for girls in the late 19th
6 BWR dancers chosen for intensive programs
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Six dancers from Ballet Western Reserve have been selected to train
Devils advance to finals
Associated Press newark, n.j. A year after missing the playoffs for the first time since 1996,
Pomp, circumstance and pride fill Liberty ceremony
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com LIBERTY Liberty High School graduated 110 seniors
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
Ministry work is focus of meeting
Staff report youngstown The Diocese of Youngs-town Office of Religious Education will host an
Rev. Balasko to be honored at banquet
Staff report liberty The Rev. George Balasko will be honored as the 2012 “Guardian of the
Gas-line break forces students to evacuate
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Watson Elementary and Frank Ohl Intermediate
Wick Park supporters seek votes in contest
Wick Park supporters seek votes in contest YOUNGSTOWN The city’s parks and recreation
On area diamonds Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL CLASS B Toyota of Warren 10, Wedgewood 4 — Jake Pishotti tripled and drove in a run for
More travelers hit the road this holiday weekend
Associated Press NEW YORK More Americans will hit the road this holiday weekend than a year ago.
‘Chernobyl Diaries’ Horror flick barely avoids catastrophe
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers Other than the setting, there’s little about “Chernobyl
‘CHERNOBYL DIARIES’
‘CHERNOBYL DIARIES’ Grade: C- Rating: R for language, gore, violence. Credits: Directed by
What do you call an ex-judge?
Opinion: COLUMBUS When should you stop calling a retired judge by that honorary title? And, perhaps more
HUBBARD HIGH
HUBBARD HIGH Class of 2012 Number of graduates: 157 Class colors: Green and black Song:
Young actors feel ‘On the Road’ spirit
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press CANNES, France Kristen Stewart understands the lure of the
UN agency finds higher enrichment at Iran site
Associated Press VIENNA Inspectors have located radioactive traces at an Iranian underground
An unforgettable bunk mate
Opinion: My most prized possession aboard U.S.S. LST 582 during World War II was a life jacket called “Mae
Make redistricting apolitical
Opinion: Austin (Minn.) Daily Herald: The news that Minnesota’s two major political parties and several
Deal struck to press school reform
Associated Press CLEVELAND Gov. John Kasich and top legislative leaders endorsed a compromise
Electronic tether to campus
Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday As college students return home this month for the summer break, their
Shenango China plant fire was arson, authorities say
Staff report new castle, pa. A fire at the old Shenango China plant on Glass Street was arson,
“mom caves” (8:30 P.M., HGTV): The guys have their man caves. How about “Mom
“mom caves” (8:30 P.M., HGTV): The guys have their man caves. How about “Mom Caves”? On tonight’s
GM Lordstown seeking to fill temporary- worker pool
Staff report lordstown General Motors Co. has begun posting positions in an attempt to rebuild
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 23.02 —.06 Avalon
P&G to add latches to Tide lids for safety
Associated Press DALLAS The maker of Tide Pods will create a new double-latch lid to deter
Betras gives Kasich a reason to keep city judgeship vacant
Editorial: Democratic Party Chairman David Betras, long an advocate for eliminating the courts in Mahoning
Icahn buys Chesapeake stake
Associated Press NEW YORK Activist investor Carl Icahn has taken a sizable stake in Chesapeake
CEOs still receive big pay
Associated Press NEW YORK Profits at big U.S. companies broke records last year, and so did pay
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Cheap Trick, 8 p.m.: “Surrender, surrender ... but don’t give
Panel sets date for Dimon to testify
Panel sets date for Dimon to testify WASHINGTON JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is being asked to