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24 members of the Grantonic family have served in the U.S. military Love of Country
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN | alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN 11“I didn’t know what was going on. My
Stories published May 27, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
State fire marshal to probe explosion, fire in Trumbull County
State fire marshal to probe explosion, fire in Trumbull County Staff report VERNON The cause
Police seek help in identifying man struck, killed by train today
Police seek help in identifying man struck, killed by train today Staff report KENT The Kent
155 Struthers High grads, family members go the distance
155 Struthers High grads, family members go the distance By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com
Tropical Storm Beryl takes aim at Georgia, Florida
Tropical Storm Beryl takes aim at Georgia, Florida Associated Press Tropical Storm Beryl
Cosmo keeps on cutting after 52 years as East Side barber
Cosmo keeps on cutting after 52 years as East Side barber Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cosmo
Franchitti again wins Indy 500, this time in honor of D-dub
Franchitti again wins Indy 500, this time in honor of D-dub Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS
Meet finalists for Mahoning library director Wednesday
Meet finalists for Mahoning library director Wednesday Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Public
Ryan, Sammarone to formally open 82-unit YMHA apartments Tuesday
Ryan, Sammarone to formally open 82-unit YMHA apartments Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN A ribbon-cutting and
910th Airlift Wing to perform flyover in Lowellville on Monday
910th Airlift Wing to perform flyover in Lowellville on Monday Staff RePort LOWELLVILLE Lt.
Five Chaney students head to West Point
Five Chaney students head to West Point By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Five
Michelle Obama, daughters attend Beyonce concert
Michelle Obama, daughters attend Beyonce concert Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
Syria denies responsibility for attack killing 90
Syria denies responsibility for attack killing 90 Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria The
Five suspects in Cleveland bomb plot head back to court
Five suspects in Cleveland bomb plot head back to court Associated Press CLEVELAND Five men
Let children sit near parents on airlines without extra fees, senator urges
Let children sit near parents on airlines without extra fees, senator urges Associated Press NEW
Memorial Day events here
Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are on Monday, the holiday.
Memorial Day events here
Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are on Monday, the holiday.
Brooke Carlon to be bride of Brad Vaughn
BOARDMAN Philip and Barb Carlon of Boardman announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter,
Cabuno-Wilson wedding to be in Boardman Park
NILES Nicole Sue Cabuno and Richard Lee Wilson Jr., both of Niles, are announcing their engagement
Leonelli-Zordich wedding will be open event
BOARDMAN Dr. and Mrs. James Leonelli of Boardman are announcing the engagement and approaching
Amanda Moore, Robert McKenzie to wed June 16
HANOVERTON The engagement of Amanda Catherine Moore of Hanoverton and Robert Dean McKenzie of
Family plans trip in recognition of DiVincenzos’ 50th
NORTH LIMA Gene and Roseelia DiVincenzo of North Lima celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Family dinner marks 60th for the Merediths
POLAND A family dinner May 26 at the Youngstown Club honored Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meredith of
Mr., Mrs. Wilcox are celebrating golden event
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilcox of Youngstown are celebrating their 50th wedding
Niles couple mark golden year with family and trips
NILES Joseph and Carol Smaltz of Niles are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their wedding with
Group presents scholarship, honors Boney at luncheon
LIBERTY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs Inc., hosted its annual awards and scholarship
YMCA is preparing for Resume Play
YMCA is preparing for Resume Play YOUNGSTOWN The YMCA of Youngstown, 17 N. Champion St., will
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Closed for
GARDEN CLUBS
SATURDAY Ikebana Youngstown will exhibit arrangements, which the public can view from 11 a.m. to
SENIOR CITIZENS
Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet Friday at Lowellville city hall conference room with president
24 members of the Grantonic family have served in the U.S. military Love of Country
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN | alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN 11“I didn’t know what was going on. My
Casinos to curtail winnings in W.Va., Pa., Mich.
By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press TOLEDO The opening of casinos in Ohio this spring means the
Child deaths stay level after '06
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN After the peak of 69 child deaths in Mahoning
362 Fitch graduates embark on a new journey
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN If all goes according to plan, Autumn Krempasky
Poland fired up for rematch
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AKRON Erin Gabriel’s second consecutive one-hitter in the
156 receive diplomas at Niles commencement ceremony
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Perhaps Mela nie Rose, valedictorian of the graduating
Champ gets prepared
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Canfield Vindicator Spelling Bee champion Max Lee spends
3rd time is the charm for Mathews
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com KENT How you start a game can often indicate how you will
Station gets room to grow
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. The New Castle, Pa., Police Department
Flashes break through in 7th
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com MASSILLON When Brooke Culler walked to lead off the top
Poet cycles, types way through city
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown A turquoise typewriter sitting in the middle
Poland, Liberty have relay rivalry
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com BEDFORD About an hour after Liberty senior Marquis Williamson
if you go
if you go What: Sesame Street Live “1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends” When: 7 p.m. Friday;
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending May 19
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Stolen Prey” by John Sandford (Putnam) 2. “11th Hour” by James Patterson
HEAP to offer energy assistance for summer
Staff report Youngstown Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership will schedule
Second Harvest Food Bank plans open house for public
Staff report Youngstown Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley will host an open house
mortality data
mortality data Key findings from a report on child deaths in Mahoning County in 2010. Some numbers
DIVISION I TRACK Boardman’s Hadley, Silvestri advance
vBoardman High School sophomore Mark Hadley broke a 26-year-old school record in the 3200-meter run
Westlake, Orange boys win tennis crowns
Staff report COLUMBUS Colton Buffington, a senior from Westlake, defeated Lakota East’s Zach
Pirates beat Cubs on HBP in 9th inning
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Matt Hague was hit by a pitch from Rafael Dolis with the bases
Celtics prevail over Sixers in Game 7
Associated Press BOSTON Rajon Rondo had 18 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and the Boston
Brodeur back in Stanley Cup finals at age 40
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. With Martin Brodeur nearing his 40th birthday and entering the
Martial artists bring home medals
Staff report SOLON A team of 16 students from the Martial Arts Training Center in Poland
Dufner leads Johnson by one shot at Colonial
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Jason Dufner and Zach Johnson have set up what will basically
MILESTONES
MILESTONES doctorate English degree Patrick Alexander, formerly of Boardman, has received his
Youngstowner pens book, ‘Silent No More’
Youngstowner pens book, ‘Silent No More’ YOUNGSTOWN Christine Orenic-Ward has penned a new book,
On the tracks | More auto racing news & notes
Nationwide: Brad Keselowski got 73 laps out of his last tank of fuel and had just enough left in the
Southern Park Mall to add Tilly’s store
Southern Park Mall to add Tilly’s store boardman Simon Property Group Inc. announced Southern
Sesame Street Live returns
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Sesame Street Live’s “1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends”
CAREER PATHS & LIMELIGHTS
Automotive During Healthy Kids Day, Bob & Chuck Eddy Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealership in
Independent review of case against Houser is warranted
Editorial: Dismissal of charges against the individual who for two years was accused of being the murderer of
SURVIVING A VIDEO INTERVIEW
SURVIVING A VIDEO INTERVIEW Tips to help job seekers prepare for a videoconference interview:
Subway tops breakfast-sandwich taste tests
Egg sandwiches that are tasty and nutritious are hard to come by in most fast-food chains. Consumer
DQ ROYALTY
With 50 years and four generations at local Dairy Queen, family is ... By Burton Speakman
Bad news follows good
Editorial: Bad news follows good The past week was one of ups and downs for the Mahoning Valley. The week
record reviews
Garbage Album: “Not Your Kind of People” (Stunvolume Records) Grade: A For a band that’s been
2 face drug charges
Staff report niles Two men were arrested Saturday morning on drug charges. Dan Cicero, 44, is
Cemetery flags bear witness
Opinion: By Dr. PAUL KENGOR Special to The Vindicator Like many Americans, I never cease to be moved by
EASY-CARE VEGGIES
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) It’s time to plant warm-season vegetables
The Sesame Street gang is surfing into Youngstown for shows at Powers Auditorium next weekend.
The Sesame Street gang is surfing into Youngstown for shows at Powers Auditorium next weekend.
Area golf scores at a glance
MEN St. Christine (Mill Creek) — Low gross: Michael Popovec 35, Mark Sahli 37, John Hazy, Jerry
Bicycle tour
Bicycle tour CHAMPION The 2012 World Of Wildlife Bicycle Tour, including 20-, 40- and 68-mile
Penske drivers are favorites at Indy 500
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Marco Andretti knows how much heartache his family has suffered
Elvis’ daughter returns with rootsy album
By RYAN PEARSON Associated Press WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. After moving across an ocean to rural
Volunteer option lets workers donate time
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS Dianna Hamilton has five children and works as a data
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, May 27, the 148th day of 2012. There are 218 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘Stuck’ isn’t the word for it
Opinion: ‘Stuck’ isn’t the word for it While driving home from work I saw a bumper sicker on a car that
When feelings rule, facts become irrelevant
McClatchy Newspapers How they raise their kids is a touchy subject for lots of parents. When I
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. Which Major League Baseball player holds the record for the longest home run
Tabletop radio offers better sound for less money
Q. In the past, you have written about a tabletop radio that sounds as good or better than the $500
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I would like to know if you know anything about a movie
Indians, Lowe get blasted by White Sox
Associated Press CHICAGO Derek Lowe wasn’t looking for reasons. All he wanted to do was shake
Djokovic is favorite at the French Open
Associated Press PARIS As daylight disappeared and wind whipped loose dirt around the court,
Niles McKinley HIgh School
Niles McKinley HIgh School Number of graduates: 156 Class Colors: Blue and silver Class
Bob Evans serves up patriotism
Opinion: At the Bob Evans restaurant in Boardman, customers can get a little extra flavor with their meal.
Earnhardt hopes to atone for fuel fiasco last year
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. At first Dale Earnhardt Jr. was relieved he didn’t fall further
birthdays
birthdays Actor Christopher Lee is 90. Actor Louis Gossett Jr. is 76. Actor Bruce Weitz is 69.
Rainy Memorial Day forecast for SE coast
Rainy Memorial Day forecast for SE coast SAVANNAH, Ga. A cluster of thunderstorms that stalled
YSU baseball defeated by UIC
Staff report Chicago UIC got a career performance from starting pitcher Tim Suminski to beat
Still time to sign up for $100
The Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament will host more than 200 of the Valley’s top adult
Area golf calendar
MAY TODAY — Austintown Little Falcons 4-person scramble at Pine Lakes. Shotgun start, 8 a.m. Call
Vindicator file photo | May 27, 1962
Vindicator file photo | May 27, 1962 Ten men were ordained during services 50 years ago at St.
Take aim at root causes of crime
Opinion: Just days after law enforcement officials in Mahoning County had warned of possible gang violence at
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Packard Band concert, 3 p.m.: The band marks the 100th
JOB INTERVIEWS Bosses using videos to hire
The Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. Tad Walgreen dressed in a suit and boasted to his Cisco
Marilyn Barnhart’s dream come true ... Cooking up a big surprise
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN It might be easy for many people to assume that anyone
‘Homecoming’ perfects pauses
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGStown Mary Ruth Lynn, managing director of the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman school board, special meeting, 9:15 a.m., superintendent’s office, Center
Annika’s lesson: dream bigger
Hello again Valley Golfers. On Thursday my wife Beth and I were invited to attend the Athena
Olympians in action
Detroit Free Press CHULA VISTA, Calif. Kara Patterson holds a long, heavy javelin above her
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