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Rescue attempt of man on I-680 bridge
Safety forces from Youngstown, Boardman and the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a person attempting to jump from the Thalia Avenue ...
Minor damage reported as storms roll through the Valley
The late-morning storm caused this tree to crash on top of a vehicle at the John Hrufovsky residence on Bedford Road in Poland Township.
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Stories published May 29, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Baseball field fence stolen
A 315-foot long fence valued at $1,300 was stolen Sunday night from Field of Dreams baseball complex on McClurg Road.
Ethylene oxide leak at St. E's Boardman tonight
The Mahoning County HazMat team and Boardman firefighters were called to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman tonight for an ethylene oxide leak.
Council concerned about some charter amendments
Council concerned about some charter amendments YOUNGSTOWN Several city council members
Rescue attempt of man on I-680 bridge
Safety forces from Youngstown, Boardman and the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a person attempting to jump from the Thalia Avenue overpass across Interstate 680, around 6 p.m. today.
Fighting US’s worst teen pregnancy rate in Miss.
Fighting US’s worst teen pregnancy rate in Miss. MARKS, Miss. (AP) — Advocates and elected
Youngstown police check out weekend crimes
Youngstown police check out weekend crimes YOUNGSTOWN An attempted shooting, a beating and
Police seek Boardman woman missing for a week
Police seek Boardman woman missing for a week BOARDMAN Police are searching for a 47-year-old
AG program not coming to Mahoning County
AG program not coming to Mahoning County YOUNGSTOWN — To much fanfare because of brutal murders on
Man faces charges in heroin death of teen girl
Man faces charges in heroin death of teen girl WARREN Tyler S. Stevens, 19, of 502 Park Ave.,
Biographer son seeks Malcolm X letter at Syracuse
Biographer son seeks Malcolm X letter at Syracuse SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The son of Malcolm X’s
Youngstown adds nine new police officers
Youngstown adds nine new police officers YOUNGSTOWN The addition of nine new officers this
Austintown focuses on STEM curriculum
Austintown focuses on STEM curriculum Austintown The Austintown School District is joining the
Warren police probe motorcycle mishaps
Warren police probe motorcycle mishaps WARREN Richard A. Loychick, 43, of Adelaide Avenue
Campbell Elementary gets books from Junior League
Campbell Elementary gets books from Junior League CAMPBELL Campbell Elementary School received a
Detroit woman gives birth, days after fire attack
Detroit woman gives birth, days after fire attack DETROIT (AP) — Police say a Detroit woman whose
Woman tied up in Lordstown home invasion
Woman tied up in Lordstown home invasion LORDSTOWN Police, working with state crime scene
Minor damage reported as storms roll through the Valley
The late-morning storm caused this tree to crash on top of a vehicle at the John Hrufovsky residence on Bedford Road in Poland Township.
Housing project reopens
Housing project reopens YOUNGSTOWN In a hasty outdoor ceremony, which was moved indoors due to
CollegeAdvantage offering $100 scholarships
CollegeAdvantage offering $100 scholarships COLUMBUS CollegeAdvantage, Ohio’s 529 college
Summer enrichment program available in Warren schools
Summer enrichment program available in Warren schools WARREN A free, 6-week summer enrichment
Wean Foundation moving to new headquarters
Wean Foundation moving to new headquarters warren The Raymond John Wean Foundation will move
Doctors are split on ex-Notre Dame coach Brown
Doctors are split on ex-Notre Dame coach Brown SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A psychiatrist and a
2 murder suspects escape from SW Arkansas jails
2 murder suspects escape from SW Arkansas jails TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Authorities are searching
Man falls to death from crane in Dallas standoff
Man falls to death from crane in Dallas standoff UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas (AP) — Dallas police say a
US stock futures rise on hopes for China stimulus
US stock futures rise on hopes for China stimulus NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are rising on
US Rep. Frank apologizes for hoodie quip in Mass.
US Rep. Frank apologizes for hoodie quip in Mass. DARTMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts
Trial starts for alleged Penn State serial flasher
Trial starts for alleged Penn State serial flasher STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A trial is getting
Man drowns when car crashes into pond
Man drowns when car crashes into pond MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania State Police say a man
Miss Keenan, Mr. Wittenauer plan Sept. rite
Timothy and Patti Keenan of Hubbard, the parents of Carrie Keenan of Howland, are announcing her engagement to Matthew Whittenauer of Augusta, Ga. He is the son of Mariann Wittenauer of Hubbard and the late John Wittenauer.
Miss Kalouris, Mr. Zembillas plan Sept. vows
The parents of Mikhaila Kalouris and Antoni Zembillas are announcing the engagement and coming
REUNIONS
Mineral Ridge Alumni Association’s Banquet Committee has chosen the Rock ’n Country Cloggers and
Dog pound schedules next adoption event
Dog pound schedules next adoption event YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Dog Pound and Adoption
Yo-Mah-O announces member of the year
The Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals has announced
AFS seeks host families for exchange students
Staff report poland AFS, a worldwide, nonprofit organization, is looking for families to host
Repairs to federal building expected to be finished soon
Exterior repairs to the Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse are expected to be completed later this spring, according to the U.S. General Services Administration, which manages federally owned buildings.
With roustabout training, students try to tough it out to work in shale industry
By CAITLIN FITCH TheNewsOutlet.org STEUBENVILLE Nick Kemp is a security guard looking for a
Boardman rental policy to mirror Youngstown’s
Township officials say instituting a rental-property registration program and updating the township land-use map will improve the quality of life in neighborhoods.
Position open with Civil Service
The city’s Civil Service Commission is looking for a new administrator, and those interested in the job have until Friday to apply.
Those attending Memorial Day ceremonies in Boardman were reminded that ‘freedom is not free’
The audience was deeply touched when Sgt. James Rapone handed to children many of the 50 stars he had cut from an American flag.
Schools still face financial challenges
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Even though the city school district’s loss of
Kipnis and Lopez help Indians end skid
Jason Kipnis is leading the way for the Cleveland Indians’ injury-ravaged lineup.
RED IS RIGHT FOR BLUE
Call it superstition or tradition, but pitcher Erin Gabriel’s unusual color choice for shoes has been working well for the Bulldogs
McDonald tames Reds as Pirates win 4th straight
There were times earlier in his career when James McDonald would run into trouble and innings would slow to a crawl. Even worse, runners would disappear, and not in a good way.
Art Magee, ex-mayor of Hubbard, dies at 75
Former Hubbard Mayor Arthur U. Magee died Monday after a brief illness.
Acting classes for youths
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre is offering youth acting classes for three age groups
Obama honors fallen troops at Arlington
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. President Barack Obama paid tribute Monday to the men and women
Texas primary will be ‘big day’ for Romney
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney says he’s looking forward to
Despite downgrade, Beryl still soaks states on Memorial Day
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. Joyce Connolly and her daughters left their home in Hurricane,
Spanish PM: Banks won’t need rescue
Spanish PM: Banks won’t need rescue MADRID Conservative Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy
Young duo in theater cabaret
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre will host “An Accident Waiting to Happen: A Musical
SANDLOT ROUNDUP | Youth baseball
CLASS B Youngstown Express 10, Roth Brothers 9 — Pat Flynn drove in three runs for the winners.
Is a racial revolution looming?
Opinion: Now that census data show — for the first time in American history — the number of white babies born
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.
DUSTIN LIVESAY | THE VINDICATOR
DUSTIN LIVESAY | THE VINDICATOR Brandon Curtis, 11, of Youngstown carries an American flag down
Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator
Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator After spending 10 years at WDJQ-FM in Canton, Patrick DeLuca now
Zajac forgotten in hype about Devils
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Most of the talk about the New Jersey Devils and their run to the
Statue fetes man who inspired ‘Band of Brothers’ book, movie
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A statue in the likeness of a Pennsylvania native whose quiet
Stark warning to terrorists
Opinion: By Robin Simcox Los Angeles Times In the year since President Obama approved a successful raid
Before Belmont, Team O’Neill to attend Mets-Yanks ballgame
Associated Press New York At first, Doug O’Neill thought his prank caller pal Mark was at it
Lawmakers have trouble keeping up with Kasich
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS Elements of Gov. John Kasich’s ambitious agenda
IndyCar hits 500 jackpot with final dash
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS It’s rare in racing when everything aligns to create a
Gators earn top seed in baseball
Associated Press NEW YORK Florida heads into the NCAA tournament as college baseball’s top team.
Pasta is serious business in Italy
Associated Press ROME They twirled, they sniffed, they slurped, they chewed. The dozen
Kings’ Brown leads by quiet example
Associated Press EL SEGUNDO, Calif. If Dustin Brown stands up in the Los Angeles locker room
Azarenka survives 1st round of French Open
Associated Press PAris Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka turned it on when she had to Monday, winning
Youngstown council must let voters decide charter changes
Editorial: While Youngstown City Coun- cil members might feel the urge to fiddle with the proposed amendments
Cubs’ annual swoon arrives before June
The Cubs skulked back into town with their tails between their legs and plenty to answer for. Then
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, May 29, the 150th day of 2012. There are 216 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Let the sunshine in
Opinion: The (Baton Rouge, La.) Advocate: We’re glad the Public Affairs Research Council has updated its
oddly enough
oddly enough Wis. theft victim uploads video of suspected thief MILWAUKEE A Wisconsin man
Salvation Army plans civic dinner
Salvation Army plans civic dinner POLAND The Salvation Army of Mahoning County will have its
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Kevin Conway (“Gods and Generals”) is 70. Singer Gary Brooker of Procol Harum is
A sign of displeasure
Opinion: A sign of displeasure I Love My Library but ... $18,905 for an electronic sign at the Main Public
New approach tested for hypertension
Associated Press WASHINGTON “Maxed out on the medications” is how Bill Ezzell describes his
Sobriety checkpoint nets felony charges
Staff report boardman Four felony charges were filed as the result of a sobriety checkpoint
Young speller
Associated Press McLEAN, Va. The youngest person ever to qualify for the Scripps National
newsmakers
newsmakers Bieber wanted for questioning in scuffle CALABASAS, Calif. Justin Bieber is wanted
What is the perfect summer movie? The possibilities are endless: They could be blockbusters, movies
What is the perfect summer movie? The possibilities are endless: They could be blockbusters, movies
Russia condemns Syria over massacre
Russia condemns Syria over massacre BEIRUT A weekend massacre of more than 100 people emerged as
Electric cars are a good bet
Opinion: By Nicholas L. CAIN McClatchy-Tribune CLERMONT, Calif. Oil prices in the United States have
Sorkin, Hemingway and Snooki SUMMER TV
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Television isn’t taking the summer off
What is the perfect summer movie? The possibilities are endless: They could be blockbusters, movies
What is the perfect summer movie? The possibilities are endless: They could be blockbusters, movies
Greek stocks rebound on pro-bailout party’s poll gain
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Greek stock markets rebounded strongly Monday from a 22-year low
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James’ 32 leads Heat to series lead
Associated Press MIAMI A big early Miami lead was wasted. Once the Heat took control again, they
Huge subsidies are a waste
Opinion: By Mark J. PERRY McClatchy-Tribune FLINT, Mich. It’s tempting to call the shameful taxpayer
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