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Youngstown Association of Black Professional Firefighters celebrate 20th anniversary
Youngstown Association of Black Professional Firefighters celebrate 20th anniversary AUSTINTOWN
Teamsters Local No. 377 and St. Elizabeth Health Center have a new three-year contract
Teamsters Local No. 377 and St. Elizabeth Health Center have a new three-year contract Staff
Liberty seniors mature from inappropriate to leaders
Senior leaders provide classmates with message of hope and perseverance Liberty seniors mature
Warren JFK's Abdul-Aal reaches state tennis semifinals
The senior won each of his first two matches and can finish no worse than fourth in the state in Division II singles.
Ursuline baseball team headed for state
The Irish beat Orrville, 4-1, to advance to the Division III state tournament.
Geese killed in Boardman
Geese killed in Boardman Geese killed in Boardman BOARDMAN A mother goose and two of
Erie Terminal receives Heritage Ohio award
Erie Terminal receives Heritage Ohio award YOUNGStown Erie Terminal Place, 112 W.
Top sheriff’s official and sergeant probed in Sciortino traffic stop
Top sheriff’s official and sergeant probed in Sciortino traffic stop Top sheriff’s official and
Warren man faces another weapons charge
Warren man faces another weapons charge Warren man faces another weapons charge WARREN A 24
McDonald's CEO: I lost weight by being more active
McDonald's CEO: I lost weight by being more active
OSU trustees lay out rules for president E. Gordon Gee
OSU trustees lay out rules for president E. Gordon Gee
Kokrak's Ohio debut does not end so well
As a member of the first tee time of the day, Kokrak came out of the gate looking like a player determined to fire a low round and make the cut. He said as much on Thursday, and seemed ready.
Industry groups: Ohio's Marcellus, Utica shale deposit are prolific wet gas fields
Industry groups: Utiica, Marcellus shale plays are prolific wet gas fields
Brookfield is a good place to do business, trustee says
Brookfield is a good place to do business, trustee says
Saturday road closings
These roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed from about 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday for the Run Against Amyloidosis 5K at Wick Recreation Area:
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet June 11 at A La
Car wash to help pay for victim's burial
Car wash to help pay for victim’s burial AUSTINTOWN A benefit car wash will take place from 11
Farmer's market on Courthouse Square today
St. Joseph Health Center, in collaboration with Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, will have a farmers market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today on Courthouse Square in downtown Warren.
Bicyclist hit by car in Neshannock
Township police say a bicyclist was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital after being in an accident with a car early Thursday morning.
Hertz rental car stolen in Boardman
A car was reported stolen from Hertz Rent A Car on Market Street Wednesday afternoon.
Driver strikes Lowellville school bus
A Lowellville school bus full of students traveling east on Western Reserve Road in Beaver Township was struck by a Chevrolet Cavalier just before 3 p.m. Thursday.
McCoy's double ignites LaBrae rout
Given a second chance, LaBrae High junior shortstop Somer McCoy made the most of it.
YSU will lead manufacturing resurgence with grant from Siemens
The $440 million in-kind grant is for software and training
Boardman man indicted in serious injury of infant son
The injuries are common to shaken baby syndrome, police said
Karzmer: Kokrak’s 76 was deceiving
It was a day of could-have-beens at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Thursday.
Food-service talks for YSU turn sour
A 12-member committee was established to review vendor proposals
Experienced Medina ousts Fitch
A stellar first inning and a sound pitching performance from starter Megan Paradise ended the Falcons’ tournament run.
Medical co-pays for sentenced Mahoning jail inmates initiated
Sentenced Mahoning County jail inmates will make a $5 co-payment to see a nurse; $10 to see a physician.
Colonel Crawford eliminated Jackson-Milton
Two crucial errors in the fifth inning allowed the Eagles to break a 1-all tie and eventually doomed the Bluejays (21-9).
Canfield High students win honors for art and writing
The awards ceremony is tonight at Carnegie Hall in New York City
Small ball, but big inning for Mooney
A seven-run fifth inning puts the Cardinals in a Division II regional final
Salem’s Shivers breaks own regional mark
Shivers’ personal-best throw of 198-1 is within striking distance of the Ohio record of 203-7, set by Fostoria’s Cory Echelberry at the 1999 state meet.
Wrask, Donachie spark Springfield
Joey Wrask hit a grand slam and Dalton Donachie pitched a one-hit shutout for the Tigers.
Donko, Ursuline too much for Keystone
The Irish pitcher struck out 15 in a 6-1 win in a D-III regional semifinal.
Local counties each get one Safe Routes to School grant
Three local projects are among 58 Safe Routes to School projects worth $7.2 million that have been approved for funding across Ohio to improve walkways, bike paths and cross walks for school children.
Increased tick presence reported in Columbiana County
The American dog tick can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Local cooperation lauded at launch of Austintown's racino
Celebrating the beginning of work at the Austintown racino site are, from left: Tim Wilmott of Penn National Gaming; state Rep. Tom Letson of Warren, D-63rd; Don Crane, president of the Western Reserve Building and Construction Trades Council; Mahoning County Commisioner David Ditzler; Austintown Trustee Jim Davis; state Rep. Ron Gerberry of Austintown, D-59th; Eric Schippers, Penn National senior vice president of public affairs; state Rep. Robert Hagan of Youngstown, D-58th; U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-13th; and Mahoning County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD May 24
Dole misplaces blame for gridlock
Opinion: Who doesn’t admire former Republican Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole? Wounded World War II veteran,
Bureaus offer free service after hacking
Associated Press AKRON The city of Akron says the major credit bureaus are offering free credit
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS, Bankruptcies
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher M. Loncar, 27, of 128 Shadyside Drive,
oddly enough
oddly enough Swimmer to haul 2,000 pounds of bricks 22 miles across lake ALGONAC, Mich. A
‘After Earth’ is a routine adventure
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Truth be told, “After Earth” wouldn’t exist had Will Smith
Ohio bill shielding liquor deal money heads to governor
Associated Press COLUMBUS Proceeds of the state’s $1.5 billion liquor deal with a job-creation
Valley trio set for state tennis tournament.
Poland’s Garrett Gardner, Warren JFK’s Jad Abdul-Aal and Lakeview’s Aaron Paczak begin play today.
Rental car reported stolen in Boardman
Staff report BOARDMAN A car was reported stolen from Hertz Rent A Car on Market Street Wednesday
Tornadoes hit in Okla., Ark.
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY At least two tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma, and another hit
Panel OKs $1B rebate to Ohio employers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Directors of Ohio’s insurance fund for injured workers Thursday
Austintown, Boardman, Canfield pave way for shared innovation
Editorial: A joint road-paving project planned among Austintown, Boardman and Canfield townships provides a
Cheap leases offered to spur electric-car sales
Associated Press DETROIT Auto companies are hoping lower lease prices can put a charge into
Violence continues in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD Officials in Iraq are growing increasingly concerned over an unabated
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 31.51 —.30 Avalon
Separating fact from fiction
Opinion: Separating fact from fiction Findlay Courier: Ohio has a voter fraud problem, but the problem
3-D printing event
3-D printing event JOHNSTOWN, pa. The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining,
Charters outperform (and for less)
Opinion: Charters outperform (and for less) The Vindicator’s May 21 ed- itorial, “Added scrutiny of charter
School funding plan in the works could increase dollars for some districts
School funding plan in the works could increase dollars for some districts
Smile! Grumpy Cat gets a movie deal
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Grumpy Cat, the Internet feline celebrity known for her
Obama’s likely choice for FBI praised
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans said Thursday they see no major obstacles to Senate
Plea brings reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter
Plea brings reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter
Poll: 2 in 5 women would mull solo parenting
Associated Press As Christy Everson was nearing age 40, she made a decision: She wanted to have a
Surging Pirates top Tigers, 1-0, in 11 innings
The Pirates (34-20) have won 16 times in their last 20 games.
Cops, firefighters call for LGF increase
Local governments have been hit hard by $1 billion in local government cuts over the current biennium.
Bullock, Rodriguez highlight Saturday bouts
The all-amateur card, presented by Lights Out Management, will feature 13 fighters with local ties while seven Junior Olympic and one master’s pairing is also slated.
Would-be bomber gets 23-year term
Would-be bomber gets 23-year term CHICAGO A judge raised the specter of the Boston Marathon on
Kazmir, 7-run inning lead Tribe over Reds
The Indians, held in check for three innings by Reds starter Homer Bailey, scored seven runs with two outs in the fourth.
TV stations, Time Warner seek contract
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Talks were continuing Thursday in hopes of reaching a contract that
Mother: Bomb suspect walking
Associated Press MAKHACHKALA, Russia The remaining suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings has
Author, outspoken priest Greeley dies
Associated Press CHICAGO The Rev. Andrew Greeley was, it seems, always writing. At home on a
Rotary Club of Poland donates to local charities
The Rotary Club of Poland donated $25,000 to local charities during a luncheon at the Poland library
Puppets perform at Lloyd Elementary
Sadecky’s Puppets performed a show about anti-bullying, respecting yourself and others and standing up for yourself and your friends at Lloyd Elementary School May 3.
Students win recycling contest
Eight students out of 1,390 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
Toddlers hear tales about hats
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Toddlers, ages 2-3, heard tales at the Poland library
Dobbins students in math competition
Poland Dobbins Elementary recently participated in the EOCTM math competition April 27 at Austintown
CVMS choir presents spring show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School’s fifth- and sixth-
CHS art students honored with awards
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Recently, several Canfield High School art students
Commencement is sunrise and sunset, Howland grad says
High school commencement is a sunrise — “a new day and a fresh start, so even if you make a mistake the sun will rise again, giving you the option to turn an obstacle into an opportunity,” said Jennifer Knapp.
Sixth-grade class tops in donations
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Michael Richards’ sixth-grade class at Canfield Village
Hilltoppers play during field day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Taking advantage of a nice, sunny day, first- second- and
Library celebrates moms
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Boardman library offered a story time for 4- and 5-year-
Students win recycling contest
Eight students out of 1,390 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
BCMS hosts art show
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com More than 200 pieces of artwork were displayed at the
Tea for two in Boardman Park
Boardman Park's Mommy and Me Tea and Fashion Show was May 5 at the Lariccia Family Community Center.
Pen pals meet face-to-face
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Language arts pen pals got a chance to meet face-to-
Local doctor lectures at national conference
Dr. Lawrence A. DiDomenico, managing partner of Ankle and Foot Care Centers, was invited to present
Students win recycling contest
Eight students out of 1,390 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
SJIHM students earn awards for poetry
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary students were awarded for their poetry at Youngstown State University at the Young Author's Contest on May 10.
SJIHM students observe National Law Day
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School recognized National Law Day during the week of April 28 when fifth, sixth and seventh-grade classes visited the Mahoning County Courthouse.
Local charity hosts 5K
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Runners had a chance to put themselves through
Salvation Army honors volunteers
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Throughout the year, the local Salvation Army receives
2 Dems consider 2014 run for Congress
Also, a state senator is considering getting into the 2014 race
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch boys golf sign up Any Fitch boy that wishes to try out for the varsity golf team, and is
Girls track team places sixth at championship meet
The Boardman girls track team placed sixth at the Federal League Championship meet May 17 at Lake
Boardman briefs
ABWA meeting set The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women Association will meet June 11
Students win recycling contest
Eight students out of 1,390 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
Boardman sports briefs
Benefit golf outing set The Brett Wilcox benefit golf outing will be July 21 at Lakeside Golf
Girls track defeats Western Reserve Academy, Canton McKinley
The Boardman girls track team traveled to East Canton for the Hornet Relays on May 11 and came away
Cardinal Corner
When it comes to summer vacation, kids need more stimulation than a TV and a full refrigerator.
Austintown briefs
ABWA meeting set The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women Association will meet June 11
Poland sports briefs
Benefit golf outing set The Brett Wilcox benefit golf outing will be July 21 at Lakeside Golf
Canfield briefs
ABWA meeting set The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women Association will meet June 11
Cheeseburger, french fries, bu peas, chilled pear cup, milk
Cheeseburger, french fries, bu peas, chilled pear cup, milk Hot dog w/cheese, baked beans,
Poland briefs
ABWA meeting set The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women Association will meet June 11
Canfield sports briefs
Diamondback offers golf clinics Diamondback Golf Course will host golf clinics for boys and girls
Warren woman faces charges of OVI, child endangering
Warren woman faces charges of OVI, child endangering WARREN A 24-year-old Wick Street Southeast
000v Parish festival, 6 to 11 p.m.: Christ the Good Shepherd church (formerly St. Joseph the
000v Parish festival, 6 to 11 p.m.: Christ the Good Shepherd church (formerly St. Joseph the
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 31, the 151st day of 2013. There are 214 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Johnson: Energy can be a catalyst for growth
Diverse energy development can serve as economic, technological rallying point, congressman says
‘Now You See Me’ doesn’t have movie magic A tricky subject
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The razzle dazzles but the smoke never quite hides the
Boccieri may seek return to D.C. but not now
Opinion: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which recruits and raises money for political
United Way of Trumbull County hires new CEO
The board of directors of the United Way of Trumbull County has hired Ginny Pasha as chief executive officer. Pasha replaces Tom Krysiek, who will retire effective June 30 after 30 years of service.
birthdays
birthdays Actor-director Clint Eastwood is 83. Singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary is 75.
So-called scandals lack any substance
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Universal UCLICK Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, when
SPORTS DIGEST || Ursuline regional final on local radio station
Ursuline regional final on local radio station The Sports Animal 1390 will broadcast the Ursuline
Caught on tape: OSU president rips Notre Dame
Gee also took shots at schools in the Southeastern Conference and the University of Louisville.
James scores 30 points as Miami takes Game 5
James finished with 30 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
HOWLAND CLASS OF 2013
HOWLAND CLASS OF 2013 Class motto: Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out
New York teen wins spelling bee
Associated Press OXON HILL, Md. Arvind Mahankali has conquered his nemesis, the German language,
Browns RB insists he is not injury prone
Richardson missed practice on Thursday with a strain in his lower right leg he sustained while running last week.
Thursday, May 30 (129 stories)
Impaired Warren woman found with toddlers in car, police say
A 24-year-old Wick Street Southeast woman is charged with operating a motor vehicle impaired and two counts of child endangering after police found her passed out in her car at the Pit Stop gas station, 1708 Youngstown Road Southeast, early Thursday.
Howland graduates 221 tonight in Warren
High school commencement is a sunrise — “a new day and a fresh start, so even if you make a mistake the sun will rise again, giving you the option to turn an obstacle into an opportunity,” said Jennifer Knapp.
Boardman man accused of injuring son
Boardman man indicted on endangering children charges Boardman man indicted on endangering
Warren YWCA names interim executive director
Warren YWCA names interim executive director Warren YWCA names interim executive director
Local counties each get one Safe Routes to School grant
Local counties each get one Safe Routes to School grant Valley gets aid to give kids safe walkways
Man indicted for Austintown home invasion
Man indicted for Austintown home invasion YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court
Medical co-pays for sentenced jail inmates initiated
Medical co-pays for sentenced jail inmates initiated Medical co-pays for sentenced jail inmates
Coroner: NY crash victims include 4 children, 3 adults
Coroner: NY crash victims include 4 children, 3 adults
Kokrak is 4-over par after first round at The Memorial
Kokrak is 4-over par after first round at The Memorial
No injuries reported in Beaver Township bus accident
No injuries reported in Beaver Township bus accident
Man accused of killing UK soldier appears in court
Man accused of killing UK soldier appears in court
Allegheny Health Department warns against raw milk
Allegheny Health Department warns against raw milk
Secret Service: Letter to the White House intercepted
Secret Service: Letter to the White House intercepted
Hollywood at Mahoning Valley Race Course expected to generate 1,000 construction jobs
Hollywood at Mahoning Valley Race Course expected to generate 1,000 construction jobs AUSTINTOWN
Youngstown Police Chief Rod Foley visits
May 30, 2013 | Chief Rod Foley visits and Vindy staffers talk monthly news
Ohio homecoming for Kokrak
Warren’s Jason Kokrak will play in his first PGA event in his home state starting today.
Judge rejects Holmes' challenge to insanity law in movie theater shooting
Judge rejects Holmes' challenge to insanity law
German clinic: Man had pencil in head for 15 years
German clinic: Man had pencil in head for 15 years
Best-selling author, outspoken Father Andrew Greeley dies
Best-selling author, outspoken Rev. Andrew Greeley dies
AP sources: Obama to name ex-Bush aide to head FBI
AP sources: Obama to name ex-Bush aide to head FBI
Siemens Corp announces major YSU gift
Eric Spiegel, Siemens president and CEO and a Mahoning Valley native, attended this morning’s announcement. Spiegel is a 1976 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University.
Workers at Wright-Patt AFB near Dayton get furlough notices
Workers at Wright-Patt AFB near Dayton get furlough notices
Mobile mammograms Tuesday at MYCAP
The MammoVan visits the Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership offices, 1325 Fifth Ave., at 9 a.m. Tuesday to provide mammograms for women 40 and older.
Class luncheon planned
Class luncheon planned BOARDMAN East High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Free seminar on managing diabetes Monday in Canfield
The Steel Valley Triathlon Club hosts a free seminar for the public called “Managing Diabetes with Exercise and Nutrition” from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Canfield High School cafeteria, 100 Cardinal Drive.
North Jackson Car Show Sunday is benefit
The first North Jackson Car Show, hosted by North Jackson Car Care, will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at First Federated Church, 10786 Mahoning Ave.
Drugs, bullets found in South Side house search
Police say a South Side man was taken into custody on a parole violation after agents found drugs and bullets during a visit to his Hilton Avenue home about 10:25 a.m. Tuesday.
New Bethel Baptist hosts anti-violence rally for youth
The movement to bring about change must provide positive activities for youth.
Howland grad makes TV debut on VH1's 'Hit the Floor'
Howland graduate plays dancer in VH1's 'Hit The Floor'
Fitch’s Price among state qualifiers
Another week on their home turf brought more success for the Austintown Fitch track and field team.
Grimes, Eggens lead Mathews past Cuyahoga Heights
Eggens threw a three-hit shutout and struck out 16 for the Mustangs.
Hagan urging support for medical marijuana amendment
Hagan is urging support for a constitutional amendment on medical marijuana
Austintown board member criticizes district in wake of award
By LEE MURRAY lmurray@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Austintown schools have been awarded an “Excellence
Navarre Fairless eliminates Canfield
The Falcons (25-4) had clutch hits, took advantage of four Canfield errors.
Garnishment of JFS boss Bob Bush begins Friday
Robert E. Bush Jr. will be docked 25 percent of his net salary beginning Friday to pay a 22-year-old debt.
Three Valley baseball teams remain
Cardinal Mooney, Springfield and Ursuline all play in regional semifinals today.
Stambaugh to have concerts in garden
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium is launching a new summer concert series titled
Youth troupe creates LGBT play
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The YOUnify youth-theater troupe will stage its original production,
Country rockers Parmalee coming to Stambaugh
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Country-rock band Parmalee will come to Stambaugh Auditorium on Sept. 26
Family film on elephant births
“Elefamilia,” a documentary film about the extraordinary births of two baby elephants at the Pittsburgh Zoo, will be screened at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shenango Valley Cinemas, 2996 E. State St. The family film was made by Boccella Productions.
Hartman rockets Maplewood to victory in 4x800 relay
Derek Morrison gave the Rockets the lead after his third leg and Wyatt Hartman did the rest, pulling away for a 7:55.68 finish.
JD McPherson is in the right place and time
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Highly regarded as the critical darling of 2012 with his
Hubbard schools seek donations for Okla.
Donations should be delivered to the Roosevelt School gym behind the board of education office, 108 Orchard Ave. SE.
Kesha finds new ground but keeps party going
In the three years she’s spent as an A-list pop star, Kesha has done little to cultivate a reputation for timidity.
Dave Matthews Band takes to the stage Summer tour takes fans ‘Away from the World’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For nearly a quarter of a century, the Dave Matthews Band
New law changed Internet cafe operations
New requirements include providing the names of business owners, vendors and employees.
Ex-operators of Old Avalon Golf Course sue Warren
The former operators of Old Avalon Golf Course in Howland have filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the city of Warren.
Proposed OVI law change not an easy sell
Lou Kennedy, owner of Royal Oaks bar on the East Side of Youngstown, talks about his opposition to a proposal to lower the limit to be considered driving drunk from 0.08 to 0.05.
oddly enough
oddly enough ‘Thong Cape Scooter Man’ not breaking law, police say MADISON, Wis. A man who
Soil testing: A necessity for plant productivity
Soil testing provides a measure of soil’s fertility and ability to support plant growth.
Geo C and Tha Storm delivers "Unconditional Funk"
You can file Geo C and Tha Storm under the funk category, because funk is the main ingredient.
Spelling whiz misses semifinals by one point
Only 41 of the 281 contestants advanced to the semifinals
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD May
Memorial First-round tee times From Muirfield Village Golf Club
MORNING From Tee #1 Group and time Playing partners 1 7:20 am Day, Jason Jones, Matt
METRO DIGEST || Agents find drugs, take man into custody
Agents find drugs, take man into custody YOUNGSTOWN Police say a South Side man was taken into
CALENDAR || Breakfast Botany
Breakfast Botany Friday: Yellow wood, 8:30-10 a.m. Location: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Fire Grill, 1738 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-757-3835 Fri: New Diaries with Through
Animal Welfare League to have groundbreaking ceremony
The $4.5 million building project is at the former ThunderPlex on Youngstown-Kingsville Road in Vienna.
Letters to NYC mayor test positive for ricin, cops say
Associated Press NEW YORK Two threatening letters containing traces of the deadly poison ricin
METRO DIGEST || Butler, Pa., man drowns in Slippery Rock Creek
Pa. man drowns SLIPPERY rock, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police reported Mazzarney Kiyham Sanford,
City grant will aid code enforcement
It’s a collaboration among the city, a company, YSU’s Center for Urban Studies and YNDC
US soldier to plead guilty to Afghanistan massacre
Associated Press SEATTLE The Army staff sergeant charged with slaughtering 16 villagers in one
Indians snap five-game losing streak
Justin Masterson pitched six solid innings, Jason Giambi and Mark Reynolds homered for Cleveland.
France’s 1st gay wedding broadcast live to nation
Associated Press MONTPELLIER, France In a historic ceremony broadcast live on French
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County commissioners and building commission, 8:30 a.m., conference
Bachmann says she won’t run again for Congress
Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann announced Wednesday that her
birthdays
birthdays Actor Clint Walker (“Cheyenne”) is 86. Actor Keir Dullea (“2001: A Space Odyssey”) is
Developer guilty of making illegal donations to Reid
Associated Press RENO, Nev. A Nevada powerbroker who headed a billion-dollar real-estate
Canfield board discusses new way of evaluating superintendent
Canfield Board of Education discusses details of a new evaluation for its superintendent.
Man charged in UK soldier’s slaying
Man charged in UK soldier’s slaying LONDON Police have charged a man with murder in the killing
Big Brothers/Sisters get $10K from Home Savings Foundation
The mission of Big Brothers and Big Sisters is to make a positive difference in the lives of children,.
chuck myers | mcclatchy tribune
chuck myers | mcclatchy tribune Max Lee of Canfield competes in the second round of the 2013
newsmakers
newsmakers Neil Patrick Harris to host Emmy Awards LOS ANGELES Neil Patrick Harris has been
Warren’s Market Block Building recognized
The honored building houses the Raymond John Wean Foundation
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK After Earth (PG-13) A thousand years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Angry Tears,SDRq the movie, will be shooting at 10 a.m. Saturday at 1026 Shehy
Years ago
Today is Thursday, May 30, the 150th day of 2013. There are 215 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The need for higher education
Opinion: The need for higher education Register-Herald, Beckley, W. Va.: High school graduation season has
Perennials promote a love of gardening
A perennial is by definition an herbaceous (non-woody) plant that reappears year after year from its crown or root system.
Texas court is trial lawyer’s worst friend
Opinion: WASHINGTON Lord Byron was, according to one of his legion of lovers, “mad, bad and dangerous to
“Men at Work” (10 p.m., TBS): Watch out — it’s time for a “date-
“Men at Work” (10 p.m., TBS): Watch out — it’s time for a “date-off” on “Men at Work” as Gibbs and
MYCAP Awareness Day is Friday
Free blood-pressure screenings, food, refreshments, information and applications for programs offered to the community, prizes and giveaways will be offered.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Albert M. Moran, 64, of 1214 E. River Road, Edinburg,
Resurrection lily needs patience
Q. I have a plant (from a white bulb) that comes up every spring. It has tons of leaves, but it
Last vestiges of Democracy are fading in Iran
Opinion: Keep an eye on Iran over the coming weeks. The country is in the process of shedding the final
Gitmo remark stains image of Ga. senator
Opinion: By Dusty Nix Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer Georgia’s soon-to-be- former U.S. Sen. Saxby
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AMUSEMENT PARK PREVIEW Rides slides
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Summertime may be near, but let’s not forget it’s gone in
No place for learning curve
Opinion: WASHINGTON No doubt: Barack Obama has what it takes to be a terrific law student. It’s less clear
AMC’s dark ‘The Killing’ returns from the dead
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES AMC’s “The Killing,” about the grisly murder of young Rosie
A birth-control double standard
Opinion: By Meg Waite Clayton Los Angeles Times In the uproar about making the morning-after
TNT ends season with ‘Honky Tonk’
Staff report NILES Trumbull New Theatre will conclude its season with the country-flavored
Obama proclaims a no-excuses credo
Opinion: By David A. LEHRER and RICHARD J. RIORDAN Los Angeles Times On May 19, President Obama gave a
A life saver right here at home
Opinion: A life saver right here at home On April 29 I experienced a Cardiac/Respiratory arrest in my
Suburban poverty
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Fifty years after poverty in America briefly became a front-burner
V&M Star changes brand name
The new "Vallourec Star" will help promote brand recognition and a common culture at the company
Congress and nation should be incensed by Hoerig injustice
Editorial: At a time when everyone in Con- gress is looking for some place to cut spending, we once again rise
Chinese offer $4.75B for Smithfield Foods
Chinese offer $4.75B for Smithfield Foods RICHMOND, Va. The ham sandwich you had for lunch is
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 31.81 —.64 Avalon
Wednesday, May 29 (110 stories)
Butler man drowns today in Slippery Rock Creek
Pennsylvania State Police reported Mazzarney Kiyham Sanford, 22, of Butler, Pa., drowned at about 6:20 p.m. Wednesday in Slippery Rick Creek, about 300 yards below Kennedy Mills Bridge. He was swimming with friends.
Hundreds attend rally aimed to start anti-violence movement for youth
A mix of message and music promoted the “Love and Protect Our Children” movement during an anti-violence rally Wednesday night at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St.
Austintown schools receive top award, but board member lashes out
Austintown schools have been awarded an “Excellence with Distinction” rating by the Ohio Department of Education.
Animal Welfare League to have groundbreaking ceremony
The $4.5 million building project is at the former ThunderPlex on Youngstown-Kingsville Road in
Arrest in Beaver Township third in month for prostitution
Arrest in Beaver Township third in month for prostitution Arrest in Beaver Township third in month
Mathews advances; Canfield falls
The Mustangs beat Cuyahoga Heights, 1-0, while the Cardinals fall to Navarre Fairlesss, 6-2.
Vindy champ Max Lee fails to advance in national spelling bee
Vindy champ Max Lee fails to advance in national spelling bee oxon hill, md. Max Lee missed
Grandma finds gun on seat of Disney World ride, owner pleads ignorance
A Walt Disney World patron on a ride with her grandson found a loaded gun on her seat.
Like your health-care policy? You may be losing it
Like your health-care policy? You may be losing it
Ohio court rejects use of wildlife worker answers
Ohio court rejects used of wildlife worker answers
Vindy speller makes it through 1st round of national spelling bee
Vindy speller makes it through 1st round of national spelling bee
Judge gives Ohio city OK to close troubled nightclub
Judge gives Ohio city OK to close troubled nightclub
West Branch school board has work session Thursday
West Branch school board has work session Thursday
Farmer's markets start in Youngstown, Warren next month
Farmers’ markets are planned for St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown and on Courthouse Square in downtown Warren.
4 Youngstown police officers promoted
The police department promoted four officers Tuesday in a ceremony in city council chambers.
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Assoc. meeting Thursday
The Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association will have its monthly meeting Thursday at Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
At Quench, burgers are baked, hunger slaked
A Boardman bar and grill has all you need to enjoy burgers, beers and ballgames.
Black Firefighters anniversary banquet Friday
The Youngstown Association of Black Professional Firefighters will host a 20th anniversary banquet 7 p.m. Friday at the Regency House, 3704 Mahoning Ave.
Man shot in South Side ambush
Police say a man drove himself to St. Elizabeth Health Center Tuesday afternoon after he was shot in both arms.
Youngstown fourth best for baby boomers
Cost of living, crime rates make Youngstown metro attractive for retirement
Reds hand Tribe fifth loss in a row
The intrastate rivals headed to Cleveland for two more games. The Indians lead the all-time series 42-41.
Halcon's test wells miss expectations
The company's results in Mercer and Venango County could signal what's ahead in Trumbull
Second Harvest food bank sends truck of food to Oklahoma
Second Harvest Food Bank sends snacks and energy drinks to Oklahoma City
Boston's aging Jagr set to face his old team
The speed and scoring touch that made Jagr one of the NHL’s best players are gone.
Jim Brown back with Browns
The Browns will formally reunite with the Hall of Fame running back at a news conference today.
Struthers considers drug tests for athletes
Struthers Board of Education to host forum on drug testing athletes in June
Steelers receivers moving forward
The departure of Pro Bowler Mike Wallace leaves Brown and Emmanuel Sanders as the longest tenured wideouts in Pittsburgh.
Austintown trustees approve joint paving program
Austintown trustees approved a joint paving program.
Walker’s 11th-inning homer lifts Pirates, 1-0
The game was scoreless until Walker — the brother-in-law of Tigers center fielder Don Kelly — homered off Jose Ortega (0-2).
Poland man arrested for dumping garbage on neighbor's property
A Poland man was arrested after police witnessed him dumping garbage on his 81-year-old neighbor's property.
Penn National to break ground Thursday for $125M racino
Groundbreaking is set for 1 p.m. Thursday for the Hollywood at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
Boardman girl battling chordoma
Marissa Salus learned recently that some neck pain and numbness and tingling in her hands was caused by chordoma, a rare cancer that occurs in the bones of the skull and spine. Friends have planned a dinner to assist her family in paying for delicate, specialized treament needed to fight the disease.
YSU degrees earned
YSU degrees earned youngstown The Youngstown State Athletic Department announced that 30 former
nhl roundup | Tuesday’s game
Kings 2, Sharks 1 LOS ANGELES Justin Williams scored two goals in the second period, and the
South Side ambush
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Ohio Attorney General issues opinion on donated sick-leave
Trumbull County commissioners have the authority to establish a sick-leave policy that would apply to other elected officials, such as the county engineer or sheriff.
Indiana outlasts Miami to tie series
LeBron James led the Heat with 24 points before fouling out with 56 seconds to go.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Quintia Dothard and Alonzo Ezell, Youngstown, boy, May 27.
Warren man charged in Niles with weapons charges
Anthony Rivera, 32, of Eastland Avenue Southeast, Warren, was charged with improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and using weapons while intoxicated early Saturday.
mlb roundup | Tuesday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Mets 2, Yankees 1 NEW YORK David Wright and Lucas Duda hit RBI singles off Mariano
Weekend incidents injure two women
Shakir A. Provitt is charged with aggravated burglary for purportedly breaking into his child’s mother’s home, hitting her in the back of the head.
TOP 10 CITIES | Baby boomers
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IDs unavailable for 2 in fatal Berlin Center accident
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State Senate unveils biennial budget bill
The budget cuts taxes for small businesses as requested by the governor
OSHA cites Quality Trailers with 15 violations
OSHA proposes $55,300 in fines to Salem trailer company
MATCHUPS
MATCHUPS Today: Divison II — Canfield (18-8) vs. Navarre Fairless (24-4), 5 p.m., Firestone
Obama, Christie praise federal storm response
Associated Press ASBURY PARK, N.J. President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
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Suns hire Hornacek: One of the most popular Phoenix Suns players from the franchise’s past will
Moms top earners in 40% of US families
Associated Press WASHINGTON A record number of American women are the sole or primary
Md. train derailment
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Employer program on internships
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Duncan eyes his fifth NBA title
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. Tim Duncan is so close to his first NBA championship in six long
Brookfield levy still winning, but automatic recount to be held
Brookfield Superintendent Tim Saxton said the apparent passage of the school district’s 4.85-mill additional, continuous levy at the May 7 primary election is a “shot in the arm” for the financially troubled district.
7 charged in $6 billion online money-laundering scheme
Associated Press NEW YORK Calling it perhaps the biggest money-laundering scheme in U.S.
Shareholders approve two key stock offerings at Home Savings
Approval means the bank can continue raising $47.1 million
Silent generation’s call to arms
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Will Smith joined by his kids in movie biz FAMILY FAME
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birthdays
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Wal-Mart pleads guilty in hazardous-waste case
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oklahoma tornado Debris could create mile-high pile
Associated Press MOORE, Okla. Before residents of Moore can rebuild, they’ll have to deal with
Why the attack on food stamps?
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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jerry F. Lester II, 31, of 968 Cinnamon Drive,
CORRECTION
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newsmakers
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Sizzling with savory and sweet
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Will Smith and his son, Jaden Smith, star in the new sci-fi thriller “After Earth,”
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Booksellers gather as industry plot thickens
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK After decades of decline, independent bookselling
Selected local stocks
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Some like it hot
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Government delights in bullying Americans
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Fruits of summer
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Woefully low graduation rates in America must be reversed
Editorial: Thousands of high school seniors in the Mahoning Valley are proudly walking across stages this month
Grace led actor to role in series
McClatchy Newspapers PASADENA, Calif. It’s not just a coincidence that actor Daniel Sunjata is
Inside the cozy rich Dems’ club
Opinion: By Dana Milbank Washington Post Call it the revenge of the 1 percent. President Obama bested
Confidence at 5-year high
Home prices are surging, job growth is strengthening and stocks are setting record highs. All of which explains why Americans are more hopeful about the economy than at any other point in five years.
Agenda Thursday
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Tuesday, May 28 (110 stories)
Discussion on role of arts in thiriving communities Thursday
The role of the arts in thriving communities will be explored at a discussion from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Raymond John Wean Foundation offices, 147 W. Market St.
Boardman man shoots 2 TVs
Story: Link Italics Bold Bulleted list Numbered list Block quote Heading Create inline: BOARDMAN
Youngstown police cite 3 bartenders for underage sales
Police cited three people at three different bars over the weekend for selling alcohol to underage people.
Struthers schools considers drug testing for student athletes
Struthers schools considers drug testing for student athletes struthers The Struthers City
Ramp from Bailey Road on I-76 eastbound closed
Ramp from Bailey Road on state Route 76 eastbound closed North Jackson The ramp from Bailey Road
Press box at The Rayen Stadium will be named for Edward W. Powers.
Press box at The Rayen Stadium will be named for Edward W. Powers. Youngstown The press box at
Halcon's test wells miss expectations
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Shareholders approve two key stock offerings at Home Savings
Approval means the bank can continue raising $47.1 million Staff report youngstown
Endangered sea turtles in harm’s way in Gulf of Mexico
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Lice appear to be behind Calif. deer balding
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Search for passenger in NY plane crash in 4th day
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Disgraced ex-Mich. judge gets prison for fraud
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US military deaths in Afghanistan at 2,092
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 2,092 As of today, at least 2,092 members of the U.S.
Chicago man pleads guilty in NY hacking case
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5 people killed in one-car crash could be teens
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Search continues in Mich. for ex-Div. II champ QB
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Racino groundbreaking is 1 p.m. Thursday
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Nike cutting ties to Livestrong
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Colorado River users, interests meet in San Diego
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UPDATE | No IDs yet in double fatal Berlin accident
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Winds could fan Calif. fire that threatens cabins
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OSHP says OVI, drug arrests up this Memorial Day weekend
OSHP says OVI, drug arrests up this Memorial Day weekend
Ohio Senate to release its version of state budget today
Ohio Senate to release its version of state budget today
Judge limits texts, photos in Martin case
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Customers settle bills forgotten in Boston blasts
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UPDATE | Two die in collision on state Route 534 near Berlin Center
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Israel warns Russia against giving Syria missiles
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Ohio police trained to ID drivers' drug impairment
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Charges expected against cheaters at Cincy casino
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Lawsuit over pregnant teacher firing begins
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REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 45th reunion Aug. 23 and 24. At 7 p.m.
Miss Henderson, Stephen Carchedi to marry Oct. 5
Sheena Marie Henderson of Homer City, Pa., and Stephen James Carchedi of Lowellville are engaged.
Larkin-DeAngelo nuptials set for October 12
Michael and Kathleen Cook and Peter Larkin, all of Austintown, and Mark and Sandi DeAngelo of
Miss Nwankwo, Mr. Marshall set wedding date
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Nwankwo of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their
Annette Puntel plans marriage to Jerry Simpson
Annette E. Puntel and Jerry D. Simpson, both of Austintown, are engaged, their parents are
Duffey-Hritzo wedding plans are announced
ATLANTA Samantha Duffey and John Hritzo, both of Atlanta, have announced their engagement. The
Historic Southern Stables site of park, 4-H partnership
Officials at Boardman Township Park and the Mahoning County 4-H have agreed to a partnership that would open Southern Stables' historic doors to the community.
Home Savings seeks approval from shareholders today
The bank is asking its shareholders to approve an unprecedented stock offering at a special meeting
McDonald’s Kunkel continues family legacy
He’s the last — and the best —in a line of five running brothers.
Saluga has a Rock-solid career
The Champion High graduate ended her Slippery Rock career with a bevy of honors.
Boardman event honors veterans
Like many military veterans, Joseph Slipenchak finds it difficult to rehash memories of his service.
McDonald looks to reopen school pool and make other improvements
McDonald looks to reopen school pool and make other improvements
Boardman junior selected to attend U.S. Naval Academy summer seminar
Boardman High School junior Sean Pregi is one step closer to attending the U.S. Naval Academy.
Votto homers in eighth to drop Tribe
The Indians’ struggling bullpen wasted a good start by Ubaldo Jimenez.
Obama to nation: Don’t take troops for granted
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. Reflecting on the personal toll of war, President Barack Obama
Iraq blasts kill 66
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EU to end arms embargo against Syrian opposition
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Fire breaks out aboard Royal Caribbean ship
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Medical-pot laws could pose dangers to kids
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Girl Scout councils look to sell camps
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Study: Mom’s obesity surgery may help break cycle in kids
Associated Press WASHINGTON Obese mothers tend to have kids who become obese. Now provocative
National Guard will continue operating tankers from Ohio base
Associated Press COLUMBUS Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Ohio will continue to
Workers at abortion clinic to be sentenced Wednesday
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA In a somewhat unusual move, Philadelphia prosecutors are expected
Industry giant GE invests billions in fracking boom
Associated Press PITTSBURGH One of America’s corporate giants is investing billions of dollars
‘Spellbound’ star reflects on life as a Spelling Bee winner
Associated Press WASHINGTON Of the 85 kids who have won the National Spelling Bee, only one
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
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MISSING-PERSON CASES IN YOUNGSTOWN Who they are The names and backgrounds of people reported missing to Youngstown police:
Reyes Lina Geddes, 52, entered into missing- persons database Jan. 14, 1998. Marcel Byers, 43,
Ciara Jarrett runs 21st
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Spurred by Parker, San Antonio sweeps
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Man charged in killing of infant
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Agenda Wednesday
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YSU seeks volunteers for Festival of Arts
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 15th annual Summer Festival of the Arts at Youngstown State
2 women injured in Bazetta crash
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Blackhawks win, force Game 7
Associated Press DETROIT Bryan Bickell scored a go-ahead goal early in the third period and the
Golf course closing for annual event
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Nadal survives scare at French
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kelli cardinal | the vindicator
kelli cardinal | the vindicator Bob Raver, top, a U.S. Army veteran from Boardman, salutes Monday
kelli cardinal | the vindicator
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Here are five rules a Weiner should live by
Opinion: By Gina Barreca Hartford Courant Anthony Weiner, I’m looking at you, so stop tweeting for a
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(Kid) Rock ‘n’ Rolling (Stones) Scolding scalpers
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Legislature should heed Kasich
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Manning is modern-day Ben Franklin
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Jesse Eisenberg: Now you’ll see him even more
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IRS should enforce the law evenly, not through profiling
Editorial: At its heart, the IRS scandal fac- ing the Obama administration is a case of profiling. The
Top stars square off during summer season
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer All anyone’s been talking about are those aged wonders The
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m.
Save A Leg lecture
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‘Fangirls’ fall for bombing suspect
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Potential drug for depression moves forward
By Melissa Healy Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON For years, physicians have been inching their
Price of oil falls
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Churchill had it right on Islamic extremism
Opinion: Following the hacking death of a British soldier by two alleged Islamic extremists, Prime Minister
Free health tests
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Philadelphia priest suspended due to allegations of abuse
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has placed a priest on
oddly enough
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Program helps ID drivers who are drug-impaired
Associated Press COLUMBUS A program that trains law-enforcement officers in Ohio to recognize
Report: mixed outlook for Ohio factories
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Manufacturing in Ohio has begun to show signs of life since the state
Training aims to quickly clear Ohio crash sites
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is using a federal program to teach thousands of police,
Man struck in head by tree limb dies
Associated Press ARCANUM, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a man was killed in western
10th arrest made in British soldier’s killing
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newsmakers
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World markets mixed after Japan market dip
Associated Press AMSTERDAM With U.S. markets closed, world stocks ended Monday mostly higher —
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Search ongoing for passenger in NY plane crash
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Officials: Man shoots daughter with 3 kids in home
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Marines: Texas suspect sought in NC killing
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Surging wildfire forces evacuations in California
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Temporary Brooklyn Bridge closure over
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AK man charged with raping toddler is sex offender
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Brooklyn Bridge closed because of abandoned car
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OSP arrests three Youngstown men on drug charges
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WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Art Youngstown Inc., Dorian Books, Full Circle Florist and Eastern Ohio Counseling
Cain sisters to compete in pageant
Ciara Cain, 6, and Breona Cain, 8, daughters of Michael Cain, will compete as Ohio finalists June 28
Struthers grads open ‘new chapter’
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com STRUTHERS Commencement marks both a beginning and an
Legal experts debate use of death penalty in kidnap case
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS AP Legal Affairs Writer COLUMBUS A prosecutor faces numerous obstacles
Harvick outruns Kahne, Busch
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Kevin Harvick pulled away from Kasey Kahne on a restart with 11
Veterans recognized MEMORIALIZING VOLUNTEERS
Story and photos by Madelyn P. Hastings Across the broad horizon of Pineview Memorial Park are
Girard High School confers 121 diplomas
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com GIRARD Ben Cario and Zach Rounds each had lofty — but
Work will begin next month on a South Side park
A basketball court will have to wait until next year
NBA playoffs
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Rockets signal Syrian spillover
Associated Press BEIRUT Two rockets hit Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut on Sunday, tearing
Temporary bridges planned for fallen I-5
Associated Press SEATTLE Federal investigators used 3-D laser scans Sunday to study what
How do we honor veterans as monuments decay, funds dry up?
Associated Press HONOLULU On the shoreline of Hawaii’s most- famous beach, a decaying structure
Kenya: Suspect in UK death arrested in ’10
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya A suspect in last week’s savage killing of a British soldier on
Heat cruise in Indy for 2-1 series edge
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS LeBron James scored 22 points and the Miami Heat rediscovered
Girard High School
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IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION High-tech industry is big winner as bill advances
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than any other group, the high-tech industry got big wins in
On this solemn holiday, let’s keep ‘Memorial’ in Memorial Day
Editorial: Unlike many Americans, Samantha Daehling knows painfully well the solemn purpose of today’s
Monitoring protocols recommended in W.Va. C8 case
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Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
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Groups: Keep Ohio laws on energy efficiency
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INSIDE: Girard High School sends off 121 seniors.
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Sharks, Niemi force Game 7
Associated Press SAN JOSE, CALIF. Joe Thornton got San Jose off to a fast start with a power-
Electric-car company is shutting down
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OKLAHOMA Obama consoles tornado victims
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Mooney grad Reese earns All-America
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Searchers find body of missing teen
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VA is failing America’s veterans
Opinion: Miami Herald: On this Memorial Day, the plight of Americans who have borne the burden of fighting
Shooting probed
Shooting probed youngstown Police are looking for a 26-year-old man accused of shooting into a
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Jennifer Riley and Michael Duley Sr., Warren, May 24. Tabatha
Native American veterans push to get recognition
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The Navajo Code Talkers are legendary. Then there was Cpl.
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Specter of recent wars haunts Section 60 at Arlington
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DAVID R. HAVRILLA
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By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK There was a time when most of the songs played on
HoliDAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday. Residents
Obama needs to cooperate in IRS probe
Opinion: Message to the president: Resistance is futile. There are plenty of juicy targets for
World War II movies have been staple Hollywood fare for nearly seven decades. Picking the best is
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Jewel portrays June Carter Cash in Lifetime movie
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK It helps to have a singer portray a singer, of
Andrew D. Craig
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Lisa Ling discusses new motherhood
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COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Kid Rock says he’s scalping tickets this summer from his own tour. Valley Life,
Lessons to lessen readmissions
Opinion: By Beth Ann Swan Los Angeles Times In 2011, my husband, Eric, was felled by a brain-stem stroke
Years ago
Today is Monday, May 27, the 147th day of 2013. There are 218 days left in the year. This is the
BRIDGE
BRIDGE Weekly Quiz Answers Q. Vulnerable, as South, you hold: xK Q 10 9 8 3 uA 10 9 5 v8 w9 3
ROBERT W. FISHER
ROBERT W. FISHER ACCUSED OF UNLAWFUL FLIGHT TO AVOID PROSECUTION, MURDER, ARSON Height: 6’
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Crime Watch, 7 p.m., activity center of Shepherd of the Valley,
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Alan L. Pace Jr., 39, of 310 Scarcliffe Court,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, hot
Days of scooters and scooting
Opinion: As the Great Depression was winding down, I received my first great toy, a scooter with a foot
Sunday, May 26 (94 stories)
Struthers High sends off 163 graduates
Struthers High sends off 163 graduates STRUTHERS — Commencement marks both a beginning and an end,
Girard High sends off 121 seniors
Girard High sends off 121 seniors GIRARD — Ben Cario and Zach Rounds each had lofty — but
Miss Rhoads, Mr. Bensinger to exchange vows
NEW MIDDLETOWN Stacy Rhoads and Steven Bensinger, both of Streetsboro, Ohio, are engaged.
Miss Campana, Mr. Hernandez to wed in June
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. David G. Campana are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Sherry
Brittany Sirak | Jordan Winters
BOARDMAN Brittany Leigh Sirak and Jordan Bruce Winters, both of Dublin, Ohio, and formerly of
Katlin McDermott | Walton Gouldin
YOUNGSTOWN Katlin McDermott and Walton Gouldin, both of Olympia, Wash., were married in a late
Laura Abernathy | Bradley Mullis
FORT MYERS, FLA. Laura Abernathy of West Lafayette, Ind., and 2nd Lt. Bradley Mullis of Poland
Dana Pitzulo | Cody Allen
FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. Dana Anne Pitzulo and Cody Michael Allen, both of Raleigh, N.C., exchanged
Jamie Amero | Zachary Rouch
YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium’s Anne Kilcawley Christman Memorial Hall was the setting of the 2
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
GARDEN CLUBS
SATURDAY Johnny Appleseed will participate in Streetscape Planting Day from 8 a.m. until finished.
9 receive Wolves Club scholarships
Wolves Club professionals are dedicated to supporting higher education.
Italian Fest seeks nominees for honor
Italian Fest seeks nominees for honor YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is
Women's federation bestows honors
The Youngstown Area Federation of Women's Clubs has served the community for 106 years.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, closed for the
Priest blesses motorcycles in Warren
Father Baker donned a Harley-Davidson sweatshirt, a Hells Angels pin beneath his left shoulder and a black bandanna adorned with Celtic crosses on his head.
Canfield’s Max Lee is ready prime time spelling
The eighth-grader has been studying four to five hours per day
Girard girls, Lakeview boys second in D-II district meet
For the second straight year, Girard took second to Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy.
Colbert, Williamson among junior qualifiers
Eight players punched their tickets for the junior championship of the Great Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers National Bank.
Obama sees threat of terrorism at levels before 9/11
By Robert Burns Associated Press WASHINGTON Some call it wishful thinking, but President
MEMORIAL DAY | Events schedule
Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are on
LaBrae softball tops Champion for district title
The Vikings got some late-inning heroics to beat the two-time state champions.
Reunited: Campbell title teams together again
In 1993, the Campbell Memorial Red Devils captured state titles in both basketball and baseball, adding their name to a select group of schools from any division that could boast of winning multiple crowns during a single academic year.
Valley man returns to ‘Top Shot’
The marksman is part of an all-star lineup on the show By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com
Poland’s Gardner tops JFK’s Abdul-Aal for district title
The two also met in last week’s sectional title match in Boardman.
Two officers retire from Youngstown Police Department
Both officers started with the department in the 1970s.
NATIONAL SPELLING BEE | Where to watch
NATIONAL SPELLING BEE | Where to watch Preliminary rounds in the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Thousands walk, run final mile of Boston Marathon
Associated Press BOSTON Rosy Spraker was only a half-mile from the finish line of her seventh
Employee killed at Lowe’s store
Employee killed at Lowe’s store NEW CASTLE, PA. A Lowe’s employee in Lawrence County has died
Building trust
Associated Press WASHINGTON Within hours of the Boston Marathon blasts, government officials and
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Vicky Knizat et al v. William Dailey, personal injury.
Heroin trial hits close to home
Opinion: (Editor’s note: I’ve been reading the Sheesley-Patterson heroin overdose case. It was a bit close to
Graduates in Oklahoma town vow to stay
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were
Woman with cancer makes it to graduation
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland woman stricken with late-stage cancer has been able to
British Soccer Camp comes to MetroParks
British Soccer Camp comes to MetroParks Mill Creek MetroParks has teamed up with Challenger Sports
3 more arrested in soldier’s slaying
Associated Press LONDON British police on Saturday arrested three more suspects in connection
Obama urges US to honor fallen soldiers
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Americans to
Pa. prisons to outsource mental health services?
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are opposing a state Department of
MILESTONES
MILESTONES LAWYERS Sworn in as attorney Thomas M. Lyden of Youngstown was sworn in to the Ohio
Mo. highway buckles after rail cars hit overpass
Mo. highway buckles after rail cars hit overpass CHAFFEE, Mo. A highway overpass in southeast
More than 200 rescued from Texas floodwaters
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Torrential rains swamped San Antonio with flash floods Saturday,
Memorial Day is a time for local veterans to reflect
Veterans say it's the brotherhood they remember most
Upcoming area golf events
May Today — The Austintown Little Falcons Golf Outing will be held at Pine Lakes Golf Club in
French soldier stabbed in throat
Associated Press PARIS A French soldier was stabbed in the throat in a busy commercial district
12 injured in ride derailment
Associated Press BERLIN, Ohio Authorities say a dozen people suffered minor injuries when a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Laura Kunovic and Nicholas Pellice, Canfield, girl, May 24.
Locke strong again for Pirates
He did not allow a run in six innings as Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee 5-2.
Kyle Busch continues to dominate at Charlotte
Today, he looks to make it a clean sweep of all three series events with a win in the Coca-Cola 600.
On the tracks Previews
IZOD INDYCAR INDIANAPOLIS 500 Site: Indianapolis. Schedule: Today, race, noon (ABC, 11
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under 68 in the
holiDAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday. Residents
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, special meeting 11 a.m., administration building,
Recent area golf league results
MEN North Side Jewish Men (Pine Lakes) — (Flight 1) Low gross: Mike Kurjan 39. Low net: Dave
Robert Byrd, Diane Young, Lynn Davenport and Larry Longberry all had holes-in-one recently
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Robert Byrd, of Youngstown, aced the 125-yard No. 6 hole at
Poland boys, girls place second in Salem
The Bulldogs finished behind Gilmour Academy in the boys and girls team standings.
Red Sox rally past Tribe in eighth
Cleveland held a 4-3 lead entering the eighth inning before falling 7-4.
Birthdays
Birthdays Sportscaster Brent Musburger is 74. Steel- guitar player Gates Nichols of Confederate
Apathy toward the Phantoms perplexes ‘puck-nut’ from Pa.
Opinion: Apathy toward the Phantoms perplexes ‘puck-nut’ from Pa. A recent article in the Pittsburgh
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, May 26, the 146th day of 2013. There are 219 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Collapse raises concerns about Ohio bridge safety
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio has 278 bridges similar to the one that collapsed on in
Vindicator file photo | Lloyd S. Jones
Vindicator file photo | Lloyd S. Jones More than 15,000 people came downtown for the Memorial Day
Artful engineer: A snapshot of his life
Joshua Rupe's latest passion is photography, and he has two books in print — both of Mill Creek Park.
Insurance merger
Insurance merger BOARDMAN R. Kashmiry and Associates, of Boardman, has merged with Joseph
Welcome to Summer 2013
Associated Press SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. The boardwalks are back, and so are most of the beaches,
record reviews
Darius Rucker Album: “True Believers” (Capitol Nashville) Grade: A On his two previous
Evening of song at Playhouse to aid Cox scholar fund
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN John Cox recalls singing and dancing in the living room with the other
Author to sign Log Cabin Stories
Author to sign Log Cabin Stories COLUMBIANA Author Kathryn Blystone Watkins will appear at a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Sesame Street Live! Elmo Makes Music,” 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Furry
Rucker rides ‘Wagon Wheel’
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Darius Rucker is a fan of Old Crow Medicine
Growth Spurt
Associated Press BIGGSVILLE, Ill. Clark Kelly plans to spend a lot of time on the links this
Is it wise to drop out of school?
Associated Press NEW YORK Thomas Sohmers, 17, of Hudson, Mass., has been working at a research
Magellan is the road best traveled for GPS
Q. I have an older navigation system I like, but the maps are sorely out-of-date. Updating the maps
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. I enjoy watching the reruns of “Murder, She Wrote” on the Hallmark Channel,
Heroism of WWII veterans never dies
Opinion: By Paul Kengor Special to The Vindicator Memorial Day is a wonderful constant. Every year, it
Career paths & limelightS
Career paths & limelightS AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Anthony Cafaro Sr. has been named one of
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending May 19
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Inferno” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 2. “12th of Never” by Patterson/Paetro
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I read some movie trivia that claimed Clark Gable was responsible for a decline in undershirt
Strategies to maintain a drug-free workplace
Opinion: By JAMES D. BURGHAM Special to The Vindicator We’ve seen the news stories. We’ve heard the
Hollywood groundbreaking holds big payoffs for the Valley
Editorial: Heading into Thursday’s official and long awaited groundbreaking for the Hollywood Slots at Mahoning
McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Our son’s fifth birthday is in August. He did just fine, socially and
From Vietnam to Oklahoma, poetry delivers us from tragedy
Opinion: BY CHRISTINE M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News There are many kinds of desperation, as many as
NATURE’S WAY
McClatchy Newspapers AKRON You might be working harder in the garden than you have to. By
Manufacturing making a comeback in America
Associated Press NEW YORK When Martin Rawls-Meehan started making adjustable beds in 2004, it
Don’t get clipped with mowers and tractors
Consumer Reports’ latest mower tests show that Honda is on a roll for performance and value. Testers
Book helps house hunters
Book helps house hunters Marianne Cusato believes finding the right house isn’t about tallying up
Saturday, May 25 (92 stories)
Pa. youth suspended, cited for shooting classmate with BB gun
Pa. youth suspended, cited for shooting classmate with BB gun
Jackson Twp. police seeks help in locating missing man
Jackson Twp. police seeks help in locating missing man
Andrews Avenue in Youngstown under construction for 120 days
Andrews Avenue in Youngstown under construction for 120 days
Presentation on great Easter flood of 1913 at Warren library
Great Easter flood of 1913 chronicled at Warren library
Colbert, Williamson, Christman, Keffler advance in Greatest
The largest opening-day field in the three years of Greatest Golfer of the Valley juniors division tees off Saturday at Pine Lakes.
Brianna Collins, Arden Brooks will wed Nov. 2
Brianna L. Collins and Arden I. Brooks, both of Pittsburgh, along with their families, are
Berger-Bennett engagement is announced
Stephanie M. Berger and Reid A. Bennett, both of Chicago, are engaged. The announcement was made
LeFever-Hanlon wedding rite set for May 2014
YORK, PA. Rebecca LeFever and Will Hanlon, both of York, Pa., have announced their engagement.
Miss Bickerstaff, Mr. Miller plan Nov. wedding
AUSTINTOWN Kelsey Bickerstaff and Jacob Miller, both of Austintown, are announcing their
Tara Saborse, Kevin Grischow to wed Oct. 26
AUSTINTOWN Oct. 26 has been chosen for the wedding date of Tara Alese Saborse of Austintown and
Kiwanis Club hosts quarterly meeting
Kiwanis Club hosts quarterly meeting CANFIELD Kiwanis of Western Mahoning County recently hosted
Defensive woes end Fitch’s season
Fitch’s worst defensive inning came in the bottom of the fifth when Aurora scored six runs.
Springfield baseball returns to regionals
It wasn’t the prettiest of its 18 victories, but Springfield Local isn’t really concerned about style points at this point of the baseball season.
Hubbard High School commencement
When the moment came when the Class of 2013 at Hubbard High School turned the tassel to the left side of their mortarboard, it may have been a frightening realization to the parents of the 185 new graduates.
Ohio treasurer praised Choffin for its training programs
A college degree isn’t needed to be successful, he says
Doctors save Youngstown boy by 'printing' an airway tube
Doctors utilize 3-D printing in a medical first
Students earn diplomas from Mahoning County High School
The student speaker plans to begin barber school starting next week
Warren grant extension prevents fire department layoffs
The Warren Fire Department is able to rescind the 14 layoff notices the city sent last month following a last-minute one-year extension of a $5 million federal grant.
Three D-II singles players headed to state tournament.
The area’s representative — four singles players and four doubles teams — combined for a record of 8-5.
Ross delivers again as Ursuline outlasts South Range
Ursuline’s Megan Ross, just a freshman, had a chance to be the hero for the second consecutive night.
Canfield’s third win over Poland gives Cardinals district title
Behind Abby Baker’s five-hit shutout, the Cardinals defeated archrival Poland, 4-0.
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today. Residents of
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Brookfield school board, special meeting, 1:45 p.m., DeYor Performing Arts Center.
Some unions now fear health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Some labor unions that enthusiastically backed President Barack
Pot to fraud: Nuggets of news from Statehouse
Opinion: COLUMBUS Another medical marijuana initiative has been cleared for petition activity, paving the
The return of ‘Arrested Development’ keeps everyone guessing Arrested anticipation
By Glenn Whipp Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Just two days before “Ar- rested Development”
Conflict, irony define Israel
Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday When I was leaving Israel last Thursday, after a weeklong trip with a
PISTOL-PACKING PASTOR
McClatchy Newspapers BEAUMONT, Texas Two years ago on Super Bowl Sunday, Pentecostal preacher
Christie cuts ribbon at Jersey shore event
Associated Press SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. New Jersey used a record-breaking gesture Friday to
Could much-rumored movie be next?
Los Angeles Times Just about every time one of the nine regular “Arrested Development” cast
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, May 25, the 145th day of 2013. There are 220 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
COLLEGE OF FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
Doctor of Education Cathleen Joan Cubelic Matthew J. Erickson John H. George Debra Marie
Gosnell was a criminal and got what he deserved, but ...
Editorial: It would not have bothered us if Philadelphia physician Kermit Gosnell had gotten the death penalty.
Prayers in public offices
Opinion: Prayers in public offices Los Angeles Times: Ideally, governmental bodies would refrain from
Couple burglarized
Couple burglarized boardman A Boardman couple were victims of an aggravated burglary Thursday
Newest ‘Bachelorette’ won’t spill the beans
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK ABC’s newest “Bachelorette,” Desiree Hartsock,
Sheriff’s office investigates cameras complaint at county engineer’s office
The Trumbull County Sheriff’s office has investigated a complaint from a union representative at the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office about cameras at the North River Road facility.
Police investigate report of assault
Police investigate report of assault WARREN Police reports said a man stormed into a home in
More district championship softball
DIVISION III Champion 8, Kirtland 6 JEFFERSON Three straight doubles by Mackenzie Kiser,
Troubled veterans graduate local treatment court program
Troubled veterans graduate local treatment court program
newsmakers
newsmakers Rare Superman comic found inside house MINNEAPOLIS It’s considered the Holy Grail
Students take teachers to basketball school
The game marked the student team’s first victory over faculty in about 12 years
Obama addresses academy grads
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON President Barack Obama condemned sexual misconduct in the
Ruling on D&L's permits expected in two to six weeks
The Ohio Oil and Gas Commission completed a hearing on the company's permits this week
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments this week against these people: Nicholas
Penguins’ season ends with ouster from HL tournament
The Penguins were cruising when the wheels came off against UIC.
Youngstown man charged in screwdriver attack
James B. Kennedy III, 24, was arraigned Friday in Youngstown Muncipal Court on felonious assault and aggravated burglary charges.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate was 1 over after 10 holes
Fitch sweeps D-I district track titles
Temperatures in the mid-40s and swirling winds helped the Fitch track and field team feel right at home.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 32.31 —.08 Avalon
QUOTABLE MICHAEL VICK, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, proclaiming that he is the NFL’s fastest QB:
“I really don’t feel like there’s a quarterback in the league who can beat me in a 40-yard dash. If
No surprise: McDonald sweeps D-III district
The Blue Devils’ boys scored 129 points and the girls had 141.5.
Afghan Taliban attack aid group, killing 2 guards, sparking battle
Associated Press KABUL In the latest militant strike on the Afghan capital, Taliban gunmen
Patrick says another Indy 500 ‘less and less likely’
Patrick said she briefly contemplated pulling “double duty” this year and racing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Coca 600.
N. Korean envoy reaches out to China
N. Korean envoy reaches out to China BEIJING A top North Korean envoy has delivered a letter
Federal workers take ‘furlough Friday’
Associated Press WASHINGTON No one answered the tax-help hot line at the IRS on Friday. And you
Soldier’s slaying leads to security review in UK
Associated Press LONDON Both of the suspects accused of butchering a British soldier in broad
Delta unveils new terminal at JFK
Delta unveils new terminal at JFK NEW YORK Delta’s formula for winning over New York travelers
Penguins advance to Eastern finals
James Neal had his first postseason hat trick in Pittsburgh’s 6-2 win over Ottawa.
Streetscape set for June 1
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Streetscape 2013, called “Grow the YO!” will be from 8 a.m. to noon next
Wash. bridge collapse points to bigger problems throughout US
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The collapse of an interstate-highway bridge in Washington
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Rand Paul,
NICK MAYS | THE VINDICATOR
NICK MAYS | THE VINDICATOR Robert Bishop, who served on the USS Tennessee on Dec. 7, 1941, during
Team Andretti strong again on Carb Day at Brickyard
Hunter-Reay and Viso were among the fastest cars on Friday.
Division IV Baseball Championship
Division IV Baseball Championship Springfield10 McDonald6 Next: Springfield vs. Attica Seneca
YSU track athletes seek NCAA qualifying spots
YSU track athletes seek NCAA qualifying spots Greensboro, N.C. Youngstown State senior thrower
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Tom T. Hall is 77. Actor Ian McKellen (“Lord of the Rings”) is 74.
Actress facing charges
Associated Press NEW YORK Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v ZOSO, 6 p.m.: Opening the show for this Led Zeppelin tribute act
Send in info for your VBS
Send in info for your VBS Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the
Answers lie upon church’s shoulders
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. It is more than a statement, song or declaration of faith.
Romano selected to umpire in Division III College World Series
Romano is a YSU graduate who works in the promotions department of WFMJ.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick J. Connolly, 30, of 394 Geneva Ave.,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Friday, May 24 (147 stories)
Ohio kidnap case hero not endorsing free burgers
Ohio kidnap case hero not endorsing free burgers CLEVELAND (AP) — A man who put aside his Big Mac
Biographer regrets affair with former CIA director
Biographer regrets affair with former CIA director RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The biographer whose
Principal recounts tornado hitting Oklahoma school
Principal recounts tornado hitting Oklahoma school MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Teachers and students at
Company investigates explosion at Pa. steeel plant
Company investigates explosion at Pa. steel plant
Judge: Ariz. sheriff’s office profiles Latinos
Judge: Ariz. sheriff’s office profiles Latinos PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that
Arias foreman: Sentencing decision unfair to jury
Arias foreman: Sentencing decision unfair to jury PHOENIX (AP) — The jury foreman in Jodi Arias’
Baseball: Springfield defeats McDonald in district final
The Tigers are back in the Division IV regional tournament.
Softball: Canfield tops Poland in district final
The Cardinals secured a berth in next week's regional tournament.
Ohio casino workers in Toledo agree to unionize
Ohio casino workers in Toledo agree to unionize TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Casino employees in Toledo
Fed grant extension saves jobs of 14 Warren firefighters
Fed grant extension saves jobs of 14 Warren firefighters
Ohioan sentenced in developmental center theft
Ohioan sentenced in developmental center theft DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A former business administrator
Principal recounts storm hitting Okla. school
Principal recounts storm hitting Okla. school MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The principal of the Oklahoma
Freeze warning in effect for tonight
Freeze warning in effect for tonight YOUNGSTOWN — The temperature will drop into the lower 30s
Ohio school district ponders creationism for hot-topic list
Ohio school district ponders creationism for hot-topic list
Boardman couple confront intruder
Boardman couple confront intruder boardman A Boardman couple were victims of an aggravated
Damage reported from magnitude-5.7 quake in Calif.
Damage reported from magnitude-5.7 quake in Calif. GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A moderate earthquake
Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military
Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — With a growing sexual
State treasurer visits Choffin
State treasurer visits Choffin YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel touted the work being done
Arellano Felix drug cartel figure pleads guilty
Arellano Felix drug cartel figure pleads guilty SAN DIEGO (AP) — The last of the Arellano Felix
Britain braces for possible copycat attacks
Britain braces for possible copycat attacks LONDON (AP) — Britain is bracing for clashes with
UK-bound Pakistan plane diverted, 2 men arrested
UK-bound Pakistan plane diverted, 2 men arrested LONDON (AP) - Britain scrambled fighter jets
Warren won’t have to lay off fire fighters
Warren won’t have to lay off fire fighters WARREN The Warren Fire Department is able to rescind
Boccieri won’t run for Congress in 2014
Boccieri won’t run for Congress in 2014 Despite a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Threat at Poland Seminary found not credible by authorities
Threat at Poland Seminary found not credible by authorities POLAND An automated call was sent to
Warren man injured in shooting
A man was wounded in the thigh in a shooting at 268 Ohio Ave. N.W. about 10:50 p.m. Thursday.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 11 a.m.
Church youths plan attic treasure sale
Church youths plan attic treasure sale MINERAL RIDGE The youth group from the First Presbyterian
Andretti enters Indy 500 trying to shake curse
Associated Press Indianapolis Shortly before he left home for Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Marco
South Side man is turning a vacant lot into a community garden
He’s planting fruit and vegetable seeds on the Hillman Street parcel
Man sentenced for providing drugs in overdose death
Judge says prior record shows no hope of rehabilitation
Howland loses momentum, game after rain delay
Aurora scored one in the fourth inning on an RBI single from Joey Zidones before exploding for a seven-run fifth inning.
Man facing federal child pornography charges
The accused man could also be facing state rape charges.
Cooper pitches around rain in Fitch victory
The Falcons will meet Aurora in a district final tonight at Cene Park.
Dr. Laura Meeks wins 2013 Athena Award
As president of Eastern Gateway Community College, Meeks was selected from 28 other nominees
17th All-American Bike Show caps annual March of Dimes drive
The home of the Chevrolet Cruze willingly shared its floor with another American brand Thursday in an effort to raise money to help premature infants.
Morales president-elect of UAW 1714
After 6 years Dave Green is out as president and will be replaced by second-generation autoworker
Local girl gives back
Girl Scout Jessica Shobel-Christmas designed and manufactured two child sized picnic tables to donate to Boardman Park as part of her Gold Award service project.
Students attend leadership conference
Two Information Technology students from the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center attended
Austintown Lions Club hosts annual 5K
The Austintown Lions Club had their 18th annual 5K run at Austintown Township Park May 11.
Fitch Jazz Fest is a family affair
The Austintown Fitch Spring Jazz Festival featured performances from the Fitch jazz band with members of their families May 7.
SJIHM students celebrate science
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary students celebrated science during a school-wide fun day May 17.
Students learn about their heritage
Helen Dinda’s fourth-grade class at St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary found a unique way to
Boardman band presents spring jazz concert
The Boardman High School spring jazz concert will be May 31 at 7 p.m. in the Boardman High School
Local author takes a chance
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Bradley’s Book Outlet in the Southern Park Mall hosted
Local lifter receives awards
Thirty-one-year-old Chris Carson, a power lifter from Boardman, received first place at a meet in
Story time has gardens galore
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Librarian John Yingling hosted a garden-themed story time May
Hilltop fourth-graders present the Buckeye Trivia Show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In their final days at Hilltop Elementary School, the
Students celebrate with ice cream and bounce arounds
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School were treated to
Preschooler art showcased at Canfield United Methodist Church
Canfield United Methodist Church Preschool had its fourth annual Art Show, which showcased several pieces from each student in each class, May 16.
C. H. Campbell celebrates Arbor Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
CVMS musicians excel at competition
Members of the Canfield Village Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade bands participated in the
Pick your event for a Memorial Day remembrance
Pick your event for a Memorial Day bash. The Memorial Day weekend promises warm weather for outdoor shows and activities
Hilltop teachers and staff honored at luncheon
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School teachers and staff were
Students inspired by leaders
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School third-grade students got a civics
Student named Grand National handwriting winner
Dobbins Elementary School student Jackie Grisdale was named the State, National and Grand National winner of Zaner-Bloser's handwriting contest during a ceremony at the school May 7. Grisdale was the third Dobbins student to be named state winner and the first to be awarded the Grand National title.
‘Appy Hour’ at Poland Libaray
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Adults learned about the latest travel apps during
North students learn about robots
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Students at North Elementary School learned about
Ursuline softball stuns Newton Falls
The Irish rallied from a 6-0 deficit with a big seventh inning.
Poland Story time takes flight for kids
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Poland librarian Vikki Peck hosted a story time all about
Mooney’s Penza wins district long jump title
Lakeview’s 4x800-meter relay captured a second district title in the event in the past three years.
May 10
May 10 Criminal damaging: A woman in the 1000 block of Tiffany Boulevard noticed a large scratch
YSU festival seeks volunteers
The 15th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, scheduled for July 13 and 14 at YSU, is seeking
Austintown briefs
Dollar General Literacy Foundation donates to library The Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Summer festival seeks volunteers
The 15th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, scheduled for July 13 and 14 at Youngstown State
HMHP Foundation plans car show
The HMHP Foundation is planning the first Fuel the Fight: Drive Out Prostate Cancer mega car show
Poland briefs
Dollar General Literacy Foundation donates to library The Dollar General Literacy Foundation
YSU festival seeks volunteers
The 15th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, scheduled for July 13 and 14 at YSU, is seeking
Summer festival seeks volunteers
The 15th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, scheduled for July 13 and 14 at Youngstown State
Canfield briefs
Dollar General Literacy Foundation donates to library The Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Poland sports briefs
Memorial mile race set The 23rd annual Memorial Mile running road race will be Monday at 9:35
Boardman sports briefs
Glenwood girls take on Center The Boardman Glenwood Middle School girls track team lost to Center
Summer festival seeks volunteers
The 15th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, scheduled for July 13 and 14 at Youngstown State
Boardman briefs
Boardman resident named to dean’s list Jessica Yozwiak, a sophomore biology major and a resident
Boys track team concludes Federal League season
The Boardman boys track team concluded its Federal League schedule with a 93-44 victory over the
Canfield sports briefs
Diamondback offers golf clinics Diamondback Golf Course will host golf clinics for boys and girls
Imprisoned Amish allowed to skip high-school classes
Associated Press CLEVELAND Amish imprisoned in beard-cutting attacks on fellow Amish in Ohio
Palmer’s first-round 62 leads at Colonial
Palmer matched the lowest PGA Tour first-round score at Colonial.
Teachers, kids from devastated school reunite
Associated Press MOORE, Okla. Students from a suburban Oklahoma City elementary school destroyed
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
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Salem’s Shivers breaks his own D-II district meet record
Shivers is the defending Division II state champion in the discus.
Boy Scouts OK plan to accept openly gay boys, but not leaders
Associated Press GRAPEVINE, Texas The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY Events schedule Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless
MONUMENT TOUR
MONUMENT TOUR Living tribute Honor veterans this Memorial Day with The Vindicator’s Soldiers
Charged in threats
Charged in threats CLEVELAND A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging a
Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack
Associated Press LONDON A man seen with bloody hands wielding a butcher knife after the killing
Accused rapist appears in court
The accused man is asking the court to throw out some evidence collected by police.
ODDLY ENOUGH
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YEARS AGO
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POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD May 19
Surplus food
Surplus food Food 4 Your Soul, 2614 Glenwood Ave., formerly Mr. Paul’s Bakery, Youngstown,
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville Village Council, 10 a.m., 140 E. Liberty St. AGENDA runs daily.
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Even a narrow victory can shrink
Opinion: The close Democratic primary for Youngstown mayor got even closer when all of the votes were
Medical-pot issue clears ballot board
Associated Press COLUMBUS A proposed constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Franklin E. Ansevin, 39, of 399 Brookfield Ave.,
Browns’ Weeden to help after Oklahoma tornado
Associated Press BEREA Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden is heading home to help his cherished
Strongsville company pleads guilty in fish-deaths case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Strongsville company and the owner’s wife have pleaded guilty for
Raiders’ big inning leads to 10-0 rout of Bulldogs
South Range will meet Ursuline in a district final today.
Counterfeit money recovered from Austintown Get Go
Police recovered $220 in counterfeit money from the GetGo Thursday morning.
Today’s entertainment picks:
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I-5 bridge collapses in northwest Wash.
I-5 bridge collapses in northwest Wash. MOUNT VERNON, Wash. An Interstate 5 bridge over a river
Oklahoma teachers turn heroes
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IRS scandal fails to dent Obama’s standing
Opinion: For more than two years, GOP lawmakers have sought — and failed — to find a scandal to take down the
City looks at ways to cut cost of new South Side fire station
All 8 proposals for the work were over the estimate
Local TV stations in cable staredown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Efforts to reach a new deal between Time Warner Cable and the company
Canfield’s Brode sets Harvard record
Canfield’s Brode sets Harvard record BOSTON Canfield High graduate Dustin Brode broke Harvard’s
‘Epic’ doesn’t live up to its title
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Derivative as all get out and plainly concocted by a
Equality for military families
Opinion: By Maj. GEN. DENNIS LAICH Special to The Vindicator When our senator, Rob Portman, took a stand
Two sides of President Obama
Opinion: President Obama gave two commencement addresses in one to graduates of Morehouse College in Atlanta,
Obama is drifting
Opinion: By Clarence Lusane McClatchy-Tribune President Obama is betraying his own promises and his
Public transit workers on strike
Public transit workers on strike lisbon Workers for Columbiana County’s public transit system
All-City Variety Show returns Saturday
The show is a fundraiser for an intramural sports program for city school elementary students
COMING TOMORROW
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Hero in kidnap case gets free McDonald’s for a year
Associated Press CLEVELAND The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women
Grand jury in rape probe reconvenes
Associated Press COLUMBUS An eastern Ohio grand jury examining whether other laws were broken in
‘Fast & Furious 6’ Going nowhere fast
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Bad movies are rarely as much fun as these “Fast and the
HOBBY lobby Birth-control coverage up for an appeal
Associated Press DENVER In the most-prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.
Obama defends drones, sees less terror threat
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond
School board mulls creationism curriculum
Associated Press SPRINGBORO, Ohio A civil rights group is asking a southwest Ohio school
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Hopper painting fetches $19M NEW YORK An Edward Hopper painting of New York City’s
Reynolds right for role in ‘Liberace’
By MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOX AP Entertainment Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. In the new film “Behind
Scrap thieves show again what a scourge on society they are
Editorial: Scrap thieves are certainly among the dimmest lights in the pantheon of petty crooks. We have
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Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias penalty; retrial set
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Teen arrested in death of his 2 brothers in Utah
Teen arrested in death of his 2 brothers in Utah WEST POINT, Utah (AP) — A teenager was arrested
S. Sudan leader: Int’l court ‘humiliates’ Africa
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Study: Amphibians disappearing at alarming rate
Study: Amphibians disappearing at alarming rate GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A new study has
Youngstown man charged with threatening the president
Youngstown man charged with threatening the president CLEVELAND A federal grand jury returned a
Youngstown man gets 5-year prison term for 2011 assault
Youngstown man gets 5-year prison term for 2011 assault
Woman gets prison for sex with minor
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Mahoning grand jury indicts Willie Wilks in Tuesday homicide
Mahoning grand jury indicts Willie Wilks in Tuesday homicide
Muslim hardliners ID London terror suspect
Muslim hardliners ID London terror suspect LONDON (AP) — Two Muslim hardliners say the man seen
Obama defends drone strikes but says no cure-all
Obama defends drone strikes but says no cure-all WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama today
Jury in Jodi Arias trial resumes deliberations
Jury in Jodi Arias trial resumes deliberations PHOENIX (AP) — Jurors in Jodi Arias’ trial resumed
Man gets five years for slashing other man's throat
Man gets five years for slashing other man's throat WARREN A Girard man who was being
Nader loses appeal of ’04 ballots in Maine
Nader loses appeal of ’04 ballots in Maine PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Ralph Nader has lost his bid to
Teen brother questioned in death of 2 Utah boys
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Defense releases photos, texts of Trayvon Martin
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Spelling Bee, Greatest Golfer, Vindy honors, and shale discussions
May 23, 2013 | Golfers, Todd and Jonah Karzmer, visit at 10 a.m.
UK attack suspects part of previous investigations
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Shuttered NM plant resumes making peanut butter
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Greatest juniors has largest first-day field ever Saturday
The largest opening-day field in the three years of Greatest Golfer of the Valley juniors division tees off Saturday at Pine Lakes.
Provisional ballots don't change Boardman levy vote outcome
Provisional ballots don't change Boardman levy vote outcome
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Billy and Lindsey Brink of Cayce, S.C., announce the birth of a son, Owen Douglas. He was born May 8
Learning Dog plans June 1 open house
Learning Dog plans June 1 open house HUBBARD The Learning Dog Training & Enrichment Center has
LeBron saves Heat at buzzer in Game 1
James scored on an uncontested drive to the basket as time expired for a 103-102 win over Indiana.
Canfield doubles duo complete opposites
Will Brown and Nick Debiec will compete today in the Division I district at Oberlin College.
Panel approves new doors for downtown pub
They will be eight-foot high glass doors with five to six sections that can either all be opened, or the sections can be opened individually.
Glass Harp drummer joins Clapton tribute act
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com During the late ’60s and early ’70s, Eric Clapton often
Jann Klose returns with music "Mosaic"
Jann Klose never called Youngstown home, but you wouldn’t know that in talking with the eclectic singer-guitarist. Without prompting, the New York City resident effuses utter excitement about his CD-release show at the Lemon Grove on Sunday.
JonesFest shifts its focus toward art and activities
JonesFest, the annual music event featuring jam band Jones for Revival and friends, will be this Saturday and Sunday at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park.
When it comes to album concepts, The Zou kills
Born in a dream and based on the life of an artist, the new album from The Zou is not exactly an exercise in definitive answers and concrete facts.
Ursuline rolls to district title
One day after routing Campbell Memorial, 14-3, the Irish were back at it again on Wednesday.
The port authority will provide the racino with $60 million in capital lease financing
A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for the racino in Austintown.
Penguins take commanding 3-1 series lead
Jarome Iginla and James Neal each scored twice for the Penguins.
Canfield, Poland softball teams set to meet in district final
Canfield beat Hubbard and Poland topped West Branch in D-II district semifinals.
Landscaper should meet your expectations
By Tara Fodor OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer Need a landscaper? Choose wisely. Whether
New Castle man’s play to get NY premiere
“A Little More Than You Wanted to Spend,” a play about a parent’s loss of a child written and performed by New Castle, Pa., native Chris Clavelli, will receive its New York premiere in a four-week engagement at The Drilling Company, 236 W. 78th St., beginning June 6.
Serendipity Christian Preschool marks 30th year with float in Boardman Memorial Day parade
Members of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where the preschool is housed, volunteered to build the whimsical float
Blunting the Japanese beetle
Q. What can I do right now to get rid of Japanese beetle grubs so they won’t attack my plants this
ENTERTAINING THOUGHTS
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Today
Today Art Celebrate Art Opening Reception, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Youngstown Public Library ,
“save me” (8 p.m., nbc): Anne Heche returns to series TV in the new sitcom “Save
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Aces Fire Grill, 1738 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-757-3835
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CD RATES
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MEMORIAL DAY | Events schedule
Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless other- wise noted, all events are Monday,
NLRB’s school-door stand
Opinion: WASHINGTON Early in an opinion issued recently by a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court
Ohio Senate must no longer stonewall Nitro’s Law
Editorial: “No person shall knowingly torture, torment, needlessly mutilate or maim, cruelly beat, poison,
Finances continue to improve at McDonald schools
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD McDonald schools Treasurer Bill Johnson said the
birthdays
birthdays Actress Barbara Barrie is 82. Actress Joan Collins is 80. Actor Charles Kimbrough
newsmakers
newsmakers Photos of Monroe for exhibition stolen PRAGUE A publicist for an upcoming Marilyn
TIME TOSFLBPLANT
TIME TOSFLBPLANT By Barb Delisio OSU Master Gardener It’s nearing the end of May, when annual
NEW THIS WEEK
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‘Dusk to Dawn’ concert
‘Dusk to Dawn’ concert Julia Wilcox and Amanda Matson will present “Dusk to Dawn,” a concert from
Tornadoes have an eerie, evil sound
Opinion: By John Kass Chicago Tribune Does a killer tornado really sound like a freight train? “I don’t
Civil War battle re-enactment
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Jubilee Garden
Jubilee Garden Today: 11:30 a.m., Kick-Off Luncheon. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Caroline Megginson and Donald Pick, Struthers, boy, May 21.
Springfield overcomes six errors to outlast Lowellvile
Springfield (17-7) will play McDonald at 6 tonight at Cene Park for the district title.
Whispering Pines seeks juniors
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Selected local stocks
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oddly enough
oddly enough Birth of anteater has Conn. zoo staff puzzled GREENWICH, Conn. An anteater has
Sheely’s trading deals for donation
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Bill would eliminate statute of limitations on sex crimes
Currently, there is a 20-year-window for prosecution
Homeless criminals
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Whenever one of our cities gets a star turn as host of some super-
D&L argues for restoration of permits
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS This much is clear: Ben Lupo was affiliated with a
Arrest made in ricin-letter scare
Arrest made in ricin-letter scare SPOKANE, Wash. A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in
Wright State tops YSU in Horizon League tournament opener
The Penguins will play at 7 tonight against the winner of this morning’s UIC-Valparaiso game
DISTRICT TENNIS QUALIFIERS
DIVISION I @ Don Hunsinger Courts, Oberlin College Doubles No. 2 seeds: Will Brown-Nick Debiec,
top 10 DECLINES
top 10 DECLINES The U.S. Census Bureau lists Youngs-town as the community with a population of at
Youngstown tops list for largest population percentage decline between 2010 and 2012
It’s the only city on the census list with a decline of more than 2 percent
South Range’s Kenney wins discus in D-III
Kenney has battled back from two catastrophic knee injuries.
Port authority board extends DeLeon's contract
Board of birectors unanimously approve port authority executive director's contract
Event offers freedom from back pain
Event offers freedom from back pain BOARDMAN The Eastern Ohio Chiro- practic Society is
IRS official refuses questions
Associated Press WASHINGTON At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service
McDonald bats overpower Jackson-Milton
An 11-run inning accounted for most of the Blue Devils’ damage.
Okla. tornado damage estimated at $2B
Associated Press MOORE, Okla. The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have
4 Americans killed in drone strikes since ’09
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday
Arias jury deadlocked, must keep deliberating
Associated Press PHOENIX Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder said Wednesday they were unable to
Falcons’ Price second in discus
Fitch, Marlington tied after four events in D-I district track meet.
Terrorism suspected in slashing attack in London
Los Angeles Times LONDON As bystanders watched in horror, two assailants purportedly hacked a
Man shot to death while being questioned in Boston probe
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities in central
Learning a ‘Triangle’ lesson
Opinion: By Richard Greenwald and Michael Hirsch Los Angeles Times The deaths of more than 600 garment
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald L. Gengler Jr., 47, of 655 W. Pinelake Road,
Pessimism continues to grow
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday A recent survey indicates that the American middle class has become
Pickler has her timing down — and so does Stambaugh
Kellie Pickler was a midlevel country singer a few months ago, but today she’s America’s latest
Banks still want bailouts
Opinion: Banks still want bailouts Philadelphia Inquirer: The nation’s biggest banks are waging an
Salem school project budget deficit in 2017
Ohio senators are currently debating two plans that could bring two different amounts to the state’s schools.
House panel OKs amendment on visas
House panel OKs amendment on visas WASHINGTON The U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Liberty Township trustees, special meeting, noon, administration building, 1315
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Angry Tears,SDRq the movie, will be filming at 3 p.m. Saturday at Renaissance
Blooms and bugs
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Wednesday, May 22 (107 stories)
Human rights group protests US drone killings
Human rights group protests US drone killings NEW YORK (AP) — A top human rights organization is
Ex-PSU prez seeks dismissal of criminal charges
Ex-PSU prez seeks dismissal of criminal charges HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State President
Homes sales within Northeast Ohio are up more than 15 percent in April compared
Homes sales within Northeast Ohio are up more than 15 percent in April compared
Bill would block release of some Newtown records
Bill would block release of some Newtown records HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s
Colo. governor delays convicted killer’s execution
Colo. governor delays convicted killer’s execution DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper
Youngstown City Council Safety Committee meeting canceled
Youngstown City Council Safety Committee meeting canceled Youngstown The Youngstown City Council
Arias jury deadlocked but must keep deliberating
Arias jury deadlocked but must keep deliberating PHOENIX (AP) — Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder
Fort Hood suspect seeks to fire Army attorneys
Fort Hood suspect seeks to fire Army attorneys FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The Army psychiatrist
Ohio inmate captured after walking away from garage
Ohio inmate captured after walking away from garage
Cameron: ‘Indications’ London attack terror-related
Cameron: ‘Indications’ London attack terror-related LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister David
Police capture Willie Wilks, suspect in North Side shooting
Police capture Willie Wilks, suspect in North Side shooting YOUNGSTOWN — The city man wanted in
Chicago Board of Ed to vote on 53 school closings
Chicago Board of Ed to vote on 53 school closings CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Board of Education is
Poland Seminary High School evacuated
Poland Seminary High School evacuated poland Poland Seminary High School was evacuated at
FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe
FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Chechen immigrant was shot to
Attorney returns home
Was missing before found in Wisconsin SPRINGFIELD Atty. Jonathan Schoenike has returned home.
Turnpike plazas will bring between 400 and 450 full- and part-time jobs
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2 infants among 10 kids killed in Oklahoma tornado
2 infants among 10 kids killed in Oklahoma tornado OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Two infants were among the
Austintown racino groundbreaking set for next Thursday
Austintown racino groundbreaking set for next Thursday Austintown A groundbreaking ceremony for
Police seek Willie Wilks Jr. in woman’s shooting death
Police seek Willie Wilks Jr. in woman’s shooting death YOUNGSTOWN Police are searching for the
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
South class of '42 reunion canceled
South class of ’42 reunion canceled BOARDMAN South High School January Class of 1942 reunion,
ABWA chapter selects Woman of the Year
Tri-Gold Chapter of ABWA selects Kay Meyers as Woman of the Year
Mooney rolls past Struthers in D-II final
Juniors Ryan Megyesi and Gino DiVincenzo stood out for Cardinal Mooney (20-7).
Discouraged workers drive shrinking labor force
Valley economy is doing better than rest of the state, but recovery remains slow.
South Range ace Deal shuts out Girard
South Range (22-5) will meet Usuline in a district final today.
Marc Dann seeks the reinstatement of his law license
He served the six-month suspension, but reinstatement may take a while
Jackson-Milton outslugs Mineral Ridge
The Bluejays advance to the Division IV regional at Kent State.
Falcons survive late trouble in district semifinal
Freshman pitcher Alex Franken wriggles out of a seventh-inning jam as Fitch prevails.
Formal garden at Stambaugh Auditorium revamped
A dedication is planned at 9 a.m. May 30 when an announcement about weekday concerts will be made.
Speed limit set to increase
Change will impact 570 miles of highway By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Speedsters,
Aid tornado victims
Aid tornado victims WARREN The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is accepting monetary
Kasich honors Ohio troops killed in action
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS It was in the middle of the reading of the names of Ohio
Police are looking for man who robbed Midwest Money Center
Boardman police are looking for the man believed to have taken $20,000 from Midwest Money Center
Burger hunt
Burger hunt The guys are going out on their monthly review tonight at 6:30. If you’re the first to
Wine drinkers go light and white for summer
Sales of white wine increase during the summer, statistics show.
Search for survivors is nearly complete
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.
Cavaliers win NBA lottery
The Cavaliers won the lottery for the second time in three years Tuesday, giving them the No. 1 pick for the June 27 draft.
YSU, Wright State in Horizon League tournament opener today
The Penguins (14-41) begin the postseason as underdogs.
major league boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 5, Indians 1 DetroitCleveland abrhbiabrhbi Dirks cf-lf5122Bourn
Medical conditions played role in lawyer's disappearance
The lawyer and school board member was found in Wisconsin.
Snider’s grand slam powers Pirates
Wandy Rodriguez (5-2) allowed three runs on six hits over six innings for the Pirates, who have won nine of 11.
Teen conservatives to meet in Boardman
Teen conservatives to meet in Boardman BOARDMAN The Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana Teenage
Senate panel OKs immigration bill
Senate panel OKs immigration bill washington Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at
Girard citizens partner with officials to 'green' up city
Girard environmental organization to have first meeting Wednesday
FBI IDs Benghazi suspects — but no arrests yet
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the
Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year.
Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year.
Accused wife killer Honaker to be transferred to hospital for evaluation
A Trumbull County judge has ordered Royce Honaker, 60, of Southington to be admitted to a state psychiatric hospital to be evaluated for mental competency.
Chardon school-shooting victims’ families file suit against charity
Associated Press CHARDON Relatives of three teenagers killed in a Northeast Ohio school shooting
Coroner: Man died of gunshot wound to head
Staff report WARREN The death of Michael C. Anderson, 23, of Seventh Street Southwest in Warren
Kidnap suspect’s dogs go to foster care
Associated Press CLEVELAND Three dogs seized from a man charged with holding three women captive
Code enforcement gets short shrift
Opinion: Code enforcement gets short shrift There is an issue that paral- lels the shortage of sanitarians
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown City Council safety committee, 5 p.m., caucus room, sixth floor, city
Arias begs for life; jury deliberates
Associated Press PHOENIX Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she
Lawyer: Feds probe Powell case
Associated Press WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah The lawyer for the family of missing Utah woman Susan
Warren to receive low-interest loan to replace two miles of water lines
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is providing a low-interest loan to Warren to replace more than two miles of deteriorating water lines in its drinking water distribution system.
Warren man arraigned in Sunday morning homicide
Jarred Watson was arraigned Tuesday morning on a murder charge, accused of killing his ex-girlfriend’s father early Sunday on Dickey Avenue Northwest.
ODOT project would improve US 422
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing the rehabilitation of
Is Pope Francis an exorcist?
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis’ fascination with the devil took on remarkable new
Browns bring back RB Jackson; Cook waived
Browns bring back RB Jackson; Cook waived CLEVELAND The Browns signed running back Brandon
preventing a dog attack
preventing a dog attack Don’t run past a dog. Dogs love to chase and catch things. Don’t give them
MEMORIAL DAY Events schedule
Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are on
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Luis A. Munoz, 44, of 1606 Second St., Youngstown,
Harding’s best softball season ends in district semifinal
Nicole Doyle pitched a one-hitter and struck out 19 as Aurora eliminated the Raiders, 1-0.
Shale growth boosts chemical industry
Staff report youngstown The growth of shale gas has contributed to investments in the chemical
GREATEST GOLFER JUNIORS
GREATEST GOLFER JUNIORS The Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers National Bank tees
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH So, who let the dogs out? Intoxicated neighbor accused LONDON, Ky. Who let the
Ursuline rolls past Campbell Memorial, 14-3
The Fighting Irish will meet South Range in a district final today.
Cast looks forward to new roles
By John Anderson Newsday Throughout humankind’s long experience with debauchery, indulgence and
Don’t fence me in
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords Many folks with big incomes are responding to the tensions of
Apply now for a tax dodge
Opinion: Last week, after the news broke that Internal Revenue Service agents in Cincinnati had been giving
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and the gang are burning rubber again in “Fast and Furious 6,”
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and the gang are burning rubber again in “Fast and Furious 6,” the latest in
Rolling Stones exhibition to open at Rock Hall
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com If Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones
Big Chuck & Little John at museum
Staff report Warren “Big Chuck & Little John Live!” will come to the National Packard Museum on
Tyranny is no longer ‘lurking’
Opinion: Given last week’s revelation that the IRS targeted conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status,
An unwanted ‘Hangover’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Slow, sentimental and somewhat sedated, the third “Hangover”
Justice demands more
Opinion: Justice demands more Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W. Va.: The administration of justice sometimes
Protesters rally at FirstEnergy meeting
Protesters rally at FirstEnergy meeting morgantown, w.va. At least 200 union workers picketed
OHIO TURNPIKE 2 service plazas to open
Staff report New Springfield After a lengthy delay and millions spent to replace facilities
Once again, tragedy from afar strikes a chord close to home
Editorial: It has been nearly 28 years since a killer tornado swept through the Mahoning and Shenango valleys,
TOMORROW in vibe
TOMORROW in vibe An overview of what’s new at the region’s amusement parks and water parks.
Throw the best party on the block
Throw the best party on the block Nothing brings people together quite like a neighborhood picnic
The case of the patented genes
Opinion: WASHINGTON Angelina Jolie’s genes threatened to kill her. But, for the time being anyway, she
Out and about
Out and about Mark and Mike paid a visit to The Elmton this week for what will be their third Sig
Turn it up
Turn it up Food reviewer Rebecca Sloan intends to spice things up for her next restaurant review.
Tuesday, May 21 (98 stories)
Coast Guard deserter to be confined
Coast Guard deserter to be confined HONOLULU (AP) — A military judge has ruled that a Coast Guard
Zimmerman attorneys want jurors to hear about Trayvon Martin’s pot use
Zimmerman attorneys want jurors to hear about Trayvon Martin’s pot use ORLANDO, Fla. - Trayvon
Hospitals treat more than 200 after Okla. tornado
Hospitals treat more than 200 after Okla. tornado OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Hospital officials say
Mourners say Hofstra student’s death preventable
Mourners say Hofstra student’s death preventable TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Some mourners are echoing
German climber dies on Alaska’s Mount McKinley
German climber dies on Alaska’s Mount McKinley ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials say a 59-year-
Deal on bin Laden evidence made in WikiLeaks case
Deal on bin Laden evidence made in WikiLeaks case FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Lawyers in the court-
The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area
The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area BOSTON (AP) — The 50th Super Bowl will be held
Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma
Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The fire chief in the
Boil-water advisory issued for Hubbard Twp. street
Boil-water advisory issued for area of Hubbard Twp.
Court strikes down Arizona 20-week abortion ban
Court strikes down Arizona 20-week abortion ban SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal court in San
Crews race to find survivors of Oklahoma twister
Crews race to find survivors of Oklahoma twister MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Emergency crews searched the
Arias tells jury what she’ll do if allowed to live
Arias tells jury what she’ll do if allowed to live PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias told a jury today
Two turnpike service plazas open in Springfield Township
Two turnpike service plazas open in Springfield Township After a lengthy delay and millions spent
Man found in burned car was shot in head
Man found in burned car was shot in head WARREN The death of Michael C. Anderson, 23, of Seventh
Two nurses arraigned on drug charges
Two nurses arraigned on drug charges YOUNGSTOWN Two of four nurses charged in connection with
Two men arraigned in murder case
Two men arraigned in murder case YOUNGSTOWN Two men appeared for arraignment on charges related
Dann seeks to get law license reinstated
Dann seeks to get law license reinstated COLUMBUS — Former Attorney General Marc Dann, who lost
Red Cross accepting monetary donations for Oklahoma tornado victims
Red Cross accepting monetary donations for Oklahoma tornado victims WARREN The American Red
Death toll cut in half as new day breaks in Moore, Oklahoma
Death toll cut in half as new day break in Moore, Oklahoma
April’s unemployment rate for the Valley falls by 0.7 percent
April’s unemployment rate for the Valley falls by 0.7 percent YOUNGSTOWN Increased employment,
Church to sponsor cornhole tournament
Church to sponsor cornhole tournament RAVENNA Edinburg United Church, 4081 Rock Spring Road,
‘Like a freight train’
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph.
A local body builder determined to balance life and the gym
For local body builder and Boardman resident Chris Carson, bodybuilding is more than a hobby. It's a lifestyle.
Dragon slayer: Muntean pitches Struthers into district final
Muntean induced 10 fly-ball outs and walked just two while picking up his fifth win of the year.
Cardinal Mooney outlasts Poland, 9-8
Kane Durkin survived three straight Poland doubles in the sixth inning.
Tribe rallies to sweep Mariners
The Cleveland Indians somehow pulled out a game they had no business winning.
Man turns self in after being charged with Warren murder
Police were busy Monday investigating a Sunday homicide, three gunshot victims, a rape and a woman cut several times with a knife.
Ridge, JM set for district final showdown
The Rams topped Columbiana, 8-3, and the Bluejays beat Western Reserve, 8-5.
State House member to run for Ohio treasurer
Third Democrat to declare candidacy for statewide office
United restarts 787 flights
United Airlines put its 787 back in the air Monday, with both the airline and Boeing hoping to put the plane’s four-month grounding behind them.
The focus is on education, income, health and community support services
Donor-designated funds totalled $140,586.
Senators get away with shirking
Opinion: Senators get away with shirking On a recent Thursday, each and every one of the eight Republican
Military sex abuse has long-term impact
Associated Press WASHINGTON New government figures underscore the staggering long-term
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, May 21, the 141st day of 2013. There are 224 days left in the year. Associated
$1 million initiative pays $50,000 each for third and fourth year
Area high school grads are eligible
Pills collected
Pills collected WARREN The prescription-pill collection effort carried out May 9 at the Geauga-
EMS Week events
EMS Week events YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN The Humility of Mary Health Partners Mobile Intensive Care
Europe resists extremism
Opinion: BARCELONA It hardly qualifies as breaking news that Europe is in the middle of a deep and
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald R. Campbell, 48, of 530 Cornell Drive,
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.
Economists predict increase in US consumer spending
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumer spending is likely to pick up this year while government
Wimps will lose to barbarians every time
Opinion: An all too familiar scene was enacted on the campus of Swarthmore College during a meeting on May
Senators’ Anderson bounces back against Penguins
Craig Anderson shut down Sidney Crosby on a breakaway and made an acrobatic stop on Evgeni Malkin.
3 deadly falls in a month in Hocking Hills
Associated Press LOGAN, Ohio The second deadly fall in three days in the Hocking Hills region of
Boardman schools official warns of 5% cut in funding
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman schools director of
Sustainable Shale head calls for broad discussion
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Andrew Place once planted 5,500 trees on his 210-acre Greene County
Yahoo looks at regaining cool with Tumblr deal
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool
First Niles dividend
First Niles dividend niles First Niles Financial Inc., the parent company of Home Federal
Castroneves, Franchitti seek fourth Indy 500 win
Associated Press NEW YORk Helio Castroneves figures plenty of today’s fans have never seen a
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Helpful suspect in burglary left ID in vehicle SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. Police
5 killed in van crash
5 killed in van crash ST. LOUIS A van carrying 11 men returning from a California religious
Ohio bill would make more government meetings public
Associated Press DAYTON A proposal in the state Senate would require more government meetings to
Ex-Penguin Stanton signs with CFL team
Ex-Penguin Stanton signs with CFL team Former Youngstown State defensive tackle Aronde Stanton has
Testing starts at ex-park near Ohio cancer cluster
Associated Press FREMONT, Ohio Whirlpool Corp. began soil and water testing Monday at a former
Man faces sex charges
Man faces sex charges WARREN Bond was set at $150,000 for James L. Austin, 42, of 1335 Front
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 32.77 .04 Avalon
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS The Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek dies Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a
HOW TO HELP
HOW TO HELP Tupperware fundraiser: Information is available on Port’s Facebook page, Ed Needs A
Car bombings kill 95 in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraq’s wave of bloodshed sharply escalated Monday with more than a
MLB boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 10, Mariners 8 10 innings, SeattleCleveland abrhbiabrhbi MSndrs
Elza’s home run lifts Bristol over Maplewood
The Panthers will meet three-time defending district champion Mathews today.
Just won $590M? Get good team
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. So you have a lottery ticket worth $590.5 million. Now what?
State OKs dollars for Camp Ravenna, Falls Readiness Center
State OKs dollars for Camp Ravenna, Falls Readiness Center
Obama spokesman: More aides knew about IRS audit
Associated Press WASHINGTON White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers
Powder in letter leads to evacuation of Ohio building
Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio Authorities say a government building in southwestern Ohio was
Ortiz wins in K.O. Drugs second-round action
The senior from Struthers High is set to graduate in two weeks.
Man, 19, accused of stabbing infant
Associated Press SANDUSKY A 19-year-old man suspected of stabbing an 11-week-old baby to death
Guan, 14, to play in the Memorial
Guan became the youngest player to make the cut in the Masters last month.
Warren patrolman terminated from employment for failing fitness test
Patrolman David Gallagher was terminated from his job at the Warren Police Department Thursday as a result of failing a “fitness for duty” evaluation conducted by a physician.
Why can IRS question your motives?
Opinion: By Matthew Spalding Heritage Foundation Across this great land, patriotic Americans are behaving
Anadarko exec is new Chesapeake CEO
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Chesapeake Energy has chosen Anadarko Petroleum executive Robert
Suicide bomber kills 14
Associated Press KABUL A suicide bomber dressed in a police uniform killed 14 people including
Added scrutiny of charter schools in city and state is overdue, but finally coming
Editorial: State and local education lead- ers are committing themselves to beefed-up monitoring of Ohio’s
New rules for fall TV season
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK The most striking thing about the broadcast TV
“The Bachelor’s Funniest Moments” (8 p.m., ABC): “The Bachelor’s
“The Bachelor’s Funniest Moments” (8 p.m., ABC): “The Bachelor’s Funniest Moments” is a new special
Farm donates eggs
Farm donates eggs YOUNGSTOWN For the sixth year, Trillium Farms is helping to fill the tables of
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Monday, May 20 (94 stories)
5 killed in crash in Ill.; van coming from Calif.
5 killed in crash in Ill.; van coming from Calif. ST. LOUIS (AP) — A van carrying 11 men returning
Joplin sending help to Moore, Okla.
Joplin sending help to Moore, Okla. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — About a dozen public safety employees from
Deadliest US tornadoes since 1900
Deadliest US tornadoes since 1900 A list of the 10 deadliest tornadoes in the United States since
UPDATE: Oklahoma tornado kills 51
UPDATE: Oklahoma tornado kills 51 MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile
Oklahoma twister tracked path of 1999 tornado
Oklahoma twister tracked path of 1999 tornado NEW YORK (AP) - Today’s powerful tornado in suburban
Saudi with pressure cooker in baggage seeks bond
Saudi with pressure cooker in baggage seeks bond DETROIT (AP) — A Saudi man arrested at Detroit
UPDATE: Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 37
UPDATE: Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 37 MOORE, Okla. (AP) - A monstrous tornado
37 killed in Oklahoma tornado; death toll to rise
37 killed in Oklahoma tornado; death toll to rise MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma Medical
37 killed in Oklahoma tornado
37 killed in Oklahoma tornado State medical examiner’s office: 37 killed in Oklahoma tornado;
Nearly 60 hurt by Oklahoma tornado
Nearly 60 hurt by Oklahoma tornado OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Hospitals treating nearly 60 injured,
Judge denies motion to suppress photo lineup in homicide case
Judge denies motion to suppress photo lineup in homicide case Judge denies motion to suppress
Teen shot in shoulder on Youngstown’s north side
Teen shot in shoulder on Youngstown’s north side Teen shot in shoulder on Youngstown’s north side
Warren patrolman terminated from employment for failing fitness test
Warren patrolman terminated from employment for failing fitness test WARREN Patrolman
Massive tornado roars through Oklahoma City suburb
Massive tornado roars through Oklahoma City suburb MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A monstrous tornado as much
Kentucky teen dies with dog lead on neck
Kentucky teen dies with dog lead on neck LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authorities say a Kentucky
Police: School near OKC directly hit by tornado
Police: School near OKC directly hit by tornado MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Authorities say an elementary
Tornado churns through Oklahoma City suburbs
Tornado churns through Oklahoma City suburbs OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A mile-wide tornado churned
Indians rally for sweep of Mariners
Yan Gomes' walk-off homer in the 10th inning gave Cleveland a 10-8 victory.
Warren police seek to interview person in Sunday death
Warren police seek to interview person in Sunday death WARREN Police have a person of interest
Schoenike tells family he is fine and in Wisconsin
Schoenike tells family he is fine and in Wisconsin
State Rep. Pillich to challenge Mandel for treasurer
State Rep. Pillich to challenge Mandel for treasurer
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Art Youngstown Inc., Dorian Books, Full Circle Florist and Eastern Ohio Counseling
Library's program set on Morgan's Raid
Library’s program set on Morgan’s Raid LEETONIA Paul Rohrbaugh will give a presentation at 6:15
Children services within JFS suits Columbiana County
In Columbiana County, children services and JFS are housed together in a year-old county office building a mile north of downtown Lisbon.
Vindicator garners 12 top awards from AP
Editor Todd Franko, Art Director Robert McFerren and recently retired Editorial Page Editor Dennis Mangan all won first- place awards Sunday for Division IV in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors competition.
More students eligible for YSU College in High School
College in High School allows students to earn college credit while attending high school
Senators rally, stun Pens in double OT
Associated Press OTTAWA Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators
Teams march for babies
When he was born, Austin Bova was so tiny that his father, Don Bova, was able to place his wedding ring around Austin’s arm and slide it to his armpit.
Boardman woman turns cancer struggle into book to help others
Mary Pappas has written a book chronicling her six bouts of cancer and how she got through her greatest struggles.
Kellie Pickler keeps on ‘Dancing’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When talking about her brand of music, Kellie Pickler
Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates
Associated Press ATLANTA President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work,
Yahoo makes $1.1 billion deal to buy Tumblr
Los Angeles Times SAN FRANCISCO Yahoo’s board of directors has approved a $1.1 billion cash
Political gain
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of
Cost could sink Cleveland trash plant
Associated Press CLEVELAND A proposal in Cleveland for a trash-to-energy plant could be sunk by
Hack attacks
Opinion: By Bart Chilton McClatchy-Tribune The confluence of social networks and business technology is
Suburban poverty on rise in the Valley
Suburban poverty in the Youngstown metro area is on the rise.
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Don’t miss an upcoming family or class gathering. See the Reunions listing on
Cancer lawsuit will take years
Associated Press TOLEDO Not much is known about a chemical compound that families believe is
MEMORIAL DAY | Events schedule
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The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Adviser insists Obama didn’t know
Associated Press WASHINGTON A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack
Real scandal of Benghazi? Theatrics of Republicans
Opinion: Yes, Virginia, there is a Benghazi scandal. The scandal is that Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and
Dicey situation
Akron Beacon Journal AKRON The young man said he had never gambled in his life. Then he decided
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 2013. There are 225 days left in the year.
Most doctors find Obamacare too hard to swallow
Opinion: By Robert E. MOFFIT McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Among President Obama’s broken promises,
Accordion festival will attract out-of-state players
Staff report BESSEMER, Pa. The seventh annual National Button Accordion Festival will take
Specialty courts dispense fair justice for U.S. veterans
Editorial: Col. James Dignan, commander of the 910th Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station,
Complaints taken
Complaints taken YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile outreach
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Joe Cocker is 69. Singer-actress Cher is 67. Actor Dave Thomas (“Grace Under
Don’t blame Affordable Care Act for physician shortage
Opinion: By Don Kusler McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Contrary to what you may have heard from its
video game review
“Metro: Last Light” Grade: A Details: Deep Silver, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, $59.99; PC,
Targeting the wrong drinkers
Opinion: By Sarah Longwell Special to The Vindicator For most Americans, Memorial Day means one thing:
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Toots’ Hibbert injured at concert in Virginia RICHMOND, Va. Officials say the
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday McDonald Community Chest, 6 p.m., Woodland Park United Methodist Church. Salem
Andrew D. Craig
Andrew D. Craig ACCUSED OF Homicide, parole violatIon Height: 5’8” Weight: 180 Hair: Black
Give working parents a choice
Opinion: Every working parent has gotten that phone call at work, the one that seems to come at the worst
YSU, Wright State to open tourney
Staff report NILES Horizon League regular-season champion Wisconsin-Milwaukee will be the top
Nicole Miller smiles after receiving her high school diploma during Youngstown Early College
Nicole Miller smiles after receiving her high school diploma during Youngstown Early College
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Lisa Flannery and Brandon Ware, Warren, boy, May 18. Evelyn de
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A photo caption on Page A1 of Sunday’s Vindicator misidentified a Youngstown State
Christman, Wilson tie for second place
Staff report WARREN Cole Christman of Canfield and Jared Wilson of Columbiana both shot a 1
YEC 2013 GRADUATES
YEC 2013 GRADUATES The sixth YEC graduating class members received their diplomas Sunday at the
Pittsburgh Pirates’ record in their best start in 44 games since 1991.
Pittsburgh Pirates’ record in their best start in 44 games since 1991.
MARCH OF DIMES | A brief history
More than 120 teams registered for Sunday’s 2013 March for Babies Walk that began at Youngstown
AP CEO says records seizure unconstitutional, has had impact
Associated Press WASHINGTON The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on
Industry shouldn’t call the shots
Opinion: Charlotte Observer: We’re disturbed that a new rule set for approval by the North Carolina Mining
Matsuzaka expected to pitch again soon
The Indians expect the 32-year-old hurler to be healthy in weeks
$590M Powerball jackpot still unclaimed
$590M Powerball jackpot still unclaimed ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. Some lucky person walked into a
oddly enough
oddly enough Alaska man runs onto frozen lake to avoid jail ANCHORAGE, Alaska Anchorage
Paper: Drilling damaged water supplies in Pa.
Paper: Drilling damaged water supplies in Pa. SCRANTON, Pa. An eastern Pennsylvania newspaper
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR Khyree D. Williams reacts triumphantly as his name is called
Canfield duo learns district tennis foes
Canfield duo learns district tennis foes OBERLIN The Canfield doubles team of Nick Debiec and
major league baseball boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 6, Mariners 0 SeattleCleveland abrhbiabrhbi MSndrs cf4010Bourn
Sunday, May 19 (94 stories)
Senators rally to stun Penguins in 2OT
Senators rally to stun Penguins in 2OT OTTAWA (AP) — Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double
47 get diplomas from Youngstown Early College
47 get diplomas from Youngstown Early College YOUNGSTOWN The 2013 graduates of the Youngstown
Indians blank Mariners 6-0
Indians blank Mariners 6-0 CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 in seven
Locke, Pirates shut down Astros 1-0
Locke, Pirates shut down Astros 1-0 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Locke allowed three hits over seven
UPDATE: Vindicator honored with top state awards
Division IV Ohio Associated Press Media Editors competition, for newspapers with daily circulation of 25,000 to 74,999
Miss Kacenga, Mr. Schneider will wed in July
Lauren Kacenga and Dominic Schneider, both of Stow, Ohio, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
Sammartino, Codrea nuptials planned in June
Jennifer Sammartino of Delaware, Ohio, and Jason Codrea of Gahanna, Ohio, are engaged, their parents
Reynolds-Perez June vows will be exchanged
AUSTINTOWN Kip and Julie Reynolds of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Candice Davis | Benjamin Phelps
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Club provided the setting for the 6:30 p.m., July 5, 2012, wedding of
Amanda Davis | Andrew Seldomridge
BOARDMAN Amanda Lynn Davis and Andrew Jacob Seldomridge exchanged wedding vows at 1:30 p.m. July
JCL begins working on Cinderella Ball
JCL begins working on Cinderella Ball BOARDMAN The Junior Civic League is preparing for its 58th
SENIOR MENUS
TRUMBULL COUNTY The Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs offers well-balanced meals at 12
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at St. Mary Church at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. After the meeting
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will tour the garden of Gordon Viejebic of Burghill. A dutch treat will follow.
Golfers: Think green to help heart health
An American Heart Association golf classic promises prizes and a celebrity.
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Past Officers Club will meet for a salad luncheon at noon at the Poland Library.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
Habitat's ReStore 5th anniversary celebration tent sale Thursday
Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 480 Youngstown-Poland Road, will have a fifth anniversary celebration with a tent sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to thank the donors, volunteers, customers and community.
Composed Gardner cruises again
As his opponent vented his frustration by screaming at himself, firing tennis balls into the fence and flipping his racquet in the air, Poland junior Garrett Gardner kept his composure even in the toughest moments of Saturday’s Division II sectional final.
150 hold candles, hope for missing Springfield attorney's return
His car, with his cell phone, keys and a broken watch, were found in Boardman
Actor O’Neill carries a little bit of Youngstown everywhere
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Everywhere Ed O’Neill’s career has taken him over the
Shade shines for Newton Falls in sectional final
The pitcher hit the game-winning sacrifice fly as the Tigers topped Girard.
Six qualify for Strongman nationals
The event raised between $500 and $1,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Water for local gas and oil drilling is coming from ponds, public water supplies
Selling water for gas and oil drilling is helping the bottom line for water departments in Trumbull and Mahoning counties.
About 300 volunteers gathered to clean up Youngstown
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Passing one two-story crumbling home in the 3400
23 bouts set for K.O. semis
sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL The 25th annual K.O. Drugs high school boxing tournament resumes
Suicide survivors offer help, awareness at annual walk in Warren
The walk brings together people whose loved ones committed suicide
Area running calendar
May Today — Mission of Love 5K at Austintown Middle School. Registration is at 1 p.m. with the
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU baseball team falls to Valparaiso, 3-2
YSU baseball team falls to Valparaiso, 3-2 valparaiso, ind The Youngstown State baseball team
Austintown Fitch High School graduates 348
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Wearing red and blue caps and gowns, the
Police say ex-Mahoning deputy shot his wife
Evidence supports the victim’s statements about the shooting
Third rabid raccoon in past month confirmed in Mahoning County
Only two rabid raccoons found in the state last year.
METRO DIGEST || Water testing workshop
Thieves pose as cops, steal from vehicle WARREN A 34-year-old Youngstown salesman reported that
ARMED FORCES || VETERANS Scholarship awards
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Scholarship awards YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
Youngstown's Hollywood star urges YSU grads to persevere
Beeghly Center was the setting Saturday for graduates and their families at Youngstown State University’s spring commencement ceremonies.
SESAME STREET LIVE Elmo and his ensemble
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com If we learned anything from the late NBC show “Smash,”
Career paths & limelightS
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Hill, Barth & King, an accounting firm headquartered in Boardman, has
Obama agenda goes on
Associated Press WASHINGTON Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending May 12
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Dead Ever After” by Charlaine Harris (Ace) 2. “12th of Never” by James
Not a toy box
McClatchy Newspapers FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Days of Malibu living are long gone for Barbie.
Smartphone security tips
A smartphone can contain a lot of information that its owner would rather keep private. But 39
The war for mobile messaging is on
Los Angeles Times SAN FRANCISCO WhatsApp is one of Silicon Valley’s most buzzed-about
Book signing to feature Les Coe
Book signing to feature Les Coe GIRARD The Daily Grind, 824 N. State St., will be the location
TOMATO TIME
By Kathy Van Mullekom McClatchy Newspapers It’s time to dream of those summertime sandwiches and
Consider waiting to buy an OLED television
Q. Do you think the new OLED TVs will be better than the best plasmas? S.E., Minneapolis A. If
Worthy women
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 21st Annual Athena Awards are set for Thursday at Mr. Anthony’s in
Sojourn puts students on rights track
A program takes teens to the Deep South to learn about the Civil Rights Movement.
Americans eating more smoked-seafood products
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine There’s no smoke and mirrors about it — Americans are eating a
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I have long enjoyed playing Jenga with my family and friends. What does the word “Jenga” mean?
Show, sale will spotlight artists
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Art Youngstown Inc., with Dorian Books/Full Circle Florist, will
McGraw recasts country special
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. When the producers of the Academy of Country
Mel Brooks’ prolific career will be showcased Monday night in a new documentary airing on
Mel Brooks’ prolific career will be showcased Monday night in a new documentary airing on PBS’
New president of YSU faces a full slate of challenges
Editorial: In the months leading up to the selection of a new president for Youngstown State University, long-
Ohio Dems could use right to work
Opinion: Why can’t the Republican majority in the Ohio General Assembly just play nice and give minority
Mr., Mrs. Kroll celebrate their 70th anniversary
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kroll of Canfield marked their 70th wedding anniversary April 20 with a
Early personnel tests for Greene, Ginnetti
Opinion: There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Jerry Greene, and he’s been busy. In Austintown,
Local physicians recommend genetic testing for cancer
BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations increase cancer risks
Today in history
Today is Sunday, May 19, the 139th day of 2013. There are 226 days left in the year. Associated
Amish inmates upset about required education
Associated Press CLEVELAND Some of the Amish sentenced in beard-cutting attacks on fellow Amish
BOY SCOUTS Leaders to vote soon on gay issue
Associated Press With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local
Aces for Jerina, Fergerson
In the cup! Area holes in one George Jerina aced the 150-yard No. 11 at Candywood with a 7-iron.
Greatest Golfer of the Valley Tournament details
Juniors playSFlbQualifiers schedule Saturday at Pine Lakes – 1 p.m. start June 8 at Mohawk
METRO DIGEST || ReStore tent sale Thursday
ReStore celebration Struthers Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 480 Youngstown-Poland Road, will
HANDSON | Volunteering
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engagesg 21st century volunteers to improve civic health
Karzmer: Tiger’s back! (But what about The Masters?)
The columnist still has a sour taste in his mouth ... but isn’t quite sure why.
Suspect in deaths to be arraigned
Associated Press TOLEDO An arraignment is scheduled Tuesday for a 17-year-old charged in the
ROSEMOND || Son's statement was not disrespectful
McClatchy Newspapers Q. I went into my 17-year-old’s bedroom to wake him this morning. After
Dozens are injured after car drives into parade in Virginia
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Va. About 50 to 60 people were injured Saturday when a driver
Live your dreams, first lady advises high-school grads
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee
Last-minute fortune seekers line up for Powerball tickets
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa It’s all about the odds. With the majority of possible
IRS investigation ignored most-influential groups
Associated Press WASHINGTON There’s an irony in the Internal Revenue Service’s crackdown on
Authorities: Police killed Hofstra student
Authorities: Police killed Hofstra student mineola, n.y. A New York college student being held
Did Marines fail to safeguard water supply?
Associated Press CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. A simple test could have alerted officials that the drinking
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I watch Encore’s Westerns channel. Robert J. Wilke is
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Autovest LLC v. Jonathan Mullen, money. Salem
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus at 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting, village
Recent league scores
MEN Skilled Craftsmen (Mill Creek North, front) — Low gross: Bo Kukura 42, Ron Kukura 44, Pierre
You can make a dog’s day
Opinion: You can make a dog’s day I much appreciated the arti- cle in the May 13 Vindicator concerning the
Wendell August plans huge sale
Wendell August plans huge sale grove city, pa. As it prepares to make room for a new facility
Man sentenced in 1994 slaying in Pa.
Associated Press EASTON, Pa. A man called one of the commonwealth’s 10-most-wanted fugitives has
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Denmark’s de Forest wins Eurovision MALMO, SWEDEN Denmark’s Emmelie de Forest has
‘Twelve Angry Men’ features 12 stellar performances at SCT
By David L. MUNNELL entertainment@vindy.com SALEM There are few pieces of American drama
Official: Broken rail eyed in train crash
Associated Press BRIDGEPORT, Conn. The commuter train derailment and collision that left dozens
Tee it up: upcoming golf outings
Area Golf calendar May Wednesday — Bedford Trails Junior Golf Program begins and continues every
It’s time to padlock Ohio debtor prison
Opinion: Some Ohio counties, in defiance of state and federal law, are locking away indigent defendants who
Saturday, May 18 (89 stories)
7 local students among 135 taking Sojourn through U.S. civil rights movement
Vyrdasia Ball feels a pinch of sadness when she thinks of a tragedy that occurred nearly 50 years ago at a famous Southern church.
Supporters attend vigil tonight for missing Springfield attorney
With the sun setting, about 150 people attended a candlelight vigil outside the home of Jon Schoenike, an attorney and Springfield school board vice president, who has mysteriously disappeared.
Fatal in Mercer County this afternoon
A motorist driving on state Route 358, near Bean Road, died after losing control of his car, Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle said.
Survivors of loved one's suicide provide support, awareness through annual walk
Losing a loved one to suicide leaves people asking a lot of questions.
3rd rabid raccoon found in a month in Mahoning County
Health officials have confirmed the third case of a rabid raccoon in Mahoning County in the past month.
Calif., Hawaii now home, but Ed O'Neill still misses Youngstown's Italian food and greenery
Everywhere Ed O’Neill’s career has taken him over the years, his roots have always remained firmly planted in his Youngstown upbringing.
Ed O'Neill tells YSU grads: 'You guys just did something I was never able to do... .'
As actor Ed O’Neill looked out at the hundreds of capped and gowned college graduates who were waiting to hear what advice he had for them in life, he could only shrug his shoulders and smile.
Former Mahoning deputy responsible for his own death, wife's gunshot injuries
State police say a former Mahoning County deputy sheriff was the shooter in an incident that resulted in his death and serious injuries to his wife.
Special meeting Monday in Vienna
Vienna Township trustees will have a special meeting at 7:30 a.m. Monday to discuss the purchase of a backhoe for the road/cemetery department, renovations to the fire and police departments, economic development, and to tour the township maintenance department and yard.
Peggy Scott, Fred Battisti Jr. to wed in Aug.
LIBERTY Fred and Kathy Battisti of Liberty are announcing the engagement of their son, Fred
Jessica Mansfield, Frank Cassese are engaged
BOARDMAN Ron and Erika Mansfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Marie
Armeni-Tharp engagement is announced
YOUNGSTOWN Daniel and Linda Armeni of Youngstown announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea
Baran-Abram wedding set for September
Lou and Cheryl Leonelli of Youngstown and Ed Baran of Boardman are announcing the engagement of
Chelsea Smith, Charles Wirtz are engaged
CANFIELD Charles E. and Catherine Wirtz of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son,
Jennifer Stefanski, Erich Burchfield set date in Sept.
CANFIELD Kim and Paula Stefanski of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Riverfest planned at B&O Station
Riverfest planned at B&O Station YOUNGSTOWN Friends of the Mahoning River will have its second
Lifeguard classes at JCC May 28-30
Lifeguard classes will be offered the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, from 5 to 9 p.m. May 28 to 30 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1.
New Middletown needs commission member
The Village of New Middletown is looking for a village resident who would be interested in serving on the New Middletown Records Commission.
Annual memorial service for lawyers is Thursday
The annual memorial service for lawyers who have died within the past year will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Mahoning County Domestic Relations Court on the fourth floor of the county courthouse.
Two-out runs help Howland oust Boardman
The Tigers collected 11 hits and scored three runs with two outs.
ACTION to develop resource center for ex-offenders
The center would be a “one-stop” site offering resources and referrals
Ursuline softball team edges Liberty, 1-0
The Fighting Irish advance to a Division III district semifinal on Thursday.
YSU’s grads include mom and daughter
The mother half of the pair returned to college after several years
Falcons breeze past Lakeside in sectional final
Fitch took full advantage of two big hops in earning its first sectional title in four seasons.
County JFS chief Bob Bush subject to long-delayed $70,758 garnishment
Robert E. Bush Jr., chief of the Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services, let a $14,396 debt grow nearly five-fold over 22 years of compounding interest to $70,758.
Boardman eyesore to be demolished
A mini-park may replace the Terrace Motel on Market Street in Boardman after it is demolished.
Man and woman indicted for role in Austintown house explosion
Witnesses identified the car of a man and woman alleged to have caused a gas explosion that took a South Turner Road home off its foundation.
DeRose, South Range blank Mogadore in sectional final
The Raiders will meet East Palestine in a district semifinal.
SPORTS DIGEST || Clarett to try rugby
YSU baseball team falls to Valparaiso, 7-4 valparaiso, ind. Valparaiso scored three unearned
Body found in car in Lordstown is identified
The Trumbull County coroner has identified the man found dead in a car in Lordstown on Wednesday as Michael C. Anderson, 23, of Seventh Street Southwest in Warren Township.
Liberty police receive several calls regarding black bears
Liberty Police Department posted a photo on its web site Thursday of a bear spotted in the back yard of a home on Tibbetts-Wick Road.
Survivors celebrate life, purpose at Boardman Relay
Balmy weather and good music made it easy to get into a celebratory mood at the 20th annual Boardman Relay for Life at the Boardman High School football stadium.
Benefit to help Marshalls cope with crushing farm accident
Russell Marshall of Berlin Center, with his wife, Melissa, and son, Jacob, at Canterbury Villa of Alliance where he is undergoing rehabilitation after a near-fatal farm accident in March that crushed his body and tore his arm off.
church history Through the years
St. Brendan Roman Catholic Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave., Youngstown, is celebrating its 90th
First Friday Club
First Friday Club boardman The Rev. Michael Woost will be the featured speaker when the First
Loyola University recognizes students
Staff report youngstown Loyola University New Orleans recognized nine students from the Diocese
KSU’s journalism school to host multimedia workshop
Staff report kent Kent State University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host
May Crowning event honors Mary, mothers
Staff report Austintown During May, Catholics honor the Virgin Mary, as all mothers are honored.
Conference at Zion
Conference at Zion youngsgtown Zion Lutheran Church 3300 Canfield Road, Cornersburg, will host
TCESC awards more than $20K in scholarships
Staff report howland Trumbull County Educational Service Center had its annual scholarship
GROVE CITY COLLEGE Kemeny is chosen as 2013 professor of the year
Staff report Grove city, pa. Paul Kemeny, Grove City College professor of biblical and religious
METRO DIGEST || Braceville spa permanently closed
Meeting canceled North Jackson The Jackson Township trustee meeting scheduled for Tuesday has
West Branch gradSFlbwins competition
Staff report muncie, Ind. Carson Weingart, a junior at Ball State University, recently won the
Kyle Busch expecting retaliation from Kahne
Associated Press CONCoRD, n.c. Kyle Busch holds a 3-0 advantage over Kasey Kahne this season
Ohio unemployment rate fell slightly in April
Ohio’s jobless rate has remained below the national rate, which was 7.5 percent in April and 7.6 percent in March.
Require labels for altered food
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: Americans have made it abundantly clear they want the ability to make
Karzai opens can of worms with admission of CIA cash
Editorial: Remember the stacks of hundred-dollar bills wrapped in plastic loaded onto pallets headed for
Oil prices rise
Associated Press NEW YORK The price of oil rose to $96 a barrel Friday on hopes that a steady
A primer for Memorial Day
Opinion: COLUMBUS It’s a sad day when people treat the local cemetery like a playground, with no respect or
90TH ANNIVERSARY
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Rosie Marich described St. Brendan Church
METRO DIGEST || Recycling drive today
Recycling drive Youngstown An electronics recycling drive will be from 9 a.m. to p.m. today at
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD May 10
IF YOU GO | Play Golf America Day
IF YOU GO What: Play Golf America Day When: Today; junior clinic at 10 a.m. and adult session
Provisional votes in Boardman school levy to be counted Thursday
The levy is winning by only 4 votes with 9 or 10 ballots to be counted
Baffert’s horse wins Black-Eyed Susan
Saddled by Bob Baffert and ridden by Joel Rosario, Fiftyshadesofhay used a late surge to overtake Marathon Lady.
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments on the following people this week: Qeturah
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Bill Macy (“Maude”) is 91. Actor Robert Morse is 82. Actor Dwayne Hickman (“The
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason J. Pogany, 40, of 288 S. Inglewood Ave.,
9 killed inside Afghan complex
9 killed inside Afghan complex KABUL, Afghanistan Two bombs hidden in a motorcycle and a car
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, May 18, the 138th day of 2013. There are 227 days left in the year. Associated
Founder of Kent group: ‘I wouldn’t accept tyranny’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Anger over President Barack Obama’s policies drove businessman Tom
Kipnis clout lifts Tribe in 10th
Kipnis’ home run came on an 0-1 pitch and capped a two-out rally that began with a walk and an infield hit.
Andretti team clear favorite at Indy
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Everything seems to be lining up for Michael Andretti this May.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v George Bugatti, 8 p.m.: The singer will perform a tribute to Tony
ALBUM: the story of a band and a vinyl release
By Brandon Judeh entertainment@vindy.com The Hopkins brothers’ home, deep in the woods near
news shows Guest lineup
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: White House senior adviser Dan
Exporting gas
Exporting gas WASHINGTON The Energy Department has given conditional approval to a Texas company
Officials told of IRS probe in June 2012
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that
Disney Live at Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure,” featuring
‘Family’ star hits beach in style
Associated Press NEW YORK You might not be able to take the New Yorker out of Sarah Hyland, but
Idaho man pleads not guilty to terror charges
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho He was a Russian-speaking truck driver who came to Idaho nearly
At least 76 killed in bombings in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD Bombs ripped through Sunni areas in Baghdad and surrounding areas
Orb set to chase second leg of Triple Crown
The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness.
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Idol’ finale draws record-low ratings NEW YORK Ratings for the “American Idol”
Shares of GM stock rise above $33
Associated Press DETROIT Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone Friday, closing
Eyes in the sky
Associated Press WASHINGTON The growing use of unmanned surveillance “eyes in the sky” aircraft
Friday, May 17 (150 stories)
Thieves posed as Warren cops, victim says
A 34-year-old Youngstown salesman reported that two males took items from his business vehicle after identifying themselves as police officers while he was in the parking lot of a South Street laundromat at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Springfield attorney, school board VP Schoenike missing, police say
Springfield Township Police Department has asked for help from the FBI after Springfield school board Vice President Jon Schoenike went missing Friday.
Auctions of school equipment set for Tuesday and June 3
Weathersfield School District will have its old shop equipment auctioned by Paranzino Brothers Auctioneers at its auction house, 11505 South Ave., North Lima, at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Bears spotted in Liberty
Liberty Police Department posted a photo on its website Thursday of a bear spotted in the back yard of a home on Tibbetts-Wick Road.
24 hour Boardman Relay for Life under way
24 hour Boardman Relay for Life under way BOARDMAN The balmy weather and good music made it easy
Boardman eyesore to be demolished
Boardman eyesore to be demolished YOUNGSTOWN A Boardman motel, which has been boarded up
‘Mother’s instincts’: NM woman chased abductor
‘Mother’s instincts’: NM woman chased abductor ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A mother who chased down a
Ex-Mississippi police chief faces new indictment
Ex-Mississippi police chief faces new indictment JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former Mississippi police
GM stock rises above $33 for first time in 2 years
GM stock rises about $33 for first time in 2 years
Canada trying to lure Silicon Valley tech workers
Canada trying to lure Silicon Valley tech workers SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The Canadian government
Judge grants injunction in Ark. abortion ban case
Judge grants injunction in Ark. abortion ban case LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge today
Mourners gather to remember Malcolm X’s grandson
Mourners gather to remember Malcolm X’s grandson OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mourners are gathering at
Cleveland fire chief: Charges 'sad day' for the department
Cleveland fire chief: Charges 'sad day' for the department
Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million
Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Powerball officials say the
Idaho man in court for Uzbekistan terrorism plot
Idaho man in court for Uzbekistan terrorism plot BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Uzbekistan national living
Body burned in Lordstown car identified as Michael Anderson
Body burned in Lordstown car identified as Michael Anderson LORDSTOWN The Trumbull County
UPMC in Pittsburgh paid 26 employees more than $1M
UPMC in Pittsburgh paid 26 employees more than $1M
Pa. school board makes no decision on transgender student's name request
Pa. school board makes no decision on transgender student's name request
Birth of anteater has Conn. zoo staff puzzled
Birth of anteater has Conn. zoo staff puzzled GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — An anteater has given birth
Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings cheered
Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings cheered NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bond has been set at more than
Mahoning Commissioners award contract for demolition of eyesore former motel
Mahoning Commissioners award contract for demolition of eyesore former motel YOUNGSTOWN A
Travis sues to block DWI patrol car video release
Travis sues to block DWI patrol car video release AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Country star Randy Travis
OSHP: Fog contributed to multivehicle crash in western Ohio
OSHP: Fog contributed to multivehicle crash in western Ohio
1 sailor dead, others injured in training accident
1 sailor dead, others injured in training accident LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Officials say one U.S.
Ohio-owned items to be publicly auctioned Saturday
Ohio-owned items to be publicly auctioned Saturday
Obama focusing on job creation in Baltimore visit
Obama focusing on job creation in Baltimore visit WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is
New Ohio casinos will host World Series of Poker event
New Ohio casinos will host World Series of Poker event
Ousted IRS chief: Errors not caused by politics
Ousted IRS chief: Errors not caused by politics WASHINGTON (AP) - The ousted chief of the Internal
Police: Woman overdosed with kids in car
Police: Woman overdosed with kids in car UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A southwestern Pennsylvania woman
Police chief recovering after being dragged by car
Police chief recovering after being dragged by car BEAVER MEADOWS, Pa. (AP) — The police chief of
Pa. man, 71, gets prison for lottery tax evasion
Pa. man, 71, gets prison for lottery tax evasion PITTSBURGH (AP) — A 71-year-old Pennsylvania man
LOUIE TODAY: Vindy's Ernie Brown; Nitro's dad; Saturday's recycling; Scambook
Join Louie today as he discusses with Ernie Brown his recent bout with prostate cancer and the importance of men, especially black men, to see a doctor and get tested.
Downtown streets closing Sunday for March for Babies Walk
These downtown roads will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday for the March for Babies Walk:
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have its next meeting at 6 p.m. June 3 at St. George
Chicken dinner sales to help vet cemetery
Chicken dinner sales to help vet cemetery YOUNGSTOWN Mount Hope Veterans Memorial Park will
Grange gives honors at annual meeting
Dublin Grange gives honors to members and guests at annual meeting April 24
Railroad work to close Salineville road next week
State Route 39 will be closed to traffic at 9 a.m. Wednesday for railroad crossing repairs.
Afghan woman recalls night of mass murder and terror at hands of U.S. soldier
Sitting on a dirty straw mat on the parched ground of southern Afghanistan, Masooma sank deeper inside a giant black shawl. Hidden from view, her words burst forth as she told her side of what happened to her family sometime before dawn on March 11, 2012.
Warren woman reports robbery, beating, kidnapping
A 34-year-old Summit Street Northwest woman reported being robbed, beaten and kidnapped while she was walking in the 900 block of Dietz Road at 3:11 a.m. Thursday.
Bazetta Fire Department to replace equipment
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Department of Homeland Security have awarded the Bazetta Township Fire Department a grant of $8,172 to allow the department to replace 34 sections of firefighting hose and three hose nozzles.
DeBartolo Foundation awards $56,000 to 8 Valley students
The scholarships reward students for hard work and courage
About 1,000 to earn YSU undergraduate degrees
Actor Ed O’Neill will get an honorary doctor of arts degree
ODNR chief: Shale data for 2012 show ‘onset of a new boom’
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Eighty-seven wells extending horizontally into eastern
OHSAA proposal voted down
The referendum was the third so-called competitive balance initiative to fail.
McDonald ousts Mineral Ridge
A 14-run third inning explosion led to an easy 16-2 victory over the Rams.
Youngstown police officer presented Medal of Valor
Officer Brad Ditullio received the Award of Valor.
Dealer could get 20 years in Girard teen heroin death
James L. Patterson, 28, of Youngstown was convicted on seven charges — reckless homicide, tampering with evidence, two counts of corrupting another with drugs and three counts of heroin trafficking.
O'Neill recalls his Youngstown roots
O’Neill, a North Side native, played football at Ursuline High School and YSU, where he was a theater major. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969 but after being cut in training camp, he made his way back to acting and a life spent making us laugh.
Fellows Riverside Gardens has book festival
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted the Children’s Book
SJIHM students compete in State Science Day
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary students competed in the school-wide Experimental Design Science
Dobbins spends night at the Butler
Fourth-grade students at Dobbins Elementary School attended the Night at the Butler event April 30 at Butler Art Museum. The museum displayed artwork and journals completed by the students throughout their year of studying collections of artwork from four famous American artists - Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt, Jacob Lawrence and Norman Rockwell.
CHS students bring the glitz and glamour
Canfield High School juniors and seniors brought glitz and glamour to the school's auditorium during the annual PTO-sponsored Prom Promenade May 4 before heading to their Moonlight Beach themed dance at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman.
St. Charles students enjoy Disney Day
St. Charles School students in Patti Bartholomew's kindergarten class took a whirlwind trip to Disney World without ever leaving their classroom April 22.
CHS seniors get civic minded
The 33rd annual Civic Day, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Canfield, was held with 40 Canfield High School seniors assuming the roles of school, city and township officials May 3.
Toddlers explore good clean fun
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Toddlers learned all about the difference between clean and
Students make living wax museum
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Third-grade students at Dobbins Elementary School presented
Boy Scout Troop visits Akron Zoo
The Poland Boy Scout Troop Pack 44 participated in Snooze at the Zoo at the Akron Zoo May 10-11. The
Union has ‘JA in a Day’
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary School hosted volunteers and members
Canfield Green needs local shops
Denise Bayer Age: 36 Family: I am happily married to Joshua Bayer. We have a 16-month-old
C.H. Campbell celebrates teachers
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School teachers and staff were
CHS students win art competition
Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) announced today that Nagmita Shrestha, a sophomore at Canfield
Softball seniors honored
Canfield High School honor its senior softball players on May 2. A pre-game ceremony was held on
Fourth-graders honor great state of Ohio
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School fourth-grade students
Library showcases people and programming
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Boardman library showcased its programs and librarians
Spartans present spring concert
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Boardman High School band performed its spring concert May
Center track team places first in relays
The Boardman Center Middle School track team won the overall title at the Waldo Ward Invitational
SJIHM has May crowning service
During the month of May, those of the Catholic faith honor the Virgin Mary. Monsignor Kenneth Miller
Greenwood Chevrolet partners with Austintown Youth Baseball League
Greenwood Chevrolet, Inc. has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program and
Dairy Queen honors mothers
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Cornersburg Dairy Queen honored mothers May 11 by offering
Toddler time teaches money skills
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Austintown librarian Kathe Orr led a Smart Money story time
Woman headed to prison for robbery in drug deal turned deadly
The woman was accused of negotiating the deadly drug transaction.
Fitch robotics team visits Lynn Kirk event
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Austintown Fitch robotics team, featuring a frisbee-
Tech industry, labor spar on immigration
To the U.S. technology industry, there’s a dramatic shortfall in the number of Americans skilled in computer programming and engineering that is hampering business.
Boardman sports briefs
Memorial mile race set The 23rd annual Memorial Mile running road race will be May 27 at 9:35
Austintown briefs
Memorial Day parade to be May 27 The Austintown Memorial Day parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. on
Canfield sports briefs
Diamondback offers golf clinics Diamondback Golf Course will host golf clinics for boys and girls
Boardman briefs
Boardman resident earns degree Shawn Clark of Boardman, recently graduated from Champlain College.
Fellows Riverside Gardens has book festival
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted the Children’s Book Festival
Austintown sports briefs
Austintown Colts registration set Registration for the Austintown Colts Youth Football
Lady Spartans track finishes league season
On May 8, the Lady Spartans competed in their last Federal League Meet of the season, beating a
Poland sports briefs
Memorial mile race set The 23rd annual Memorial Mile running road race will be May 27 at 9:35
METRO DIGEST || Former deputy dies
Former deputy dies YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Coroner’s office has confirmed that former
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
City men face additional murder charges
The men are charged with the murders of four different people.
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 17, the 137th day of 2013. There are 228 days left in the year. Associated
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David A. Yost, 28, of 8 Cambridge Glen, Columbiana,
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Taj Mahal is 71. Singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester is 69. Drummer Bill Bruford
Applications for unemployment rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose 32,000
Immigration and gang labels
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The Senate Judiciary Committee is just beginning its markup of the bipartisan
The many myths about gay people
Opinion: The many myths about gay people Reading the letter abouT gays and the Boy Scouts of America that
newsmakers
newsmakers Coetzee tells Spain: Drop bullfighting law LONDON Nobel Literature laureate J.M.
Teary testimony
Associated Press PHOENIX Jurors deciding the fate of convicted murderer Jodi Arias became
WHAT TO DO
WHAT TO DO Rabies safeguards There are several steps homeowners can take to minimize exposure to
Can anything positive come out of Cleveland’s house of horrors?
Editorial: Even though many perplexinG questions remain unanswered, some horrific details emerging from the
A challenger emerging in 6th District
Opinion: State Sen. Lou Gentile has quickly emerged as the Democratic Party’s leading candidate for the 6th
Theater to present court drama
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theater will present the court drama “Twelve Angry Men” for
METRO DIGEST || Pizza delivery man robbed in Warren
Pizza delivery man in Warren is robbed WARREN A 26-year-old Warren man delivering pizza for
Steps in right direction?
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama, seeking to regain his footing amid
A trifecta with little payout
Opinion: WASHINGTON Folks, deep breath time. This is not the end of the Obama presidency. It’s a bad
Leaks to force closing of 1962 portion of South Side Middle in Columbiana
THOMAS M. LYDEN news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The Columbiana School Board will not give up on
Rockers find the right mix in Vietnam
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Saying Brett Newski & the Corruption are a Vietnam band
Mineral Ridge gets new $142K fire, rescue truck
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Fire Chief Randy Pugh demonstrated to Weathersfield
Clock and Watch show is Saturday in Kirtland
Visitors can find rare and preserved clocks and watches, antique timepieces, parts, tools, books and supplies.
oddly enough
oddly enough Fleeing Ore. man pleads to be pulled from river IRRIGON, Ore. Authorities in
Obama’s shrinking authority
Opinion: WASHINGTON Leaving aside the seriousness of lawlessness and the corruption of our civic culture by
False prosperity
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords At last, some excellent economic news for folks long-mired in the
Puskas: Be careful what you wish for
A proposal on separate tournaments for public and private schools could be back in, and it could be on the ballot by next spring.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “12 Angry Men,” 8 p.m.: The intense ensemble drama about a jury
Bombing suspect left note inside boat, source says
Newsday MELVILLE, N.Y. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left a “deathbed” note scrawled inside the hull of the
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 9:30 to
Consumers dividend
Consumers dividend MINERVA The board of directors of Consumers Bancorp Inc., the holding company
Gosnell case gives new life to anti-abortion drive
Opinion: It was the pictures and riveting testimony that convinced a Philadelphia jury that abortion doctor
Terrorists in program allowed on flights
Associated Press WASHINGTON The government has allowed terrorists into America’s witness-
Weathersfield school finances face change
Construction is underway on a $25.2 million project partly funded by the Ohio Schools Facilities Commission.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU baseball falls
YSU baseball falls valparaiso, ind. The Youngstown State baseball team stranded 11 runners and
No cause found in plant explosion
Associated Press WEST, Texas Investigators working in the remnants of an exploded Texas
Browns’ Weeden: ‘I want to be the guy’
The way Brandon Weeden sees it, nothing’s changed. He’s still Cleveland’s starter.
Obama: Leaders ashamed of sex abuse
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama said Thursday the nation’s military leaders
Orb: from ordinary to extraordinary
Associated Press BALTIMORE Growing up, Kentucky Derby winner Orb was just another horse who fit
Texas tornado devastation includes Habitat homes
Texas tornado devastation includes Habitat homes GRANBURY, Texas Habitat for Humanity spent
$480K donated for 3 women found at house in Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND More than $480,000 has been donated to help three Cleveland women who
Thursday, May 16 (130 stories)
Warren pizza delivery man robbed at gunpoint
A 26-year-old Warren man delivering pizza for Pizza Hut was robbed at gunpoint at 11:48 p.m. Wednesday on Mason Street Northwest.
Gun, ammunition stolen during break-in, assault at Warren home
A 20-year-old man living at a residence in the 1100 block of Main Avenue Southwest received an apparent minor injury from being assaulted during a break-in at the home at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday.
Warren man charged with beating ex-girlfriend in head 10 times
A 29-year-old Oak Knoll Avenue Southeast woman reported being assaulted in the head about 10 times during a domestic dispute with her ex-boyfriend at her home early today.
Jammin4JasonII is Saturday in North Lima
Belmont Pines Hospital teen suicide prevention group, The Jason Foundation, will host “Jammin4JasonII” from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the former South Range High School building, 11836 South Ave.
Second rabid raccoon found in Mahoning County
Residents are being urged to exercise caution around wildlife after a second rabid raccoon in Mahoning County was confirmed within a month.
Woman headed to prison for robbery in drug deal turned deadly
Woman headed to prison for robbery in drug deal turned deadly YOUNGSTOWN A 19-year-old woman
Preliminary city school test results look good
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