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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.
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
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
Dicey situation
Akron Beacon Journal AKRON The young man said he had never gambled in his life. Then he decided
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
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 2013. There are 225 days left in the year.
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
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
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Joe Cocker is 69. Singer-actress Cher is 67. Actor Dave Thomas (“Grace Under
video game review
“Metro: Last Light” Grade: A Details: Deep Silver, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, $59.99; PC,
Most doctors find Obamacare too hard to swallow
Opinion: By Robert E. MOFFIT McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Among President Obama’s broken promises,
YSU, Wright State to open tourney
Staff report NILES Horizon League regular-season champion Wisconsin-Milwaukee will be the top
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
Kellie Pickler keeps on ‘Dancing’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When talking about her brand of music, Kellie Pickler
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
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
major league baseball boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 6, Mariners 0 SeattleCleveland abrhbiabrhbi MSndrs cf4010Bourn
MEMORIAL DAY | Events schedule
Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are on
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
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
Targeting the wrong drinkers
Opinion: By Sarah Longwell Special to The Vindicator For most Americans, Memorial Day means one thing: