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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


Midwest Money Center robbed

Midwest Money Center robbed


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS Art Youngstown Inc., Dorian Books, Full Circle Florist and Eastern Ohio Counseling


MS benefit set for June 18


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


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Expectations high for Microsoft’s next Xbox

It’s almost time for a new Xbox.

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Eager for education

Graduates say it was tough, but worth it

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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.

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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.

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Superior depth defines Blue Devils

McDonald’s track coaches have extra options

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More students eligible for YSU College in High School

College in High School allows students to earn college credit while attending high school

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TRACK TRYOUTS

Matinee at Canfield Fairgrounds breaks in untested sulky hopefuls

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Senators rally, stun Pens in double OT

Associated Press OTTAWA Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators


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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.

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Locke, hot Bucs shut out Astros

Pedro Alvarez homered for the only run

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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.

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Masterson outduels Hernandez in romp

The Indians are 7-1 against Cy Young recipients


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,


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Weekly Quiz Answers Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA J 8 uA K 10 5 4 v9 8 3


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.


Participants must be referred by a physician

The goal is to reduce hospital readmissions


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,


Boxing judge sees the world

Mineral Ridge’s Miller is off to Germany


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball10-13-14-22-52 Red Ball11 Jackpot in Wednesday’s


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


Johnson shrugs off complaints after win

A quick change in the pit moved him up two spots


Spurs cruise to easy win

San Antonio led by 17 in the opening quarter


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


Rangers’ Lundqvist crumbles

Bruins grab 2-0 series lead


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


mlb roundup

mlb roundup Sunday’s other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 3, Orioles 1 BALTIMORE Matt Moore


oddly enough

oddly enough Alaska man runs onto frozen lake to avoid jail ANCHORAGE, Alaska Anchorage


Jourdain’s late Indy bid comes up empty

Katherine Legge hung on to the final spot


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:


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