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Pacers lead Heat at halftime

Pacers lead Heat at halftime


Human rights group protests US drone killings

Human rights group protests US drone killings NEW YORK (AP) — A top human rights organization is


Man indicted in shooting of woman on Columbus bus

Man indicted in shooting of woman on Columbus bus


Ohio bill would extend Medicaid, add cost sharing

Ohio bill would extend Medicaid, add cost sharing


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


Boardman Twp. park commissioners meet Thursday

Boardman Twp. park commissioners meet Thursday


Bill would block release of some Newtown records

Bill would block release of some Newtown records HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s


Ohio Senate Dems offer slew of budget changes

Ohio Senate Dems offer slew of budget changes


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

Turnpike plazas will bring between 400 and 450 full- and part-time jobs NEW SPRINGFIELD The old


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,


Mother of the Year chosen

Mother of Twins Club chooses Mother of the Year

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Masters competition winners concert set

Piano students win money and a recital spot in competition.


ABWA chapter selects Woman of the Year

Tri-Gold Chapter of ABWA selects Kay Meyers as Woman of the Year

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Mooney rolls past Struthers in D-II final

Juniors Ryan Megyesi and Gino DiVincenzo stood out for Cardinal Mooney (20-7).

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Discouraged workers drive shrinking labor force

Valley economy is doing better than rest of the state, but recovery remains slow.

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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


Nurses arraigned on drug charges

The drugs were stolen for personal use


Speed limit set to increase

Change will impact 570 miles of highway By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Speedsters,


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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.

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Aid tornado victims

Aid tornado victims WARREN The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is accepting monetary


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Inaugural Greatest Golfer winner returns

Pikunas, 2011 Greatest champion, is back in the field.

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Jackson-Milton outslugs Mineral Ridge

The Bluejays advance to the Division IV regional at Kent State.


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South Range ace Deal shuts out Girard

South Range (22-5) will meet Usuline in a district final today.

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Falcons survive late trouble in district semifinal

Freshman pitcher Alex Franken wriggles out of a seventh-inning jam as Fitch prevails.

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North Side shooting claims the life of one woman

A child was very nearly caught in gunfire.

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Scherzer, Tigers cool off Tribe

The Detroit starter retired the last 22 batters he faced.


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


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Marc Dann seeks the reinstatement of his law license

He served the six-month suspension, but reinstatement may take a while

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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.


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.


Mathews wins another district title

Cheyenne Eggens threw back-to-back one-hitters in the district.


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.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Muppets creator’s items head to museum NEW YORK The Muppets may have taken


Justice demands more

Opinion: Justice demands more Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W. Va.: The administration of justice sometimes


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


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


Accused murderers appear in court

One suspect is still recovering from gunshot wounds.


Kidnap suspect’s dogs go to foster care

Associated Press CLEVELAND Three dogs seized from a man charged with holding three women captive


YSU, Wright State in Horizon League tournament opener today

The Penguins (14-41) begin the postseason as underdogs.


Code enforcement gets short shrift

Opinion: Code enforcement gets short shrift There is an issue that paral- lels the shortage of sanitarians


Girard citizens partner with officials to 'green' up city

Girard environmental organization to have first meeting Wednesday


Cops say man bruises amputee son

Also throws pot of food into parking lot


FBI IDs Benghazi suspects — but no arrests yet

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Youngstown City Council safety committee, 5 p.m., caucus room, sixth floor, city


Lawyer: Feds probe Powell case

Associated Press WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah The lawyer for the family of missing Utah woman Susan


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


Girard cops respond to disputes

Woman cited for disorderly conduct


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CSB, commissioners, discuss merger

Would merge with JFS

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MEMORIAL DAY Events schedule

Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are on


Browns bring back RB Jackson; Cook waived

Browns bring back RB Jackson; Cook waived CLEVELAND The Browns signed running back Brandon


BRIDGE

BRIDGE East-West vulnerable. West deals. NORTH xA 8 5 3 uQ vJ 8 6 wQ J 10 7 4 WEST


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


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.


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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.

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OHIO TURNPIKE 2 service plazas to open

Staff report New Springfield After a lengthy delay and millions spent to replace facilities


Apply now for a tax dodge

Opinion: Last week, after the news broke that Internal Revenue Service agents in Cincinnati had been giving


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shawn and Jamie Twohig, Warren, boy, May 20. Anthony and


Big Chuck & Little John at museum

Staff report Warren “Big Chuck & Little John Live!” will come to the National Packard Museum on


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


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”


major league boxscores

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Awareness is key during Dog Bite Prevention Week

More than 4.7 million are bitten by dogs annually

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Protesters rally at FirstEnergy meeting

Protesters rally at FirstEnergy meeting morgantown, w.va. At least 200 union workers picketed


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Wine drinkers go light and white for summer

Sales of white wine increase during the summer, statistics show.

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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


Burger hunt

Burger hunt The guys are going out on their monthly review tonight at 6:30. If you’re the first to


Turn it up

Turn it up Food reviewer Rebecca Sloan intends to spice things up for her next restaurant review.


Arias begs for life; jury deliberates

Associated Press PHOENIX Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying 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


Cast looks forward to new roles

By John Anderson Newsday Throughout humankind’s long experience with debauchery, indulgence and


The case of the patented genes

Opinion: WASHINGTON Angelina Jolie’s genes threatened to kill her. But, for the time being anyway, she


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.


Don’t fence me in

Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords Many folks with big incomes are responding to the tensions of