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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, ...
Toddlers hear tales about hats
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Toddlers, ages 2-3, heard tales at the Poland library
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.
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.
CHS art students honored with awards
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Recently, several Canfield High School art students
Stories published May 31, 2013
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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.
YSU will lead manufacturing resurgence with grant from Siemens
The $440 million in-kind grant is for software and training
McCoy's double ignites LaBrae rout
Given a second chance, LaBrae High junior shortstop Somer McCoy made the most of it.
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.
Experienced Medina ousts Fitch
A stellar first inning and a sound pitching performance from starter Megan Paradise ended the Falcons’ tournament run.
Food-service talks for YSU turn sour
A 12-member committee was established to review vendor proposals
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).
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.
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.
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.
Donko, Ursuline too much for Keystone
The Irish pitcher struck out 15 in a 6-1 win in a D-III regional semifinal.
Wrask, Donachie spark Springfield
Joey Wrask hit a grand slam and Dalton Donachie pitched a one-hit shutout for the Tigers.
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.
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.
Library celebrates moms
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Boardman library offered a story time for 4- and 5-year-
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
Toddlers hear tales about hats
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Toddlers, ages 2-3, heard tales at the Poland library
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
Boardman briefs
ABWA meeting set The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women Association will meet June 11
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.
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
Students win recycling contest
Eight students out of 1,390 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
Local doctor lectures at national conference
Dr. Lawrence A. DiDomenico, managing partner of Ankle and Foot Care Centers, was invited to present
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.
Pen pals meet face-to-face
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Language arts pen pals got a chance to meet face-to-
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-
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
CHS art students honored with awards
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Recently, several Canfield High School art students
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,
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.
Sixth-grade class tops in donations
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Michael Richards’ sixth-grade class at Canfield Village
Students win recycling contest
Eight students out of 1,390 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
Poland briefs
ABWA meeting set The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women Association will meet June 11
Local charity hosts 5K
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Runners had a chance to put themselves through
Canfield sports briefs
Diamondback offers golf clinics Diamondback Golf Course will host golf clinics for boys and girls
Hilltoppers play during field day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Taking advantage of a nice, sunny day, first- second- and
Salvation Army honors volunteers
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Throughout the year, the local Salvation Army receives
Warren woman faces charges of OVI, child endangering
Warren woman faces charges of OVI, child endangering WARREN A 24-year-old Wick Street Southeast
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
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.
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
So-called scandals lack any substance
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Universal UCLICK Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, when
‘After Earth’ is a routine adventure
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Truth be told, “After Earth” wouldn’t exist had Will Smith
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.
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
Boccieri may seek return to D.C. but not now
Opinion: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which recruits and raises money for political
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.
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
Rental car reported stolen in Boardman
Staff report BOARDMAN A car was reported stolen from Hertz Rent A Car on Market Street Wednesday
2 Dems consider 2014 run for Congress
Also, a state senator is considering getting into the 2014 race
Author, outspoken priest Greeley dies
Associated Press CHICAGO The Rev. Andrew Greeley was, it seems, always writing. At home on a
James scores 30 points as Miami takes Game 5
James finished with 30 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
Caught on tape: OSU president rips Notre Dame
Gee also took shots at schools in the Southeastern Conference and the University of Louisville.
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.
SPORTS DIGEST || Ursuline regional final on local radio station
Ursuline regional final on local radio station The Sports Animal 1390 will broadcast the Ursuline
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.
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
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.
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
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