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'Brady Bunch' housekeeper Ann B. Davis dies at 88
Davis also was featured on "The Bob Cummings Show'
CSX train kills man in Struthers today
Identification of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family.
Ohio 4-year-old drowns in family pool
The family thought the victim had been playing on a trampoline.
Celebrate improvements of Mahoning River at festival Saturday
Saturday's festival on the B&O banks of the river includes a wide variety of events
Four-day church festival opens in Campbell on Thursday
The festival fundraiser takes place at the church grounds, 633 Porter Ave.
Doctors tout life-lengthening success of new drug for prostate cancer
It is the most common cancer in men.
Angelina Jolie scores biggest opening weekend of career with 'Maleficent'
'X-Men' drops to second place
Higginses mark 50th with family dinner
LOWELLVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Higgins celebrated their golden anniversary April 26 with a
Smiths honored for 50th year at Cuyahoga park
STOW, OHIO Mike and Maryann Smith of Stow were honored Saturday for their 50th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Triveri honored for golden year
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Dominic J. Triveri Sr. of Boardman celebrated their golden anniversary April
Mr. and Mrs. James O’Malley celebrate 50th
STRUTHERS James and Joyce O’Malley of Struthers, formerly of Youngstown, have been celebrating
Business women will feature local artist
Business women will feature local artist CANFIELD The next meeting of the Mill Creek Chapter of
Women's club presents scholarship and awards
Youngstown Area Women’s Federated Club recently presented a scholarship and awards.
Angels of Easter Seals will host car rivalry
Angels of Easter Seals will host a car rivalry June 14 at Austintown Quaker Steak & Lube.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ajax Magnethermic Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station Square, 4250 Belmont Ave. Guests
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Buhl Park needs new members to join in its efforts to keep Buhl Park beautiful. During
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Mau Mil, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 6 p.m. for its annual picnic
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY || Bessie Thomas
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Bessie Thomas HONOREE Residence: Boardman Date of birth: June 3, 1924,
Mr. and Mrs. Bettura will celebrate 50th
LIBERTY Thomas W. and Patricia A. (Carano) Bettura of Liberty were married May 23, 1964, at St.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
YSU wins first NCAA tournament game
Boardman's Patrick O'Brien pitches Penguins past Indiana State 5-2 in an elimination game.
Idora Park land undeveloped despite 29 years of promises
Owner suggests asking community for donations
Western Reserve falls on Chopka’s riseball
The Blue Devils lost to Cuyahoga Heights 2-0 in the Division IV regional softball final.
Hundreds gather with mission to beautify Youngstown
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Shortly after meeting Christina Buccino, 16-year-old
Poland’s Gardner places fourth at state
The Bulldog senior lost to the eventual state champion in the semifinals.
MVOC addresses drug, other issues at forum
The forum took place at Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church.
Girard relay closes fast to clinch trophy
Seniors Justine Kagy, Alexis Cloud and Taylor Harshbarger and freshman Makayla Trebella ran a blistering 4:00.28.
4th annual health fair Saturday in Warren
The event will be from noon to 3 p.m. at Courthouse Square
Grieving Halas captures decision
Mardell Halas’ mother, Sherri, died on Wednesday and her funeral was Saturday.
Jakovina, Morales finish strong seasons
The Fitch High graduate placed 34th in the high jump at the NCAA East Prelims, while the Struthers High graduate was 45th.
Events set at Mercer Co.'s Munnell Run Farm
The first is a basket-weaving series June 11 and June 28
‘Help for Hurting’ family conference planned
Teen Straight Talk is partnering with pastors for the event June 6 and 7.
Fundraising continues for W. Reserve memorial
The property facing south of the Warren G. Harding facade will be used for construction of a Warren Western Reserve High School Memorial Park.
We are family, Ursuline grads proclaim
Seniors from Ursuline High School on Youngstown's North Side were among several Mahoning Valley schools conducting commencement ceremonies Saturday. Ursuline's took place at the historic Stambaugh Auditorium on Fifth Avenue.
columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Susan Fender et al v. Allstate Insurance et al,
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU athletes set academic records
YSU athletes set academic records YOUNGSTOWN On the heels of many outstanding athletic
area running calendar
June 1 — Pump ‘n’ Run at World Fitness in Niles. Bench press at 8:30 a.m. followed by a 5K at
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Wiz,” 2:30 p.m.: Ease on down the road to the Youngstown
Our dirty laundry is on display
Opinion: When Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy McGinty stood before reporters May 14 to discuss the
Trash to treasure: an East Side story
Opinion: Want to help? Next on the list for the ESA team is a playground and picnic area. If you can help,
Natural-foods retailer to farmers: Let cows graze
Associated Press DENVER Let cows graze. That’s the position of a Colorado-based grocery-store
Getting more from your store
When it comes to supermarkets, biggest isn’t always best. Consumer Reports’ recent survey of 27,208
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Is it true there is a growing trend for men to wear an engagement ring? K.N., Memphis, Tenn.
Youngstown State’s new boss should have say in labor talks; budgetary challenges abound
Editorial: Jim Tressel officially becomes Youngstown State University’s ninth president July 1, which means he
RECORD REVIEWS
Mariah Carey Album: “Me. I Am Mariah ... The Elusive Chanteuse” (Def Jam) Grade: C+ Mariah
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2014. There are 213 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Yo Doughnut Co. in Youngstown adds freshness to Downtown
Yo Doughnut Co. on East Rayen will celebrate National Doughnut Day on June 6 with the grand opening of the business.
Rides & slides
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley in Orlando, the world’s longest and
Doctor’s Rx for VA crisis: Give vets vouchers for private hospitals
Opinion: Doctor’s Rx for VA crisis: Give vets vouchers for private hospitals I am a veteran, and I am A
birthdays
birthdays Singer Pat Boone is 80. Actor Morgan Freeman is 77. Actor Rene Auberjonois is 74.
Events lead to new focus on violence against women
Associated Press Nearly 300 schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria. A pregnant Pakistani woman stoned to
Reel Fish Tales
This month’s Reel Fish Tales feature hooked many local anglers! Here are a few of the great shots
va hospitals Warnings about wait for patients nothing new
Associated Press WASHINGTON The report this week confirming that 1,700 veterans were “at risk of
Upstate Shredding receives an award
Upstate Shredding receives an award NEW YORK New York-based scrap-metal recycler Upstate
area golf calendar | Upcoming tournaments & outings
JUNE Monday — Keystone Blind Association scramble at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Hermitage, Pa.
Pikunas wins junior event at Mill Creek
Jacinta Pikunas, of Boardman, finished first in the girls 13-15 division in a Junior PGA Qualifer on Saturday at Mill Creek Park.
Taliban release US soldier
Associated Press WASHINGTON The only American soldier held prisoner in Afghanistan has been
In junta-led Thailand, reading is resistance
Associated Press BANGKOK In junta-ruled Thailand, the simple act of reading in public has become
area golf leagues
MEN Mahoning Valley Men (Bedford Trails) — Low gross: Joe Alfano 35, Dennis Gaume 36, Ray Grown
HANDS ON | Volunteering
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley works in engaging 21st-century volunteers to improve civic
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Ill. officially starts issuing licenses for gay marriages
Associated Press BELLEVILLE, Ill. A few years into their relationship, Sabra Blumhorst and
Egypt criminalizes dishonoring flag
Egypt criminalizes dishonoring flag CAIRO Egypt’s outgoing interim president issued a decree
Panel OKs broadband upgrade
Associated Press COLUMBUS A legislative panel has approved more than $814,000 for Ohio State
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.
Karzmer: Getting an ace can insure a hefty bill
When someone gets a hole-in-one, it’s customary for that person to “buy drinks” for everyone inside.
Married 70 years, Pa. couple die one day apart
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A Pittsburgh couple married for 70 years have died a day apart.
Chevrolet has Power, victory at Detroit GP
Will Power gave Roger Penske and Chevrolet what they desperately wanted by winning the first of two races at the Detroit Grand Prix.
By Eric McCrea
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown The Youngstown Playhouse was packed Friday
Niles grads treasure memories at Packard ceremony
Packard Music Hall was the site for Niles McKinley High School’s commencement Saturday By JORDAN
Stanford is next for upstart YSU
In its first 24 hours in Bloomington, the Youngstown State baseball team was referred to by a variety of different names.
Goodyear begins scouting sites for a new factory
Associated Press AKRON Ohio-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is ready to begin looking at
DIVISION II TRACK ROUNDUP
DIVISION II TRACK ROUNDUP News and notes Jonesing for redemption: Hubbard junior Matt Jones
141 at Mooney earn diplomas and distinction
School officials say the Cardinal Mooney High School Class of 2014 stands out among other classes for its positive competitiveness and its charitable endeavors.
METRO DIGEST || Test-drive a robot today
Test-drive a robot BOARDMAN Humility of Mary Health Partners, in cooperation with Intuitive
Back biting: Nadal reveals injury at French Open
The closest thing to intrigue or drama involving Rafael Nadal on Saturday came after his 31st consecutive French Open victory concluded.
METRO DIGEST || Volunteers needed for Color Run
Volunteers needed YOUNGSTOWN Volunteers are needed for The Color Run in Youngstown. The event
Groundbreaking set for addition to Air Force Museum in Dayton
Associated Press DAYTON Groundbreaking ceremonies are set for a new building at the National
Aviles homers, drives in winner for Indians
Mike Aviles hit a three-run homer in the second and added the go-ahead single in the eighth inning.