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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Explosive-detection dog to be presented to YSU on Monday
It is part of Gov. Kasich's plan to strengthen school safety
State ends its investigation into attendance data at Campbell schools
The school district is still required to submit a corrective action plan.
Distress panel leader: Youngstown schools need to believe they can succeed
The superintendent is committed to the commission's recovery plan.
Tracy Morgan has surgery on leg, expected to be in hospital for weeks
Family members are appreciative of outpouring of love and support
Staffreys’ 70th anniversary is celebrated
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Staffrey of Canfield celebrated 70 years of marriage at a buffet
DeChurches honor 60 years of their marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DeChurch Sr. of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary May 25 at
Nadaskys attend dinner party for golden milestone
BERLIN CENTER Tom and Alice Nadasky of Berlin Center celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
Mr., Mrs. Kerr observe 65 years of marriage
POLAND Peter and Martha Kerr of Poland celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary June 4 with a
Angels of Easter Seals installs president
Angels of Easter Seals installs a new slate of leaders, including Lynn Sahli as president.
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY || Eugene Pyne
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Eugene Pyne HONOREE Residence: Liberty Date of birth: June 9, 1924, in
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Cruisers schedule car, bike show
Cruisers schedule car, bike show GIRARD Girard Cruisers will have its 2014 Flag Day Motorcycle
SENIOR CITIZENS
60-Plus Club of St. Brendan Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Maxwell Hall. Ann Smith will
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown.
9 will receive scholarships at JCL's annual luncheon
The Junior Civic League has awarded more than $510,000 in scholarships.
HAPPY 92ND BIRTHDAY || Peter Terletsky
HAPPY 92ND BIRTHDAY Peter Terletsky HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: June 6,
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
GARDEN CLUBS
FRIDAY Garden Gate will meet at Myrddin Winery in Berlin Center. Hostess will be Alma Moore.
Wolfgangs mark 50th wedding anniversary
BOARDMAN The Rev. and Mrs. William Wolfgang of Boardman will celebrate their 50th wedding
Death-row prisoner to call in to Tabernacle church for incarceration discussion
“Profiting from Our Pain: The Epidemic of Mass Incarceration” will be the topic of a discussion from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 707 Arlington St.
Mahoning Riverfest celebrates conservation efforts
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s easy to not consider the short- and long-term
McDonald girls make history with title
McDonald’s 45-44 victory marked its first state girls championship — in any sport, ever.
Johnson, Morgan, Chad Zallow win titles
On the final test of his high school running career, McDonald senior Bobby Johnson brought a cheat sheet.
At 90, Harry Meshel likely area's most successful politician alive today
He spent more than 22 years in the Ohio Senate, most of it in leadership.
YSU faculty analysis identifies budget alternatives
The analysis compares YSU to Ohio’s other public universities except Shawnee State and Central State
Greatest Juniors: Pikunas, Terlesky win at Mohawk Trails
Jacinta Pikunas played an impressive round of 6-over par 78 to win the girls 17-and-under division.
Senior Falcons take flight in Austintown
Graduation ceremonies for Austintown seniors took place Saturday By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK
Fitch seniors run, then graduate
A week ago, Austintown Fitch senior Gary Gibson knew he’d spend Saturday surrounded by some of his closest friends, celebrating one of the biggest moments of his life.
David Betras is re-elected Mahoning County Democratic Party chairman
Betras took verbal shots at those who opposed him.
Former NFL player gives back at home
Marlin Jackson can’t imagine doing anything better than coaching on a beautiful, sunny day.
Valley will be represented in Best Musical category
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com A pair of Mahoning Valley natives will be in the house at
Nelson’s comeback short, but a success at Madison Square Garden
Willie Nelson dispatched Darryl Cunningham in a first-round TKO
Survey: Catholic Charities served 49,177 people in 2013
Programs of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown address basic needs.
Radio association plans field day
Staff report CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will have an Amateur Radio
Volant Mills '2nd Saturday' salutes National Farm Month
A variety of activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
As hearings near, Martin family wants action
Rose Carter, left, and Richard and Virginia Atkinson, friends of real-estate agent Vivian Martin, slain almost four years ago, are distressed that the cases of two suspects haven’t gone to trial yet.
Area Golf Leagues
MEN Immaculate Heart (Mill Creek) — Low gross: Bill McDermott 39, Dave Homer 41. Low net: Frank
Bombs kill 52 in Iraq
Bombs kill 52 in Iraq BAGHDAD A series of car bombs exploded across Iraq’s capital Saturday
Book groups plan meetings
Book groups plan meetings LEETONIA The following are upcoming book discussion topics at the
The Victorian Players ‘Days of Wine and Roses’ features nearly flawless cast
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown All too often, alcohol is glorified in
Crackdown on E Block gang should reassure city residents
Editorial: Consider it Youngstown’s Rite of Spring: 12 suspected members of the E Block Gang taken off the
Trucker charged in fatal crash that injured actor
Staff/wire report Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan was critically injured Saturday after a tractor-
What’s wrong with Ohio’s death penalty? Not a thing
Opinion: Ohio’s death penalty is back in the news. Federal Judge Gregory Frost has ordered a 2 Ω-month
TedxYoungstown is set for January
TedxYoungstown is set for January YOUNGSTOWN The second TEDx-Youngstown will take place Jan. 23,
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I dislike chocolate — chocolate bars, chocolate fudge, chocolate icing, chocolate ice cream and
Untangling the bundle of cable fees
Take a close look at your cable bill, Consumer Reports suggests. It’s a confusing onslaught of
Highs and lows of Class of 2014
Editorial: Those who have been following The Vindicator’s coverage of high school graduations in the Mahoning
Will judge seek to out the villain?
Opinion: Although two prominent officeholders and a Youngstown lawyer are the main characters in Act 1 of the
Hynes expands, centralizes operations in Austintown
The metal processing company is preparing to relocate its operations to a Hendricks Road facility where they have invested $3 million to modernize the more than 290,000 square foot complex that is known as the former Wean United building.
record reviews
Miranda Lambert Album: “Platinum” (RCA Nashville) Grade: A Country star Miranda Lambert
‘Fun’ alternative
Associated Press OXON HILL, Md. While visitors to the nation’s capital usually head to the
FAST FACTS
FAST FACTS Women in startups 1.3 percent of privately held companies have a female founder.
Peppered with emotion
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO A cooing, gesturing humanoid on wheels that can
CAREER PATHS
DEVELOPMENT A Youngstown ITT Technical Institute administrator has joined Indianapolis-based
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, June 8, the 159th day of 2014. There are 206 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Jerry Stiller is 87. Comedian-talk-show host Joan Rivers is 81. Actor James
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT AUSTINTOWN Air Force Master Sgt. Dana M. (Miglets) Thompson has
Girl Scout wins Gold Award for teaching others the sport she loves
A Girl Scout wins the Gold Award for teaching archery to those affected by autism.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HARRY MESHEL
1924: Born on June 13 in Youngstown. 1941: Graduated from East High School. 1943: Joined the
Gomes, Santana homer in Tribe victory
The home runs by the last two batters in Cleveland’s lineup backed Josh Tomlin (4-2).
Sharapova struggles, but takes French title
Nothing came easily for Maria Sharapova in the French Open final.
Johnson will try for third straight win at Pocono
Coming off consecutive wins in the Coca-Cola 600 and at Dover, Johnson stormed into Pocono Raceway trying to become the first driver to win three straight since 2007.
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Rosalie Combine of Howland aced the No. 2 at Deer Creek. She used a 7 iron on the 128-yard shot.
Cedar Point shuts down after water main-break
Associated Press SANDUSKY Cedar Point was forced to shut down its amusement park and most of its
Gay couples rush to marry in Wis.
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Dozens of gay couples married Saturday at courthouses in Milwaukee
New president takes office in Ukraine
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Ukraine’s new president called Saturday for pro-Russia rebels in
O.J. Simpson case at 20: Views in black and white
By JESSE WASHINGTON AP National Writer The O.J. Simpson murder trial exposed many painful
Ohio woman arrested after well protest
Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio A southeast Ohio woman has pleaded not guilty to a trespassing
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Dennis J. Riggleman, 28, of 2624 Pine Oak Court,
Call from death row
Call from death row YOUNGSTOWN “Profiting from Our Pain: The Epidemic of Mass Incarceration”
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., administration building, 8299 Market St.
Ohio bill revisits 2012 energy plan
Associated Press COLUMBUS Republican Gov. John Kasich championed a major rewrite of Ohio energy
area golf calendar Upcoming tournaments & outings
JUNE Monday — Tam O’Shanter Open at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Hermitage, Pa. Shotgun start at 8
No Triple Crown winner: California Chrome fades at Belmont
California Chrome failed in his bid to win the first Triple Crown in 36 years on Saturday, losing the Belmont Stakes to 9-1 long shot Tonalist.
WATER CONSERVATION
WATER CONSERVATION Protecting watersheds The Alliance for Watershed Action & Resource Education
Bru built it, and they came
Opinion: Say to someone, “If you build it,” and millions worldwide will answer, “They will come.” It’s from
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
IF YOU GO
Opinion: IF YOU GO WHAT: Scramble to benefit Northwood Golf Academy WHEN: June 21 WHERE: Pine Lakes
Veterans Affairs medical facilities in Youngstown, Cleveland praised
Opinion: Veterans Affairs medical facilities in Youngstown, Cleveland praised The scandalous revela- tions
Karzmer: Prepare to get your Phil at Pinehurst
Phil Mickelson is going to win the U.S. Open at Pinehurst next week.
Kings top Rangers in 2 OTs
Dustin Brown redirected Willie Mitchell’s shot 10:26 into the second overtime to give Los Angeles a 2-0 series lead.
Strollo Architects wins national award
Strollo Architects wins national award YOUNGSTOWN Strollo Architects and Kimberly S. Jansen,
Cene Park tournament has 4 local teams left
Cene Park tournament has 4 local teams left STRUTHERS Four out of the elite eight of the Triple
Milwaukee’s Garza shaky, but victorious
Matt Garza got through six shaky innings to win back-to-back starts for the first time since last July.
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