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Kites brightened skies for families at MetroParks farm today
A variety of kites brightened the mostly gray skies over Mill Creek MetroParks Farm Saturday.
Drivers beware: OVI checkpoint starts in about 5 minutes
The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle while Impaired Task Force will have a checkpoint from 10 p.m. to midnight on Market Street at Hilton Avenue.
Nearly 5,000 gather for prayer, inspiration at today's Rally in the Valley
For Julie Johnson and her son, Hayden Johnson, seeing Phil Robertson, the star of the popular A&E reality show “Duck Dynasty,” was uplifting, though perhaps not in the usual ways.
UPDATE: Power restored in Boardman
boardman Ohio Edison handled an outage Saturday afternoon after the weather caused 86 customers to lose power at 4:08 p.m, according to First Energy Area Manager David Turner. Power was restored by 5:30 p.m. Those affected were in the U.S. Route 224 and Market Street areas.
Condi Rice declines Rutgers commencement address after war protest
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has backed out of delivering the commencement address at Rutgers University following protests by some faculty and students over her role in the Iraq War.
California Chrome captures Derby crown
California Chrome pulled away down the stretch for a dominant win the 140th Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Police seeking man in attempted abduction
Police are in search of a white “chubby” male with a short beard and dark hair driving a white sports utility vehicle who they say tried to entice a student into his car at about 4 p.m. Thursday outside of Canfield High School.
Power outage in Boardman
First Energy’s Ohio Edison crews are working to get the power back on for approximately 100 customers near the U.S. Route 224 and Market Street areas in Boardman.
Lauren Erdel | Francis Fitch IV
LOWELLVILLE Lowellville Christian Church was the setting of the Dec. 13, 2013, wedding of Lauren
Annette Tarary | Benjamin Gross
WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. West Middlesex United Methodist Church was the setting of the Sept. 28, 2013,
Gia Montecalvo | Matthew Gustovich
YOUNGSTOWN Gia Nicole Montecalvo of Warren and Matthew Mark Gustovich of McDonald exchanged vows
Janice Baran | Kyle Abram
YOUNGSTOWN Janice Baran and Kyle Abram exchanged wedding vows Sept. 28, 2013, at Our Lady of Mount
MVAC will sponsor taste of faiths festival
MVAC will sponsor taste of faiths festival BOARDMAN Mahoning Valley Association of Churches will
Hungarian club selling off all kitchen, yard equipment before closing
The Youngstown American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave., will have a closing sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17 and 18 for all kitchen supplies such as mixers, pots, pans, dishes and silverware as well as all yard equipment, outdoor picnic tables and two large buffet tables.
Mayor to announce new 'Get Your Business Online' effort Monday
Mayor John McNally on Monday will announce a new initiative to help Youngstown businesses establish a Web presence through Google’s “Get Your Business Online” program.
Bryn Mawr Block Watch meeting Tuesday
The Bryn Mawr (East Side) Block Watch will have its monthly meeting and introduction of new officers at 5 p.m. Tuesday at McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road.
10th annual Unity in the Community parade May 17
The Warriors Inc. 10th annual “Unity in the Community” parade will take place at 10 a.m. May 17, starting at Market Street and Midlothian Boulevard and ending at the South Field House. Community day activities will follow the parade.
Vietnam ammunition box forces lockdown at Fitch High Friday
An empty ammunition box from the Vietnam War led to a precautionary lockdown Friday at Austintown Fitch High School.
Home Savings donation to expand Neil Kennedy detox, recovery services
The Home Savings Charitable Foundation donated $5,000 to the Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic on Rush Boulevard to be used for expansion of detoxification services and the recovery-supportive housing program.
Hake, Felger lift Ursuline over Mooney
The Ursuline Fighting Irish have been looking for a timely hit all season.
GM's Lordstown investment met with praise
The outlook of the Lordstown plant and its workers became more secure and flexible
YSU police getting explosive detection dog
The Ohio Department of Homeland Security will buy the dog and equipment and pay the dog’s vet bills
YSU’s Parham shatters own Horizon League javelin record
Jessica Parham threw a career-best 44.75 on her final attempt.
Mahoning commissioners seeking opinion on dissolving port authority board
Commissioners have asked lawyers whether they have the power to remove any of their four appointments to the Western Reserve Port Authority
Penguins belt three homers, but rally falls short vs. WSU
Jake Fryman, David Saluga and Matt Sullivan all homered for the Penguins.
Mahoning JFS chief Bush inducted into Ohio military HOF
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Sgt. Robert E. Bush Jr. was a helicopter gunner in
Hall of Famers gearing up for ‘Fan Fest’ at I-X Center
As a boy growing up in football-fanatical western Pennsylvania, little Dan Marino wanted to be part of The Steel Curtain.
Poland indoor center expected to be ‘huge’
Poland Township Park will have a new indoor activity center next year, once all of the funds are secured.
More high school baseball
Canfield 5, Howland 4 CANFIELD One day after falling to Howland, the Cardinals (8-7, 4-2 All-
SPORTS DIGEST || Tennessee’s Gabriel honored for academics
Tennessee’s Gabriel honored for academics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. University of Tennessee softball
Warren patrolman fired, accused of illegal activity
Police Chief Eric Merkel fired Patrolman Reuben Shaw Thursday for having a 1969 Chevy Nova towed from a locked garage on Kenwood Avenue to a garage he controls nearby.
Warren residents help plan use of vacant properties
Mikenna McClurg and Allison Keith are taking seriously their opportunity to make a difference in the future of Warren’s neighborhoods.
Austintown doctor retires from 50 years in medicine
He will continue helping patients with substance abuse
Boardman water problems fixed in fire station
Boardman Township took measures to prevent water from coming into the fire station basement
Lowellville plans safety day
Lowellville is hosting its first Safety Day from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. next Saturday in the gymnasium of Lowellville K-12 School, 52 Rocket Place. Police Capt. Stacy Karis, above, who is the district’s school-resource officer, notes that the event coincides with Bike Helmet Safety Week, which is May 9-18.
First case of MERS virus in American
First case of MERS virus in American NEW YORK Health officials on Friday confirmed the first
Whispering Pines to host Friends of Scouting breakfast
The public is invited to the Whispering Pines District Greater Western Reserve Council Boy Scouts of
No endorsement in the race for Mahoning probate judge
Editorial: Off-the-record conversations with reliable sources are the stock-in-trade of the newspaper
Boehner to appoint select committee
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker John Boehner declared Friday he would create a select
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jonathan J. Hapcic, 38, of 548 Warner Road, Hubbard,
Film preview Anticipated ‘Godzilla’ unveiled in IMAX
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Godzilla lives. Sixty years after his
St. John’s Church has new rector
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., is welcoming the Rev. Gayle
Rev. Francis installed at Kinsman Presbyterian
Staff report KINSMAN The Rev. Susan H. Francis was installed as the called pastor of Kinsman
Jury selection in capital murder case enters 2nd week
Aubrey Toney is charged with killing a man in 2010 and severely injuring the man's wife.
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Ann B. Davis (“The Brady Bunch”) is 88. Actor Alex Cord (“Airwolf”) is 81.
trumbull county Grand jury indicts man in break-in
Staff report WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury indicted Chad Summers, 39, of Freeman Street,
Hanni says Chairman Betras sent out ‘false, misleading literature’
The chairman said he did nothing wrong
Unused dose of drugs to be tested
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Samples of the same drugs used in a botched execution that was
METRO DIGEST || Ammunition box leads to lockdown
Ammunition box leads to lockdown austintown An empty ammunition box from the Vietnam War led to
McNally to push online presence
Mayor John McNally on Monday will announce a new initiative, to help Youngstown businesses establish a web presence
On the links More professional golf from Friday
NORTH TEXAS LPGA SHOOTOUT IRVING, TEXAS Meena Lee shot a season-best 64 that included a nine-
Rangers work overtime in opener
The Rangers stunned the Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night.
Homicide suspected in death of firefighter
Associated Press CLEVELAND The death of an off-duty Ohio firefighter involved in a traffic crash
Lunch Bucket ribbon-cutting
Lunch Bucket ribbon-cutting YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and owner James
Unrest spreads
Associated Press SLOVYANSK, Ukraine Ukraine launched an offensive against separatist forces for
METRO DIGEST || Get info about joining the Marines
Family night AUSTINTOWN The Marine Corps will have a family night at 6 p.m. Monday in the
Smart Choice Food orders set today
Orders also will be taken at Niles Community Services, 401 Vienna Ave., from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. May 19.
Espinoza will ride California Chrome today
The owners of California Chrome are putting all their hopes into the chestnut colt to win the Kentucky Derby.
McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy Newspapers SANTA ANA, Calif. Worship requires neither proper place nor proper
Pastor anniversary
Pastor anniversary CAMPBELL The fifth anniversary of the Rev. Carl Anderson and his wife,
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2014. There are 242 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Matthew and Christina Satterfield, New Springfield, girl, May
AREA SOFTBALL RESULTS
FRIDAY Austintown Fitch 10, Warren Harding 0 AUSTINTOWN Gabby Butcher and Cali Mikovich each
Road trip logs new spiritual experiences
Spiritual thoughts permeate my life. That’s not necessarily good, as my religious pilgrimage has
Alvarez, Marte power Pirates in 9th
Toronto entered the final inning with a 5-3 lead before losing 6-5.
Around the NFL | More news & notes
Cleveland Browns: The Browns have exercised the fifth-year, $5.5 million contract option on powerful
Nev. rancher’s supporters, family take fight to sheriff
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Family members and other supporters took a Nevada rancher’s grazing-
Cabrera, Flores tied in Charlotte
Angel Cabrera never knows when he’s going to play his best golf. This could be shaping up as one of those weeks at the Wells Fargo Championship.
Talks begin to settle claims
Associated Press DETROIT A mediator for General Motors has begun negotiations about settling
National debt is damaging
Opinion: The Adirondack (N.Y.) Enterprise: Americans seem to have become numb to worry about our astronomical
Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn.; former
Stanley Cup playoffs Game 1: Eastern Conference Semifinals
RANGERS3 PENGUINS2SFLBNew York leads the series 1-0 GAME 2: New York at Pittsburgh, Sunday at 7:30
Today’s entertainment picks are:
Today’s entertainment picks are: v Kentucky Derby party, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: The Humane Society of
Bruins, Boston officials criticize racist tweets
Bruins President Cam Neely issued a statement Friday calling the tweets “racist” and “classless.”
Investigation ends in Lowellville bar fight
A host of felony charges against the perpetrators were reduced to misdemeanors.
Can’t we all just get along?
Opinion: COLUMBUS It wouldn’t be an election season in Ohio without a series of legal challenges to
Service for bishop
Service for bishop FARRELL, PA. Presiding prelate Bishop Lillie B. North, chief executive
Monuments mulled
By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. 222Plans abound to honor the recently deceased
Prelim hearings set for bank robbery suspect
Police have charged Robert Naples with bank robberies in Boardman and Girard a day apart.
Blacks urged to vote and help black children excel
Opinion: A proposed plan to provide positive role models for black children hasn't developed because of a lack of commitment from black professionals.
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges. They are
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 68 in the second
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