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Greatest Traditional at Stambaugh signups here
Get your golf season off to a Greatest start this Saturday by playing with in the Greatest Traditional at Stambaugh.
Giddings family to honor couple’s 60th milestone
NILES Mr. and Mrs. James Giddings Sr. of Niles were married 60 years ago Feb. 6. They were
Presidential candidate Tressel returns to YSU on Monday for interviews, public forum
Other forums for the two other candidates will be Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Pavelko, Mr. Brothers plan May rites
Laurie and Jeffry Wellington and Mitchell Pavelko, all of Poland, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Marie Pavelko, and Heath Brothers, both of Cincinnati.
Witmer-Baker May plans are announced
Taylor Witmer of Columbiana and Alexander Baker of North Lima are engaged, their parents are
Monroe-Lalanne wedding date is set in May
YOUNGSTOWN Jeanne Cotters Monroe of Youngstown is announcing the engagement of her daughter,
Blasko-Brown wedding plans set for May 24
Molly F. Blasko and Kenneth P. Brown Jr., both of Canfield, are engaged, their parents are
Kudlock-Cramer engagement is announced
Brittany Michelle Kudlock and Arthur Patrick Cramer Jr. are engaged, her parents are announcing.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Mau Mil, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Friendly’s in
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon at Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room, 114 S. Broad St.,
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MSC will sponsor click-it or ticket
MSC will sponsor click-it or ticket YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Safe Communities is sponsoring a Belts
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP Chapter 4339 will meet at 1 p.m. May 13 at the Saxon Club on Meridian Road. The cost is $13,
Girls night set for Davis Center
A Girls Night Out at the Gardens will take place May 20 and 21 at the Davis Center.
HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY || Philomena Conti
HONOREE Date of birth: May 4, 1915, in Youngstown FAMILY Parents: John and Anna (Insalata)
Lawrence County looking for perfect amateur summer photo
Lawrence County officials are looking for that perfect photo of summer through places, events and festivals unique in the area.
‘Duck Dynasty’ star bashes US as sinful nation at men’s rally
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For Julie Johnson and her son, Hayden Johnson,
Lacrosse, exploding elsewhere, slowly gaining ground in the Valley
Lacrosse is the nation’s fastest-growing prep sport.
Changes in Ohio cash-assistance program reduces number using it
A change to Ohio Department of Job and Family Services rules that govern a program that gives cash assistance to families with dependent children has reduced the number of people in the program.
OHSAA proposal figures to alter sports
For the fourth time in as many years, the OHSAA has put a competitive balance proposal in front of its member schools.
YSU’s Grace wins, sets Horizon League record
The YSU men and women are both atop the HL team standings entering the meet’s final day.
Boardman’s Linsley has NFL aspirations
Since earning first team All-Big Ten honors last season, Linsley has performed in front of scouts at both the NFL combine and Ohio State’s Pro Day, as well as individual workouts for several teams.
Great Lakes Pirate Gathering May 16-18 at Greene Eagle Winery
Ahoy there, matey! Ye won’t want to miss this Pirate Gathering.
Greatest Golfer festivities set to tee off at Stambaugh
The Greatest Traditional at Stambaugh is Saturday.
Fitch, Harding run well at Optimist Meet
Warren G. Harding has quietly turned into a track and field powerhouse in the Mahoning Valley.
'Remembering Youngstown' Saturday at Brier Hill Cultural Center
The speaker will be at the Brier Hill Cultural Center, 145 Jefferson St., at 10 a.m.
SPORTS DIGEST || Curbstone Hall of Fame banquet is today
Curbstone Hall of Fame banquet is today YOUNGSTOWN The 47th Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame
Kites fly despite rainy, chilly weather
A variety of kites brightened the mostly gray skies over Mill Creek MetroParks Farm on Saturday.
METRO DIGEST || Veterans fundraiser
Veterans fundraiser STRUTHERS AMVETS Post 44, American Legion Post 301 and Disabled American
Lawrence County has photo contest
Amateur photogs have the chance to show off their skills, win a prize, and have their work shown across the country.
METRO DIGEST || Attempted abduction
Attempted abduction CANFIELD Police are in search of a white “chubby” male with a short beard
Potholes pock several main streets in Youngstown
As milder weather moves into the Mahoning Valley, county engineers are moving ahead with various spring chores, including cold patching some roadways hard-hit by this year's severe winter weather. Above, road workers Steve Leslie and Brian Tydings try to keep up with the endless potholes on Mahoning Avenue in North Jackson.
golf league scores
MEN St. Christine Golf League (Mill Creek) — Low gross: Mark Sahli 34; Paul Moore, John Fredrick,
newsmakers
newsmakers Efrem Zimbalist Jr., ‘The FBI’ star, dies at 95 LOS ANGELES Handsome, debonair and
Today’s entertainment picks are:
Today’s entertainment picks are: v Meet the Artist, Kim Novak, 1 to 3 p.m.: The former screen star
Greatest money-saving websites
ShopSmart, the shopping magazine from the publisher of Consumer Reports, loves shopping, especially
Ohio General Assembly must take action on revenge porn
Opinion: Ohio legislators are looking the other way when it comes to “revenge porn.” That might be the right
Clapton pays tribute to JJ Cale on new album
Associated Press NEW YORK Eric Clapton is paying tribute to his late friend and collaborator
YSU’s next president should be willing to stay for a while
Editorial: What’s the most obvious ques- tion each of the three finalists for the presidency of Youngstown
Mahoning GOP lacks credibility
Opinion: How’s this for political spin: Mark Munroe, chairman of the Mahoning County Republican Party,
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Our tour bus in the English countryside stopped so we would have a chance to walk around the
CAREER PATHS
REAL ESTATE George Reed, a Youngstown State University graduate with 15 years of real-estate
MARKET MENTORS
Associated Press NEW YORK When Psyche Terry’s lingerie business needed a lift, she got it from a
America Makes will present course
America Makes will present course YOUNGSTOWN America Makes, formerly the National Additive
City reignites a VIP program
Editorial: Don’t mess with success. That winning philosophy has been embraced by the Youngstown Police
Condoleezza Rice backs out of Rutgers speech
Associated Press NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has backed out
Saturday’s other MLB games
Saturday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 9, Royals 2 KANSAS CITY, MO. Drew Smyly
HOG HEAVEN
HOG HEAVEN Little did we know how many of our readers are diehard motorcyclists! As soon as we
PRIMARY BALLOTS | Candidates/issues
PRIMARY BALLOTS | Candidates/issues These candidates and selected issues will be on Tuesday’s
Judge seals criminal record of police chief
Associated Press CANTON A judge has sealed the record of an Ohio police chief convicted of a
birthdays
birthdays Surf guitarist Dick Dale is 74. Singer-songwriter Nick Ashford of Ashford and Simpson is
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Medical degree Matthew Peter Arrowsmith, son of Joseph and Mirta Pacheco
In the cup! Area holes-in-one
Eric Elliott aced the 145-yard, No. 8 hole at Tam’O’Shanter in Hermitage, Pa. Eric Elliott Sr.
Princes see Graceland, attend wedding in Tenn.
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. British royals Prince William and Prince Harry toured the home
High School baseball results
Cardinal Mooney 3-7, Marlington 2-4 STRUTHERS In the opener, Drew Beck had the game-winning
COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Huntington Bank v. Schiappa Development Group Inc. et
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, May 4, the 124th day of 2014. There are 241 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
GUIDE TO WORST YOUNGSTOWN POTHOLES
Here are some of the main streets in Youngstown with pothole problems. 1. Mahoning Avenue from Oak
Military observers released by insurgents in Ukraine
Associated Press MOSCOW European military observers who were held more than a week by insurgents
Prominent speakers at college graduations in Ohio
Associated Press DAYTON A longtime civil-rights leader, retired U.S. Supreme Court clerk, a TV
Victim intervenes, teen receives lighter sentence
Associated Press CANTON A young Ohio man changed his mind about going to trial for attempted
GM recalling SUVs for faulty fuel gauges
GM recalling SUVs for faulty fuel gauges DETROIT General Motors is recalling 51,640 SUVs because
Is it Tressel again, as YSU and UA square off?
Opinion: Almost 30 years ago, Youngstown State University and the University of Akron dueled for a major
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
High School softball
High School softball Massillon 6-5, Austintown Fitch 5-7 MASSILLON Cali Mikovich’s four hits
YSU roundup
Softball Homer-happy YSU sweeps doubleheader DETROIT Youngstown State hit five home runs in
California Chrome’s time to shine in Kentucky Derby
A horse with a humble pedigree. A couple of working stiff owners. A 77-year-old trainer with his first Kentucky Derby horse.
boys sports in Ohio
boys sports in Ohio Participation statistics YEAR 2012-132011-122010-11 FOOTBALL
Bucs batter Blue Jays’ pen again
For the second consecutive night Toronto’s bullpen failed to hold a lead.
Jonah Karzmer: Technology tames this golfer’s game
Technology, when paired with professionals who know how to use it, makes the game easier and more enjoyable.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Mill Creek MetroParks brought in $6,500 from the 2013 maple-syrup sales. A story in
arkansas AG supports gay marriage, will defend ban
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Saturday he
NFL Draft notebook
Scott’s got a shot: Howland High graduate Tyler Scott, who earned second team All-Big Ten honors
By Eric McCrea
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown “We are all in the gutter, but some of us
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.
Pro Football Hall of Famers believe gay player will be accepted
Once Michael Sam is drafted in the NFL, the Missouri defensive end will be judged strictly on whether he can play and whether he can help his team win.
Readers blast Tressel illustration; Why such negativity from Bill of Rights proponents?, Support for West Branch school levy and Liberty roads levy
Opinion: How low can Vindicator go in its fawning coverage of Jim Tressel? Last Sunday’s Page One illus-
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