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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown streets closed Sunday for March for Babies event
Youngstown streets closed Sunday for March for Babies event
Inmate who escaped in Trumbull County remains at large
Trumbull County inmate who escaped remains at large
2 sobriety checkpoints will be set up this evening, here’s where
2 sobriety checkpoints will be set up this evening, here’s where
UPDATE | FitzGerald to donate McNally contribution to charity
FitzGerald to return McNally contribution
UPDATE | GM to pay maximum $35M fine for ignition recall delays
Settlement announcement expected over GM ignition recalls
Penguins fire GM Ray Shero, coach Dan Bylsma to be evaluated
Penguins fire GM Ray Shero, coach Dan Bylsma to be evaluated
Poll: College athletes shouldn't be paid or form unions
Poll: College athletes shouldn't be paid or form unions
Reporter soars with the Thunderbirds
Kalea Hall flew with the Thunderbirds today. Her full report will be featured in Saturday's Vindicator.
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a 6 p.m. dinner meeting June 2 at Western Reserve
St. James to host Super Saturday
St. James to host Super Saturday BOARDMAN St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., will
YMTA competition winners will perform in recital
YMTA Master’s Competition winners will perform in a recital Sunday at Bliss Hall.
Youngstown mayor calls his alleged involvement in a criminal enterprise ‘comical’
Says the indictment won’t impact his ability to serve the city
Former Niles funeral director offered 3-year prison term in plea deal
Former Niles funeral director Robert P. McDermott Sr. has a week to decide whether he he’s willing to go to prison for three years or risk a much longer prison sentence and take his case to trial.
Singing competition auditions are Sunday
Staff report GIRARD The inaugural NEO Rising Star Singing Competition championships will be at 3
The CW will add ‘The Flash’
Associated Press NEW YORK The CW television network is bringing the comic book hero “The Flash”
7 receive DeBartolo scholarships
During the past 17 years, the Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than $600,000 in scholarship money to high-school students.
Boardman lobbies legislators for help toward new school
The district isays it needs a new school to replace the Boardman Center Middle School and Glenwood Middle School
Sheriff finds some big raises ‘offensive’
At a sales tax post-mortem, the sheriff implored his fellow county officials not to grant “lucrative raises.”
2014 will be record repaving year
Private firms will pay for repaving 50 to 70 miles of roads in Mahoning County this year, engineer says.
Boardman library hosts creative writing class
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On April 17, Boardman library hosted an hour-long
Ohio AG targets Oakhill criminal enterprise
Opinion: It’s been nearly three years since the dismissal of criminal charges against five people and three
Feds fall short in responsible oversight of drilling industry
Editorial: Findings from two reports released this month uncover eye-opening and troubling details about the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.50 —.26 Avalon
Stark choices in Illinois
Opinion: CHICAGO Democracy can be cruel because elections deprive the demos of the delight of alibis and
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohio teen scoops 3-foot carp from floodwaters in street NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio A
By the numbers
By the numbers General Motors’ recalls On Thursday, General Motors Co. announced five new safety
Grief, rage as kin bury mining victims
Associated Press SOMA, Turkey With photos of their loved ones pinned to their chests and
Gas prices stay stubbornly high
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: After a harsh winter, it’s time to get out and hit the open road. So what’s with
Fee to build phantom nuke-waste site ends
Fee to build phantom nuke-waste site ends NEW YORK Something could be missing from your next
Obama dedicates 9/11 museum
Associated Press NEW YORK Tears in her eyes, firefighter widow Maureen Fanning emerged Thursday
Firms must protect against malicious ads, Senate warns
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate warned Google, Yahoo and other leading technology
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Latino Food Festival, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Ethnic foods, with music
Legislation would let one car company sell directly to consumers
Other car companies would have to sell through dealerships
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 16, the 136th day of 2014. There are 229 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Fewest Americans in 7 years seek jobless aid
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell to the
YSU’s hiring of Jim Tressel not in students’ best interests
Opinion: YSU’s hiring of Jim Tressel not in students’ best interests As a graduate of Youngs- town State
Courthouse gets high-level probe
An architect and a structural engineer perched high over the 103-year-old courthouse examine its rooftop features.
Judge strikes all Arkansas bans on gay marriage
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Gay marriages quickly resumed in Arkansas on Thursday after a
Schedule change
Schedule change YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally’s “5 Minutes with the Mayor” will
Man, woman sentenced to three years in prison for Warren restaurant robberies
A man and a woman were each sentenced to three years in prison for committing unrelated restaurant robberies in Warren.
veterans affairs Watchdog: No proof delays caused deaths
Associated Press WASHINGTON New complaints about long wait lists and falsified patient
birthdays
birthdays Actor Pierce Brosnan is 61. Actress Debra Winger is 59. Actress Mare Winningham is 55.
Keep 64-year-old Howland child rapist in prison, prosecutor says
Clyde T. Bush, 64, formerly of Howland, who committed 14 sex offenses against 10 boys and girls in the late 1980s
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John A. Gulgas, 30, of 1481 Turnberry Drive,
YSU, Valparaiso play two today at Eastwood
YSU, Valparaiso play two today at Eastwood NILES Thursday’s Horizon League baseball game between
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Rob and Ashley Sabel, Youngstown, boy, May 14. John II and
Flare-up keeps fire situation in S. California unpredictable
Associated Press SAN MARCOS, Calif. Firefighters aided by calmer winds made progress Thursday
Senior safe driving
Senior safe driving POLAND Shepherd of the Valley-Poland is accepting reservations for a second
Azpurua, 85, chases history
Young-at-heart trainer of Social Inclusion could set Preakness record
Austintown Community Briefs
Class of 1984 reunion The Austintown Fitch Class of 1984 30-year Class Reunion will take place on
Number of new concealed carry licenses drops compared to a year ago
The number of license renewals increases
STEM exploration kit makes it easier to visit Oh Wow!
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Oh Wow!, in conjunction with the Public Library of
Artists sought to paint murals in Idora Neighborhood
The deadline to apply for the project is June 1.
Tampa mom guilty of killing 2 teens
Tampa mom guilty of killing 2 teens TAMPA, Fla. Florida jurors on Thursday rejected the
Financial picture brighter for Weathersfield schools
The district has brought spending down to the 2007 level
Jessica Jones qualifies to Nationals
Jessica Jones of Canfield has qualified to Level 10 USA Gymnastics national team competition in
Area man bound over to grand jury on kidnapping, aggravated robbery
Area man bound over to grand jury on kidnapping, aggravated robbery
Hubbard honors fallen police
The city will raise money to place a monument at the flag pole in front of the police station.
GM recalls more cars
GM recalls more cars Associated Press DETROIT General Motors’ efforts to root out lingering
Tornado destroys several buildings in Ohio; flood danger persists
Associated Press CEDARVILLE, Ohio Flood watches remained in effect across much of eastern and
Lord of Life Lutheran Church celebrates 50th anniversary
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Lord of Life Lutheran Church is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a worshipping community May 17-18. A special worship service of Holden Evening Prayer for the community and area Lutheran churches and choirs will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 17, followed by a reception at the church, located at 550 N. Broad St.
YSU students inducted into Who’s Who
Local Youngstown State University students were recently inducted into Who’s Who Among Students in
Local veteran to speak
Members of the World War II Heritage Society will hear from Tom Powers, local veteran with active
SJIHM students do well at YSU Science Day
On March 22, 13 students in grades 6 and 8 from St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary School participated in Youngstown State University’s Science Day, which was hosted at Stambaugh Stadium.
Boardman Community Briefs
Baby Bargain Boutique set for June 7 Boardman Park will be having its annual Baby Bargain Boutique
Canfield Sports Briefs
Prologo runs marathon Ali Prologo, a senior at Canfield High School ran in her first half marathon
Fundraiser for wheelchair accessible home
Fundraiser helps couple remodel home The public is invited to participate in a fundraiser for
Presbyterian youth host Trash and Treasure Sale
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Presbyterian Church youth group had its annual
DSAV sponsors bicycle camp
Down Syndrome Association of the Valley (DSAV) is now accepting applications for a bicycle camp for
Geisler Insurance Agency earns Grange Senior Partner designation
Geisler Insurance Agency of Poland has earned the Senior Partner designation from Grange Insurance,
Dobbins Elementary hosts Right to Read Week
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com One of the biggest things a school can do is to encourage students to read at a young age. From May 12-16 Dobbins Elementary hosted Right to Read Week, with guest readers all week in an effort to get students to enjoy reading more.
MCCTC inducts students into National Technical Honor Society
The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center hosted a special ceremony to honor a group of
SOV Boardman hosts Easter egg hunt
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As it has for the last 15 years, Shepherd of the Valley
Mill Creek MetroParks hosts daffodil show
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On April 19 and 20, 7,600 people passed through the
Awards presented at Boy Scout recognition dinner
The Whispering Pines District of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted
Boardman defeats Canton McKinley
Boardman raised its record to 5-6 on the season with a win at Canton McKinley. Sophomore Sidney Aey
Canfield Community Briefs
Class of 1984 reunion The Austintown Fitch Class of 1984 30-year Class Reunion will take place on
Salvation Army bikes to build awareness
In honor of Salvation Army week May 11–16, Salvation Army Mahoning County Area Services Coordinator,
Stadium Drive hosts pep assembly to prepare for test
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With the statewide Ohio Achievement Assessments on the
Boardman Sports Briefs
Spartan baseball has mixed week Boardman started the week with an extra inning loss to first place
Poland Community Briefs
Class of 1984 reunion The Austintown Fitch Class of 1984 30-year Class Reunion will take place on
Kiwanis hosts annual Easter egg hunt
Kindergarden children from Robinwood Lane, Market Street and Stadium Drive Schools enjoyed their field trip to Boardman Park’s Tots Town April 9 for the 64th annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt.
Preschool recognizes Week of the Young Child
The 2014 Week of the Young Child at Austintown Community Church Preschool (ACC) was celebrated with
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