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City men charged with stealing scrap from M7 Technologies
City men charged with stealing scrap from M7 Technologies
Austintown Middle School takes top spots in Gravity Racing Challenge
Austintown Middle School takes top spots in Gravity Racing Challenge
Oakhill indictment alleges pervasive political corruption
Oakhill indictment alleges pervasive political corruption
Elizabeth DeLuca | Christopher Porter
YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was the setting of the Jan. 18 wedding of Elizabeth A.
Kristin Conrad | Stefano Redaelli
NEW YORK CITY Kristin Conrad and Stefano Redaelli, both of New York City, were united in marriage
Thankful Stauffer | Thomas Watson
SALEM Thankful Rae Stauffer, daughter of the Rev. Ronald and Linda Stauffer, all of Girard, and
Cynthia Taylor | Adam Mitzel
WEST CHESTER, OHIO Cynthia Marie Taylor and Adam Michael Mitzel exchanged vows at 4 p.m. May 4,
Ashley Senary | Bryan Dahlberg
HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS Ashley Senary and Bryan Dahlberg exchanged wedding vows during an afternoon
SOCIETY DIGEST
Church will offer dinner and auction YOUNGSTOWN St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave., is
New NAACP leader: I'm a Brown v. Board beneficiary
New NAACP leader: I'm a Brown v. Board beneficiary
Gunshots kill 41 people in Cuyahoga County in 4 months
Gunshots kill 41 people in Cuyahoga County in 4 months
OHSAA competitive balance plan passes
But some coaches are wondering whether it will create more problems than it solves.
Construction remains on track at racino
Two barns and other exterior buildings erected as construction stays on schedule
The commission chairwoman attributed her resignation to health issues
The commission implemented a salary scale that increases the high school principal pay range to between $95,000 and $105,000 annually
YSU’s summer arts fest seeks volunteers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 16th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, July 12-13 at and around
Maurice Sendak art exhibit to open at the Butler
IF YOU GO What: Maurice Sendak exhibit When: Public reception Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m. Where: The
Brad Paisley tour is the beginning for Leah Turner Career turns up
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com 22Not only did she recently release her self-titled EP,
Newton Falls man charged with 26 sex offenses involving two girls
A Newton Falls man is facing 26 sex charges involving two girls that could result in a prison sentence of more than 100 years.
St. Joe’s-IHM School closing at end of school year
Fewer than 100 students were registered for next year
Democratic gubernatorial nominee is donating the $1,000 contribution from the indicted Youngstown mayor to charity
That prompts Gov. John Kasich’s campaign to donate money from an indicted state House member and one who resigned
Angels for Animals hosts animal-law seminar
Conducting the seven-hour workshop was Atty. J. Jeffrey Holland of Medina, who has prosecuted hundreds of animal-cruelty cases throughout Ohio
Ursuline baseball in underdog role
The Irish will play Springfield in the district semifinal after losing twice to the Tigers during the regular season.
Browns drop WR Little
The inconsistent 24-year-old showed flashes of excellence over his three years in Cleveland.
Pulling G’s on a Thunderbird
On Friday, Kalea Hall, a reporter for The Vindicator, had the opportunity of a lifetime when she flew on a Thunderbird.
Fight against rebels
Fight against rebels MARIUPOL, Ukraine Steelworkers from plants owned by Ukraine’s richest man
Public’s help sought
Public’s help sought NILES Niles police are asking for the public’s help to solve the Monday
Lavelle inducted to Ohio Seniors Citizens HOF
So is Rocco Scotti: Sang the National Anthem at Indians home games
Walters changed way we see the news
By Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times As befits her groundbreaking, decades-long career, Barbara
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Girls of Joy, a community- service group, boosts its young members’ self-esteem,
Darden to sell Red Lobster
Associated Press NEW YORK Darden is setting Red Lobster adrift but betting that it still can
‘Brown’ at 60: A look at inequality
Associated Press WASHINGTON Today marks the 60th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of
Some lessons for all to live by
Opinion: The following thought provokers have been my guiding lights as far back as the Great Depression of
Anniversary planned
Anniversary planned YOUNGSTOWN Oak Missionary Baptist Church, 320 Elk St., will celebrate its
OHSAA commissioner: This is a starting point
The organization hopes to use the 2015-16 season as a trial run.
US investors remain cautious about recovery
Associated Press NEW YORK Wall Street has caught a case of the jitters. Employers are hiring
Home construction up 13.2% in April
Home construction up 13.2% in April WASHINGTON U.S. home construction surged in April to its
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.77 .27 Avalon
Opposition party in India celebrates landslide win
Associated Press NEW DELHI India’s opposition leader, Narendra Modi, will become the next prime
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Thunder Over the Valley air show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Park at
Let’s respect Memorial Day
Opinion: I wrote this column a few years ago, after attending a Columbus-area Memorial Day service. Its
What will it take for the Valley to secure daily airline service?
Editorial: There was an entry in the May 7 “Years Ago” column in The Vindicator that serves as a backdrop to
Let children recoup their losses
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: A proposal that would allow the state of Ohio to seize casino winnings to pay
Relay offers message of hope
With more than 600 walkers, the 24-hour, 21st annual Boardman Relay for Life continues today on the stadium track.
Valparaiso sweeps YSU baseball
Penguin junior Eric Rupe posted a personal-best steeplechase time at the Cardinal Twilight to likely qualify for the NCAA regionals.
Todd leads by two at Nelson
Paul Casey matched the PGA Tour record for best score on a back nine, an 8-under 27.
California Chrome is latest crown hope
The Kentucky Derby winner is a heavy favorite in today’s Preakness.
Author to speak during programs
Staff report LIBERTY The Rabbi Samuel Meyer Memorial Lecture and Scholar in Residence Weekend
mahoning COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people this week on these charges. They are expected to
Poll: College athletes shouldn't be paid or form unions
A majority said colleges are focusing too much on sports and not enough on academics
birthdays
birthdays Singer Taj Mahal is 72. Drummer Bill Bruford of Yes and King Crimson is 65. Singer-
‘Growing fruitful congregations’ is gist of initiative
Rev. David Gilbert of Churchill United Methodist Church is a program leader
Two arrested, charged with stealing copper
Staff report youngstown Police arrested two men they say were stealing the water pipes from a
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS A headline on page A7 of Friday’s paper on a story about a 2012 double homicide should
Today is Saturday, May 17, the 137th day of 2014. There are 228 days left in the year.
Today is Saturday, May 17, the 137th day of 2014. There are 228 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Send information for VBS sessions
Send information for VBS sessions Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on
AAA: Americans ready to travel
Associated Press NEW YORK A strong case of cabin fever and a little more money to spend should
THUNDER OVER THE VALLEY | Event information
IF YOU GO What: Thunder Over the Valley Air Show When: Today and Sunday Where: Youngstown Air
Jeb Stuart Magruder, known for his role in Watergate, dies
Associated Press COLUMBUS Jeb Stuart Magruder, a Watergate conspirator-turned-minister who
Detroit man sentenced for murder committed just before he came to Warren
Detroit man sentenced for murder committed just before he came to Warren
Man pleads in federal court to state sales tax irregularities
Is expected to testify against local attorneys in extortion case
Charged with theft
Charged with theft youngstown Police arrested a man on charges of theft and possession of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Travis A. Golladay, 40, of 14150 Country View
Pa. man’s hit-and-run sentence upheld
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. An appeals court has declined to reduce the sentence imposed in
Man charged with arson in Calif. wildfire
Associated Press SAN DIEGO A 57-year-old man was charged with arson Friday in one of at least 10
Ohio overcharged employers for years, appeals court rules
Associated Press COLUMBUS The director of the state insurance fund for injured workers said
Rand Paul blasts Benghazi handling
Associated Press CINCINNATI Potential Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Rand Paul
Ohio jobless rate drops to 5.7%, lowest level in 6 years
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate dropped in April to 5.7 percent, the lowest
GM fined $35M over ignition defect
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal safety regulators slapped General Motors with a record $35
A Trumbull County jail inmate has escaped from St. Joseph Health Center after being taken there from Niles Municipal Court.
Inmate walks away from St. Joseph Health Center Staff report WARREN A Trumbull County Jail
$1 million on the line at Sprint All-Star race
Qualifying for this year’s race comes two hours before the green flag.
Sharon Speedway postpones event
Sharon Speedway postpones event Hartford Because of heavy rains, Sharon Speedway has postponed