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Air show takes excitement to new heights
Air show takes excitement to new heights VIENNA Sibling rivalry usually conjures up images of

Casey Wilson, Dan Morrison plan to marry
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Casey L. Wilson, and Dan W. Morrison, both of Cortland.
Miss Gonda, Mr. Carothers are engaged
Ashley Gonda and Joseph Carothers, both of Boardman, are engaged. The parents of the bride-elect
LeAnn Krokoski, Steven Osborn are engaged
James and Kathy Krokoski of Austintown and Loren and Vicky Groff of Knoxville, Tenn., are announcing
Miss Fitch, Mr. Gialousis plan June rites
Rochelle Arlene Fitch and Brandon Matthew Gialousis, both of Youngstown, are engaged, their parents
McFerren-Shea wedding plans are announced
SALEM Planning to exchange wedding vows in a June ceremony are Jordan Christine McFerren and
Golfers will scramble for AHA
Golfers will scramble for AHA June 2 at Youngstown Country Club.
White-Shanks wedding set for June 8
The parents of Dr. John Shanks and Sarah Cathryn White, both of Northport, Ala., are announcing the
SOCIETY DIGEST
Scrappers, library push reading skills leetonia The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have teamed up
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East will meet Wednesday at St. Augustine Church, 614 Parmelee Ave., Youngstown. The
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet for lunch and a program at noon at
MASONIC GROUPS
UPCOMING High Twelve Club 720, Temple on the Hill, will have its soup and salad night from 4 to 7
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a tour of Kridler Gardens in Homeworth. There will
Garretts honored for 50th mark with celebration
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Russ Garrett of Austintown were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Arquilla mark 50th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Arquilla of Austintown celebrated their golden wedding
Vindicator wins 14 top honors at Ohio AP awards
Vindicator wins 14 top honors at Ohio AP awards Staff/wire report COLUMBUS The Vindicator was
Late-night TV horror movie hosts Big Chuck, Lil’ John in area show
Staff report Warren The National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, will present a
‘Good Wife’ stands alone as refreshing drama
IF YOU WATCH What: “The Good Wife” Where: CBS When: Tonight at 9 By FRAZIER MOORE AP
As ‘Mad Men’ nears its end, John Slattery turns to directing New phase for actor
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK As the final season of “Mad Men” winds down, John
RECORD REVIEW
The Black Keys Album: “Turn Blue” (Nonesuch Records) Grade: A It’s been four years and several
Rain doesn't stop pirate gathering in Cortland
The two-day festival raises money to restore a replica of a pirate ship.
Hot Athletics withstand Kazmir’s ejection for win
Oakland’s bullpen allowed one run in almost eight innings
An indictment details accusations of political corruption in Mahoning County
The indictment contends a criminal enterprise conspired to improperly influence county officials
Despite Brown V. Bd of Ed decision, education remains segregated
One retired jurist says subsequent high court decisions have effectively nullified Brown v. Board of Education
Graduation day is a family affair
Five members of one family received their diplomas at YSU's commencement
Pope should sell Vatican’s property
Opinion: I have great respect for the humility displayed by Pope Francis, but in his latest call for the
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints First National Community Bank v. Jimmy Seidner, money.
South Range’s Taylor leads young, talented Raiders
She’s the only senior on South Range’s softball team.
Former Mooney soccer star shines in debut
Former Mooney soccer star shines in debut GERMANTOWN, MD. Cardinal Mooney graduate Ashley Cuba
Thousands flee, 25 die in record flooding in Balkans
Associated Press MAGLAJ, Bosnia Packed into buses, boats and helicopters, carrying nothing but a
Summit explores ways to combat Boko Haram
Associated Press PARIS Boko Haram has ample funds, highly sophisticated weaponry and advanced
AG DeWine sets sights on Cafaro
Opinion: To all those apologists for the corrupters of government in the Mahoning Valley who have accused
Browns’ Manziel: ‘I’m just a rookie’
The most hyped college player to enter the NFL in years took his first steps with the Browns on Saturday.
Surplus food
Surplus food Reign Supreme, 1467 Stewart St., Youngstown, food giveaway 12 to 2 p.m. Monday.
Wolf keeps healthy lead for Dem nomination in Pa. governor race
The conventional wisdom says political parties should avoid contested primary elections.
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. My folks always listened to the radio show “Fibber McGee and Molly” — I preferred “The Lone
Gadgets make healthy meal prep faster, easier
Stocking your kitchen with fresh, healthy ingredients is important, but it’s not the first step to
Small business has big impact
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. After immigrating to Oregon from the Mexican state of Oaxaca
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
LAW Girard native Christine Z. Papa has joined the Youngstown-based law firm of Roth, Blair,
Avoid witch hunt on Benghazi
Editorial: Question: What do the deadly Sept. 11, 2012, attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya,
Tressel shows understanding of challenges confronting YSU
Editorial: Many years have passed since Jim Tressel worked at Youngstown State University, but you wouldn’t
Girls of Joy
A community service group allows girls to give service and receive help at the same time.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, May 18, the 138th day of 2014. There are 227 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Thunder Over the Valley air show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: The main
NAACP announces new leader
Associated Press WASHINGTON As a Head Start and Yale Law School graduate, Cornell William Brooks
YOUNG event set
YOUNG event set YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will host its YOUNG
A stinky yes vote for sales tax; Move Mooney; Shame on nonvoters; Shame on Browns; Lawyers hog settlement; CEO pay justified
Opinion: He’d hold his nose but still vote for five-year sales-tax renewal I have just finished reading the
Area golf league scores
MEN Mahoning Seniors (Mahoning C.C.) — National League: Hank Henchar 42, George Svetlak 43, Jack
In the cup! Area holes-in-one
Bill Rinehart, Sr. and Ray Nemeth, both of Struthers, recorded aces on a golf trip with friends
birthdays
birthdays Actor Bill Macy (“Maude”) is 92. Actor Robert Morse is 83. Actor Dwayne Hickman (“The
Eastern Ukrainians blast interim Kiev government
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Lawmakers and officials from eastern Ukraine on Saturday poured
New Farmers' Market to open in June on South Side
The first season of the market will take place outdoors every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 2600 Glenwood Ave.
YSU contender is finalist in Oregon
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Southern Oregon University president Mary Cullinan is one of
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORATE Physical-therapy degree Kaylie Marie McMurray, daughter of Donald and
More algae likely for Lake Erie this summer
Associated Press COLUMBUS The forecast for Lake Erie this summer looks like it will be calling
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Area golf calendar | Upcoming tournaments and outings
MAY Today — Boulevard Golf Association Outing at Lakeside Golf Course. Four-man scramble. Call Red
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ray and Heather Walker, Chester, W.Va., twin boys, May 16.
Miss. blogger accused of exploiting senator’s ill wife by posting image
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. Authorities say a conservative Mississippi blogger went into a
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus 6 p.m., council meeting, planning commission
Obama weighs Cabinet reshuffle
Associated Press WASHINGTON Shuffling his second-term Cabinet, President Barack Obama plans to
eastern Conference finals
Game 1 rangers7 canadiens2 New York leads series, 1-0. Game 2 Rangers at Canadiens, Monday at
Fraud awareness
Fraud awareness WARREN For Ohio Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month, Trumbull County
Libya Military bans Benghazi flights
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Libya’s military banned flights Saturday over the eastern city
CDC: Man has MERS virus but is not ill
CDC: Man has MERS virus but is not ill NEW YORK Health officials say an Illinois man apparently
Weary crews prepare for long wildfire season
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Firefighters scoured charred hillsides north of San Diego on Saturday
Students’ racing wins
Students’ racing wins AKRON Austintown Middle School won first and second place in the Stock
Two city men charged with stealing scrap metal from M7 Technologies
Two city men were charged with misdemeanor theft and trespassing and taken to the Mahoning County jail Saturday.
7th annual Suicide Survivors walk was Saturday
The loss of a loved one to suicide can bring about “so many emotions,” said a Help Hotline official.
Liberty Relay walkers stay till the end
The rain, wind and cold did not stop the walkers from continuing on.
Jim Tressel discusses YSU plans
The incoming YSU president says student retention is significant piece of finances