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Mahoning commissioners assume control of new pound building

Mahoning County commissioners learned they now have total control of a Meridian Road property they want to use to build a new dog pound.


Prosecutor: Tips from residents prompt Youngstown gang indictments

An assistant Mahoning County prosecutor handling the case against 12 suspected members of a West Side gang said tips and complaints from residents in the Evanston Avenue area led to the investigation.


Chaney students create app after school

Fourteen Chaney High School students spent time after school this year creating an app.


Warren institution to replace Warren 'institution'

Eastern Gateway Community College will be moving its Warren Center this summer about a block and a half southwest into the Mickey’s Army and Navy store at the corner of Main Avenue and South Street, downtown.


Resolution reached in Davis firing appeal

Attorneys for Cicero Davis, the fired director of environmental control for the city board of health, and Youngstown Law Director Martin Hume reached a resolution of Davis’ appeal of his termination before the Youngstown Civil Service Commission.


Ex-funeral director McDermott could hear from victims at June 11 sentencing

The victims of the thefts committed by former Niles funeral director Robert P. McDermott Sr. will have the chance to speak to the judge about them at McDermott’s sentencing hearing June 11.


Restaurants preparing for May 29 'Taste of Struthers'

Alan Donatelli hasn’t yet decided what he’ll bring to the Taste of Struthers event — maybe his smoked ribs, for one.


Missing Warren soldier's family express relief, gratitude his remains returned

The family of Warren Korean War Army veteran, Pfc. James R. Holmes, declared missing in action Dec. 1, 1950, are at peace now that his remains are home at last.


Ursuline wins D-III district title

The Irish will meet the winner of the Euclid district on Thursday in a regional semifinal in Massillon.


Escape from robber goes awry

Escape from robber goes awry


Poland beats West Branch in D-II softball district semifinal

Poland will meet Canfield in a district final Friday.


Junior tee times for Saturday Greatest Golfer qualifier

The first junior qualifier of the 2014 Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmer National Bank will tee off Saturday at Pine Lakes Golf Course in Hubbard.


Berlin Center man appointed to governor's workforce panel

Berlin Center man appointed to governor's workforce panel


Mathews blanks Jackson-Milton, 3-0

The Mustangs advance to a district final against Western Reserve on Friday.


Western Reserve beats Lowellville, 3-2

The Blue Devils advance to a district final against Mathews on Friday.


Canfield rallies to beat Lakeview

The Cardinals trailed 5-3 going to the bottom of the seventh inning.


Pa. governor targeted by billionaire environmentalist

Pa. governor targeted by billionaire environmentalist


Search continues for missing Ohio college student

Search continues for missing Ohio college student


Prosecutors charge actor with murder

Prosecutors charge actor with murder


Census: Texas has 3 of 5 fast-growing cities

Census: Texas has 3 of 5 fast-growing cities


Ohio father and son face sex-trafficking charges

Ohio father and son face sex-trafficking charges


Mother of Akron man killed in crash sues police

Mother of Akron man killed in crash sues police


Woman gets 5 to 15 years in prison for Pa. stabbing death

Woman gets 5 to 15 years in prison for Pa. stabbing death


Ohio probes illegal viewing of movies at prison

Ohio probes illegal viewing of movies at prison


OSHP urges sober driving this Memorial Day

OSHP urges sober driving this Memorial Day


Columbus grows faster than other big Ohio cities

Columbus grows faster than other big Ohio cities


Campbell man charged with abduction involving wife

Campbell man charged with abduction involving wife


Firefighters mopping up blaze on East Side

Firefighters mopping up blaze on East Side


EGCC in Warren moving to Mickey's Army and Navy location

EGCC in Warren moving to Mickey's Army and Navy location


Former Niles funeral director pleads guilty to 10 charges

Former Niles funeral director pleads guilty to 10 charges


SUMMER FUN: Plan your Summer with help from us— Summer fairs and festivals, concerts, and events

Summer Fun Fairs/Festivals, Concerts and Events


SUMMER FUN: Rock and Country Concerts

Summer Fun Country and Rock concerts


SUMMER FUN: Fairs and Festivals

Summer Fun— Fairs/Festivals


Car stolen in Austintown

Car stolen in Austintown


Woman charged with loitering for prostitution

Woman charged with loitering for prostitution


Youngstown police find gun in car, arrest driver

Youngstown police find gun in car, arrest driver


Youngstown firefighters douse two cooking fires

Youngstown firefighters douse two cooking fires


Space heater starts fire in Youngstown house

Space heater starts fire in Youngstown house


Thai protesters disperse after military coup

Thai protesters disperse after military coup


Mill Creek event for Austism Society's teens, young adults

The teen and young adult social group of the Autism Society of Ohio Mahoning Valley is having “A Nite in the Garden” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave.


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

Nelson and Michelle (Nespeca) Villa of Valley Stream, N.Y., are announcing the birth of a son, Mason


Appliance, electric help for eligible Mahoning residents

Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership and the Ohio Development Services Agency offer the Electric Partnership Program to help eligible Mahoning County residents determine if their appliances are energy-efficient.


Rockfalls work on SR 39 to resume Tuesday

The Ohio Department of Transportation is resuming the rockfall remediation project on state Route 39 on Tuesday.


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US agency: Airlines should disclose baggage, seat fees

Passengers love the idea, but airlines hate it. The government wants to require that travelers be told upfront about basic services that aren’t included in the price of a ticket and how much extra they’ll cost.

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Poland eliminates Mooney in D-II baseball district final

The Bulldogs (19-5) knocked off the defending district champions, 8-3, thanks to six runs in a prolonged and remarkable top-half of the sixth inning.

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YSU faculty negotiator’s memo paints dim picture of negotiations

A YSU spokesman declined to comment, citing a news blackout


Irish avenge regular-season defeats by ousting Tigers

When Springfield beat Ursuline twice during the regular season, the Fighting Irish didn’t dwell on the losses.


Youngstown council hires firm to redistrict city’s seven wards

The mayor said hiring a second company is a waste of money and won’t approve funding.


Underdog Penguins upset Valparaiso in HL tourney

Phil Lipari homered and had three of Youngstown State’s 14 hits.


WR Port Authority getting out of dog kennel project

The Western Reserve Port Authority and Mahoning County commissioners have changed course on plans to have the port authority buy a building for use as the Mahoning County Dog Kennel and lease it back to Mahoning County.


Hubbard grad on 'Katie' Friday

Ryan Bosela is working toward a drafting degree at Pittsburgh Technical Intsitute.


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South Range doubles up Girard in D-III semifinal

South Range didn’t have its best game defensively, but the Raiders made up for it with plenty of offense.

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Blue Devils are bridesmaids no more

Western Reserve wins a district title after finishing second each of the last two years.


Poland teacher suspended for showing video to sixth graders

The teacher has been on sick leave since February


Remains of Warren Korean War MIA Army veteran identified

Pfc. James Holmes, captured in 1950, died in Chinese POW camp in 1951. His burial is May 29 in Arlington National Cemetery


D-IV baseball semifinals set for today at Bob Cene Park

Western Reserve defeated Lowellville both times this year en route to the outright Inter Tri-County League Tier Two crown.


Warren council isn’t ready to turn over management of music hall

The company that manages Youngstown’s Covelli Centre is interested in running Warren’s music hall


Warren man charged with aggravated robbery in NIles home invasion

The suspect and a second man are accused of breaking into a Niles house while a man, woman and insurance salesman were talking about insurance.


Youngstown approves pacts with 2 employee unions

Union members received pay raises for the first time in about four years.


Campbell driver, 20, gets probation in fatal crash

Also gets lifetime license suspension


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City honors Girard native for role on game show

Kathleen Bradley was a model on “The Price Is Right” from 1990 to 2000.

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Private network Drund gains popularity with school districts

Drund lead software engineer Mike Hemlick, left, and software engineer Kevin Krpicak at work at Drund. Helmick writes software to enable site users to become administrators of pages dedicated to groups, clubs or teams. He said he expects it to launch for users by mid-June.

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More high school results

SOFTBALL Tournament Division IV Windham 3, Bristol 0 BAZETTA TOWNSHIP Winning pitcher


OHSAA adopts football point-differential rule

OHSAA adopts football point-differential rule COLUMBUS The Ohio High School Athletic Association


Bucs blow early lead, but rally to win

Tony Sanchez’s tiebreaking single scored Starling Marte in the bottom of the seventh.


Kings rally, score 6 straight goals

Chicago lost its first playoff game on home ice


Spurs clobber Thunder for 2-0 edge

Parker and Green combined for 43 points


Prosecutors get warrant request on Detroit Tigers player

Associated Press detroit Prosecutors said Wednesday they plan to review a request for charges


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Pruning encourages new growth and promotes plant vigor

Pruning encourages new growth and promotes plant vigor

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Canfield duo look to break through to Columbus

Canfield senior tennis players Will Brown and Nick Debiec have been here before. Now they would like to move on.


Plant Spirals

Plant Spirals Wednesday: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy a midmorning stroll through Fellows Riverside


QB battle royale begins as Browns open OTAs

Unlike most Clevelanders, Brian Hoyer didn’t jump up and down or cheer when he heard the Browns drafted Johnny Manziel.


Become a master gardener volunteer with Ohio State

Become a master gardener volunteer with Ohio State


Roses can survive winter

Q. My roses died back to the ground. They now are sprouting from the roots. Will they be OK this


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.30 —.09 Avalon


Supreme Court’s ruling chisels away at the wall between church and state

Editorial: The U.S. Supreme Court missed an opportunity to declare that this is a nation in which local


MEMORIAL DAY Events schedule

Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are on May


Small earthquake shakes Virginia

Small earthquake shakes Virginia RICHMOND, Va. The U.S. Geological Survey says a small


NIGHTLIFE

AJ’s Place , 1375 Logan Ave., Youngstown; 234-855-1372 Fri: Baby Brother Band, 9 p.m.


WTG

Today Comedy Comedy Competition Finals, 8:30 p.m., Funny Farm, inside Mojo’s Pub and Grille,


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


US stocks recover

US stocks recover new york Major U.S. stock indexes mounted a solid comeback Wednesday,


GM recalls 218K Chevrolet Aveos

Associated Press DETROIT General Motors has added yet another recall to its growing list for the


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eric D. Daugherty, 41, of 17647 Redwood Drive, Lake


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Blended (PG-13) After a disastrous blind date, two single parents hope to never


“Gang Related” (9 p.m., Fox): In the new drama “Gang Related,” Ramon

“Gang Related” (9 p.m., Fox): In the new drama “Gang Related,” Ramon Rodriguez stars as a member of


Canfield schools look to add to STEM initiatives

All schools looking at adding more to programs headed into next two school years


"Peter and the Starcatcher" creates magic in the theater

Each scene, Peter and the Starcatcher morphs into the next with a rapid pace and boundless


Obama vows to fix vets’ health-care woes

Associated Press WASHINGTON With outrage mounting over veterans’ health care, President Barack


Pa. governor won’t appeal same-sex marriage ruling

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania’s governor ended his fight Wednesday to stop


METRO DIGEST || Autism night for teens, young adults

Autism night for teens, young adults YOUNGSTOWN The teen and young adult social group of the


Supreme Court halts Mo. execution

Associated Press BONNE TERRE, Mo. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday halted the execution of a


Legislation would provide $17M for school building security

State education officials want schools to review their safety plans annually


Cleaner air could mean higher electricity bills

Associated Press NEW YORK Electricity prices probably are on their way up across much of the


Youngstown voters still blind to fracking propaganda. Why?

Opinion: Youngstown voters still blind to fracking propaganda. Why? Once again I am dismayed that the


birthdays

birthdays Actor Michael Constantine (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” “Room 222”) is 87. Actor-director


EBay asks users to change passwords

Associated Press NEW YORK E-commerce site eBay is asking users to change their passwords after a


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Mahoning County Board of Elections, special meeting, 8 a.m., board room, MCBOE


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Michael and Jessica Russell, Youngstown, girl, May 19.


Shale panel promotes discussion of Valley’s future

The panel, at Youngstown State University, discussed the economic opportunities in Ohio's Shale formations.


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Midnight Massacre” film, directed and written by Travis Bowen of Howland,


‘X-Men’ movie avoids being formulaic • C18

‘X-Men’ movie avoids being formulaic • C18


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2014. There are 223 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Annual YMCA outing planned for Saturday

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The YMCA of Youngstown will have its annual Memorial 5 and Memorial


Dozens charged in probe of child porn in NYC area

Associated Press NEW YORK Seemingly respectable members of the mainstream — a police officer, a


Senate approves school, tax changes

Associated Press COLUMBUS State senators passed a package of new tax cuts and adjustments to


Man caught in house with guns arraigned

Arrested during roundup of gang members


Tissues, counselors help ease pain at Sept. 11 museum in NY

Associated Press NEW YORK There are prominent videos of the twin towers collapsing, photos of


oddly enough

oddly enough Local asparagus absent from festival of asparagus EMPIRE, Mich. The missing


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Student artwork on display at Austintown library

The works included all forms of art, including oil and watercolor paintings, drawings, multimedia, sculpture and ceramics.

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newsmakers

newsmakers Singer Allman, filmmakers sued in Ga. train death SAVANNAH, Ga. Movie producers and


Indians win with walk-off balk

Al Alburquerque’s bases-loaded balk in the 13th inning Wednesday gave the Indians an 11-10 victory over Detroit.