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Elections board gives Youngstown council another reason to save taxpayers' money
The Mahoning County Board of Elections, which will reduce the number of voting precincts by at least 50 for the November election, will offer proposals to Youngstown officials on redistricting the city’s seven wards.
Jackson-Milton students learn meaning of flag as one is laid to rest
The torn and faded American flag that flew in front of Jackson-Milton Elementary School has been replaced with a new model, providing students with a civics lesson in the process.
Another mom denies gang existence, blasts Youngstown cops
For the second day in a row, the mother of one of 12 men accused of being a member of a West Side street gang said there is no gang.
Mahoning GOP, Dems to elect officers June 7
The precinct committee members of the Mahoning County Democratic and Republican parties will meet — separately, of course — June 7 to vote on their party officials, including chairmen.
Wells project delays causing ripple effect on downtown development
Problems obtaining private funding to redevelop the long-vacant Wells Building has left the project on hold and is raising doubts whether the proposal will move forward.
Ex-state auditor of Leetonia pleads innocent to helping buisnessman evade taxes
A former auditor in the Ohio Department of Taxation’s city office pleaded innocent earlier this week, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Boardman man arraigned in December murder
A Boardman man is in Mahoning County jail, charged with the aggravated murder of a Youngstown man in December.
Harding graduates 286
New Warren G. Harding High School graduate Jesse Kilpatrick made a name for himself as news anchor for the school’s broadcast channel and communications program.
Boardman taking note of sign violations
With summer around the corner, the onset of temporary signs appearing in the township is another problem the zoning department handles.
Hubbard whiz kids earns 3 degrees, and counting
Like many college freshmen, Alex Evans wasn’t sure what he wanted to pursue during his four years in
Campbell teens create a helping hand for their classmates
As Russ Bailey tells it, a giant bucket of sidewalk chalk on sale for $2 started it all.
Mahoning River cleanup Saturday in Girard
Friends of the Mahoning River will host a cleanup from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Poland's Gardner qualifies for state tennis tournament
Poland singles player Garrett Gardner won both of his matches Friday.
Western Reserve beats Mathews, 5-2, in district final baseball game
The Blue Devils move on to a regional semifinal against the winner of the Barberton district.
Poland edges Canfield, 7-6, in softball district final
The Bulldogs move on to a regional semifinal against the winner of the Akron district.
Thinking of adopting? This event is for you
Northeast Ohio Adoption Services invites Ohio couples or singles to register for its free Adoption/Foster Care Pre-Placement Education.
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES South High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet at noon Wednesday at TJ’s
ReStore to celebrate sixth anniversary
ReStore to celebrate sixth anniversary STRUTHERS On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 480
Berlin Center man appointed to governor's board
Gov. John Kasich appointed Brian P. Benyo of Berlin Center to the Governor’s Executive Workforce Board for a term beginning Thursday and continuing to serve at the pleasure of the governor.
Lake Milton winery wins 3 state medals
Myrddin Winery of Lake Milton won three medals at the state’s winery competition earlier this month.
Seventh-inning rally sends Canfield to district final
Three outs away from a district final appearance, the Lakeview High softball team ran into a runaway train called Rachel Tinkey.
Youngstown gang suspects arraigned; mom of 2 alleges police brutality
Nine of 12 plead not guilty
Rock-paper-scissors? Chaney students make app for that
The students in Chaney Code Academy learned how to write computer code during the after-school program which started in October
Zilke’s triple lifts Reserve past Rockets
Western Reserve will meet Mathews in a district final Friday.
Kabetso, Svetlak help Poland get back to final
The Bulldogs will meet Canfield in today’s district final.
Remains of Pfc. James R. Holmes identified 63 years after his death
Witnesses say he died in POW camp in North Korea
Fundraising event offers nibble of Struthers eateries
The Taste of Struthers event, hosted by the Struthers Rotary Community Corps, will be from 6 to 10 p.m. May 29 at St. Nicholas Great Hall, 762 Fifth St. in Struthers.
Summer art show to open at gallery
Staff report NILES The Art Outreach Gallery, in Eastwood Mall, will open its annual Summer Show
Ex-Niles funeral director pleads guilty to 10 charges
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.
Poland’s Sikora stars at Ohio Northern
Poland’s Sikora stars at Ohio Northern ADA Poland graduate and Ohio Northern junior Adriana
Oakland plans performances at festivals and Q-Prom
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts will launch its summer programming May
Eight main streets in Youngstown will be paved
The city’s share of the $4.8 million projects is about $500,000
Davis, Youngstown resolve firing appeal
Davis contends he did violate last chance pact and was unlawfully fired
Eastern Gateway to grow into much larger Mickey’s location
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 in downtown Warren.
Youngstown educator Athena recipient
Holly Welch, curriculum supervisor for Youngstown City Schools, is the 2014 ATHENA Award winner. She hopes to one day become a superintendent to make a larger impact on students.
Canfield Community Briefs
Newcomers to meet Newcomer’s of Mahoning Valley is having its monthly luncheon meeting on May 28
Campaign restrictions a burden
Opinion: MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota says it has 10,000 lakes. The state also has, according to Anthony Sanders,
GFS stocked beef that’s part of recall
By Mark Fisher Dayton Daily News Ground-beef products recalled for potential E. coli bacteria
A solid investment in N.D.
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: Hess Corp.’s upgraded gas plant in Tioga is a welcome investment in North
Poor Pfizer? Hardly
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Gosh, you’ve got to feel sorry for Pfizer. The poor drug giant has
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Crestview school board, special meeting, 7 a.m., conference room, high school,
Strife, resignations jeopardize the future of the port authority
Editorial: The word “dysfunctionality” used by Mahoning County Commissioner David Ditzler to describe the
30-year mortgage rate drops
Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell this week for a fourth-straight week. The low rates could give a boost to the spring home-buying season, which has started slowly.
oddly enough
oddly enough Unopposed West Virginia candidate left off ballot CHARLESTON, W.Va. With no
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Party on the Plaza, 7 p.m.: The series of after-work outdoor
Jolie talks ‘Maleficent,’ mastectomy, kidnap victims
By MIKE CIDONI LENNOX AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Angelina Jolie may be Hollywood
Redistricting battle rages
Opinion: It appeared as though a Youngstown City Council vote to hire a company to redistrict the city’s
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Barbara Barrie is 83. Actress Joan Collins is 81. Actor Charles Kimbrough
Defending Sprint Cup champion still looking for first win of 2014
Jimmie Johnson knows the panic to make Sprint Cup’s championship chase is coming.
MEMORIAL DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Investigators probe illegal viewing of movies at prison
Associated Press GRAFTON, Ohio An Ohio prisons spokeswoman says investigators are looking into
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2014. There are 222 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Don’t forget dead soldiers who cannot receive graveside care
Opinion: Don’t forget dead soldiers who cannot receive graveside care This weekend we visit cemeteries to
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various
newsmakers
newsmakers Prosecutors charge Jace with murder LOS ANGELES Prosecutors charged actor Michael
Tax-update seminar
Tax-update seminar CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Accounting Society is presenting a tax-update
Columbus grows faster than other big Ohio cities
Associated Press COLUMBUS New census estimates show that Columbus has been the fastest growing
As summer nears, gas prices look familiar
Associated Press NEW YORK The price of gasoline looks familiar this Memorial Day. For the third
UN imposes sanctions against Boko Haram
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council officially declared Boko Haram a
Thai military seizes power in coup
Associated Press BANGKOK Without firing a shot, Thailand’s powerful military seized control of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lloyd A. Bannister, 42, of 317 Forest Hill Drive,
Former Youngstown law director gets $28,817 severance package
Board of control approves $78,827 water refund
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Charges filed in kidnapping case
Charges filed in kidnapping case SANTA ANA, Calif. A California woman who says she was
April housing sales in the Valley, Ohio
The state saw an increase in home sales in April from last month.
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown man accused of child rapes
Accused of child rapes WARREN Bond was set at $200,000 for David A. Gadd Jr., 29, of McClure
Boardman Community Briefs
Newcomers to meet Newcomer’s of Mahoning Valley is having its monthly luncheon meeting on May 28
Castroneves set for fourth try at fourth Indy 500 run
Helio Castroneves is back at his favorite track chasing history yet again.
Motorcyclist remains hospitalized after Monday crash
Rex Wilson, 48, of Bazetta Road, Cortland remains in St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Winery wins medals
Winery wins medals LAKE MILTON Myrddin Winery of Lake Milton won three medals at the state’s
MEMORIAL DAY | Events schedule
Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are on May
Ex-law director found with prostitute can practice law
Associated Press COLUMBUS A former law director in eastern Ohio who was found with a prostitute
Search continues for missing Ohio college student
Associated Press CINCINNATI Some $20,000 in rewards were being offered Thursday as the search
Galchenyuk’s overtime goal lifts Montreal
Alex Galchenyuk tipped in a pass at the right post 1:12 into overtime.
Decomposed human remains found at house
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say badly decomposing human remains have been found in a
Lions Club hosts 5-k run
On May 10, the Austintown Lions Club hosted its 19th annual 5-k run at Austintown Township Park with
Austintown Community Briefs
Newcomers to meet Newcomer’s of Mahoning Valley is having its monthly luncheon meeting on May 28
Austintown Sports Briefs
Festival run to be June 5 Runners and fitness joggers, take note of the annual Immaculate Heart
Cardinal Mooney High School hosts Yes Fest
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Late last year, Boardman High School hosted a Yes Fest
Austintown Intermediate School celebrates student achievements
Austintown Intermediate School celebrated the students’ First In Math achievements at the academic
Youngstown Playhouse hosts Acting for Autism
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On April 13, several community theaters teamed up to
Diocese of Youngstown schools receive grant
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With drug and alcohol abuse becoming more prevalent, the Diocese of Youngstown has taken a leadership role in helping to combat the problem by implementing a program called Brain Power into all 36 of its schools in Mahoning, Trumbull, Ashtabula, Stark, Columbiana and Portage counties, covering 7,000 students in all. On May 9, Mike Senchak represented the Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation and the Coalition for a Drug Free Mahoning County in presenting a check for $30,000 to the Diocese of Youngstown at the offices of Lumen Christi Schools.
CHS seniors participate in annual Civic Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The 34th annual Civic Day, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Canfield, was offered with 37 Canfield High School seniors assuming the roles of city, township and school officials May 2. The day was organized by Canfield High School government teachers Todd Muckleroy and Mike Pavlansky and provided the students an opportunity to become familiar with the workings of their local government.
Cardinal Mooney High School hosts Yes Fest
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Late last year, Boardman High School hosted a Yes Fest
Poland Sports Briefs
Boys baseball victorious The Poland boy baseball team recently defeated Niles with a score of 6-1.
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
Boardman boys track team improve record
The Boardman boys track team improved its 2014 record to 3-1 in the Federal League and 4-1 overall
Poland Community Briefs
Newcomers to meet Newcomer’s of Mahoning Valley is having its monthly luncheon meeting on May 28
Boardman girls track defeats Hoover and Lake
The Boardman girls track team earned sole possession of second place in the Federal League with
Boardman Glenwood Middle School Honor Roll - Third Grading Period
Fifth Grade High Honor Roll Cora Ams Jared Benko Raegan Burkey Samuel Cammack Makenna
Boardman boys track team defeats Uniontown
The Boardman Boys track team improved its Federal League record to 4-1 and overall record to 5-1
North Elementary service project benefits Beatitude House
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday, third-grade
CHS students shine at Prom Promenade
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School juniors and seniors brought sheer
Boardman track team improves record
The Boardman boys track team improved its Federal League record to 5-1 and its overall record to 6-1
3D printing demonstration open to the public
The Canfield Local School District hosted a 3D printing and additive manufacturing demonstration and
Cardinal Mooney High School hosts Yes Fest
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Late last year, Boardman High School hosted a Yes Fest
YSU roundup
BASEBALL Quinlan’s gem bests top-seeded WSU MEQUON, WIS. YSU freshman right-hander Jeremy
Canfield Sports Briefs
Cardinal Camp to be June 25-27 The Canfield boys’ varsity basketball team will be hosting Cardinal
CHC students enjoy being appreciated
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School enjoyed being
Youngstown Playhouse hosts Acting for Autism
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On April 13, several community theaters teamed up to
Canfield golfers decide on colleges
Canfield High School’s athletic foyer will be the site where senior golf team members Olivia
Boardman Park hosts Mommy and Me For Tea
With the demand for last year’s event so strong, Boardman Park split this years Mommy and Me For Tea and Fashion Show event into two time slots, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.
Austintown first-graders visit Humility House
Austintown Elementary School teachers Nicole Ruggles and Sue Bonanno recently took their first-grade students to visit the Humility House for their service learning project in Social Studies.
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