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Campbell Elementary principal to retire after almost 9 years
Since coming to Campbell Elementary School in 2005, Robert M. Walls has brought with him more than $2 million in grants and programs.
Stories published May 28, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
2 dead pups, one burned, reveals I-680 animal dumping ground
Police say one of two dead puppies they found under a South Side overpass Tuesday afternoon appeared to have been set on fire.
Chaney students uncover family, city history for American Dream project
They document the story of steel and tales of organized crime, family histories and plans for the future.
Vindy's Bee champ spells first 2 words, but test holds her back
Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee Grand Champion Annabelle Day spelled both words correctly in the Scripps National Spelling Bee’s first day of live competition, but the written test kept her from advancing to the semifinals.
Victim testifies about her husband's murder; accused give opening statement
Jacqueline Repchic testified today in the first day of the trial of the man accused of killing her husband that she remembered hearing gunfire and asked her husband about it — only he didn’t respond.
Austintown furloughs phys ed teacher
A union president questioned the process as Austintown Board of Education members laid off a full-time teacher this afternoon.
Lowellville grad leaving mark on hometown through Gatorade contest
Though Dom DeFrank will graduate from Lowellville High School Sunday and go on to study business at Youngstown State University, his presence will be felt for years to come in the place he has long loved best: the village’s basketball courts.
More Youngstown students eligible for foundation cash for college
More city high school students are on pace to take advantage of a Youngstown Foundation program that helps pay for college.
Austintown students raise money for young out-of-towner
Austintown Fitch High School students, staff, and community members raised more than $1,000 for a 5-year-old boy battling cancer that isn’t from this area.
Liberty settles contracts with 2 police unions
The township and its police department have settled new union contracts, township administrator Pat Ungaro confirmed.
LaBrae falls to Akron Manchester
The LaBrae softball team fell to Akron Manchester, 4-1, today in a Division III regional semifinal at Massillon High School.
Vindy spelling champ correctly spells second word in national bee
Vindy spelling champ correctly spells second work in national bee
Bill calls for hybrid public pension system in Pa.
Bill calls for hybrid public pension system in Pa.
Voters in California contemplate forming new state
Voters in California contemplate forming new state
Donald Sterling responds to NBA, June 3 hearing still on
Donald Sterling responds to NBA, June 3 hearing still on
Ohio Supreme Court upholds curfew for Cleveland park
Ohio Supreme Court upholds curfew for Cleveland park
Vindicator spelling champion correctly spells ‘narcissistic’
Vindicator spelling champion correctly spells ‘narcissistic’
Urban landscape pruning clinic June 3 in Youngstown
Urban landscape pruning clinic June 3 in Youngstown
Mahoning commissioners award street-improvement pacts
Mahoning commissioners award street-improvement pacts
Lowellville school board has special meeting Thursday
Lowellville school board has special meeting Thursday
Downtown Youngstown street closed for work at 20 Federal Place
Downtown Youngstown street closed for work at 20 Federal Place
Youngstown police, humane agents looking for puppy killer
Youngstown police looking for puppy killer
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526 W. Rayen Ave., will sell potato and potato
Girl Scout volunteers receive honors
Adult volunteers for Girl Scouts were honored in the annual recognition ceremony.
Looks may be deceiving, but what's inside is flavor
They say looks are deceiving. But when you drive through Youngstown and see all the old, unkept buildings, you think that what’s behind the cracked facade must be even worse.
Gillispie's plan, patience paid off
The Youngstown State baseball team has been preparing for this moment all season.
Nonprofit organization helps South Range schools thrive
Building, material, and technology upgrades among recent purchases
After party: Manziel on job with Browns
Johnny Manziel is back at work after a holiday weekend in Las Vegas.
Pouncey healthy after lost season.
At first glance, it didn’t look like much, center Maurkice Pouncey taking his spot in the middle of the offensive line and snapping the ball to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Warren JFK track stars look for more glory
Morgan Rice and the Zallow brothers are returning state champions.
Hughes gives Devils a spark
Since moving into the Western Reserve school district last summer, junior Aleah Hughes has played in district title games for volleyball, girls basketball and softball.
Firestone Park 5K on fair weekend
Staff report COLUMBIANA The inaugural Firestone Park Homecoming 5K Race, which will benefit the
Youngstown mayor, Mahoning County auditor and an attorney will be arraigned Thursday
The three face 83 political corruption charges
Owner of Struthers business destroyed by fire plans to rebuild
Joe Lattanzio, owner of Struthers Chair and Tent Rental, says he'll ensure that all outstanding rental commitments are fulfilled.
Former city school board member opposes principal raises
The one-term board member vowed to campaign against school levies if raises are implemented
Insult king honored in Spike TV tribute Roasting Rickles
IF YOU WATCH What: “One Night Only: An All-Star Comedy Tribute to Don Rickles” Where: Spike TV
Duly noted — idea man and workhorses bring new attraction to David Grohl Alley
Joe O’Grady is the ultimate “ideas” guy.
Massage parlors undesirable, zoning inspector says
Austintown has only one massage parlor, but the zoning inspector wants to eliminate ambiguities in the code.
The war is over, but L.A. Guns are still firing
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Nowadays the idea of popular bands with splintered
Program to focus on changing cityscape of Cambodian capital
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Challenges of Preservation Planning: A Cambodian Perspective,” a
austintown Trustees discuss nuisance properties, fireworks
Fireworks are legal to buy in Ohio, not legal to shoot off
Library system may reduce tax burden
If two library levies are reduced to one in November, the local tax burden could be cut by $1.3 million.
Campbell Elementary principal to retire after almost 9 years
Since coming to Campbell Elementary School in 2005, Robert M. Walls has brought with him more than $2 million in grants and programs.
YSU interim president plans vacation last 10 days of term
One trustee says there’s a movement to bring President-designee Jim Tressel on board early
Cheers for Charity Tastings!
Cheers for Charity Tastings! Drinks Columnist Brian Fry previews two wine tastings to benefit
Regional track qualifiers
DIVISION I BOYS Austintown Fitch — Sam Ortz (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, high jump, long jump);
One goal remains for Western Reserve baseball team
The Western Reserve Blue Devils will take an 18-5 record and a 13-game winning streak into regional play.
mlb roundup Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 4, Rangers 3 MINNEAPOLIS Texas closer Joakim Soria bobbled a slow-
oddly enough
oddly enough Half sisters meet for first time, after 85 years JENKS, Okla. A woman in her
Grapes add flavor
Grapes add flavor Always the convenient go-to option for snack time, grapes also bring great
major league baseball boxscores & standings
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB Toronto3122.585— Baltimore2623.5313 New
Coach: Adjustments will be key for LaBrae
Demetra Noble wants her LaBrae Vikings to figure out where Akron Manchester’s pitcher is living.
Mets down Bucs after firing coach
Juan Lagares drove in two runs, Vic Black gave the bullpen a boost and the New York Mets finally managed some timely hits.
Fighting in Ukraine intensifies after election
Associated Press DONETSK, Ukraine Dozens of dead insurgents lay piled in a van outside a morgue
Teachers of the Year honored in Youngstown
Andrea Elberty and Andrea Patton will receive the award this year
Bass Classic is Saturday at Evans, Pine lakes
The competition pairs top pros with amateur anglers who make a donation to the United Way
Portman delegate at Boardman library
Portman delegate at Boardman library BOARDMAN A district representative of U.S. Rep. Rob
Youngstown man charged with illegal use of food stamps
Rondell Thomas, of Kenmore Avenue in Youngstown, was also charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Students mourn near scene of rampage
Associated Press GOLETA, Calif. Thousands gathered at the University of California, Santa
Last Pa. county gets OK on gay marriage
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. A suburban Philadelphia county that had been legally prevented
SE Ohio village police chief indicted on 12 counts
Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio A village police chief suspected of helping a woman avoid arrest
VA facility managers warned about practices
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fake appointments, unofficial logs kept on the sly and appointments
Russia puts the United States to shame with anti-swearing edict
Opinion: Russia puts the United States to shame with anti-swearing edict Vladimir Putin has passed a law in
New York man gets prison time in sex case
The man drove from New York to Austintown to have sex with a teenage girl
Malaysia releases data on missing jet
Malaysia releases data on missing jet KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Close to three months after the
Cincinnati college student’s death an apparent suicide, police say
Associated Press CINCINNATI A Cincinnati college student who had been missing for more than a
newsmakers
newsmakers hBrown won’t discuss Watson’s graduation guard PROVIDENCE, R.I. Emma Watson had an
Downtown streets closing for CityScape
Downtown streets closing for CityScape YOUNGSTOWN North Phelps Street between Federal and
4 car chargers open along Pa. Turnpike
Associated Press OAKMONT, Pa. Two electric-car charging stations have opened at western
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Ellsworth Township trustees, special meeting, 6 p.m., town hall, 11125 Akron-
Diagnose, then cure, ailments that weaken core values of VA
Editorial: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proudly pledges to fulfill former President Abraham
Iranian judge orders Zuckerberg to court
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran A judge in southern Iran has ordered Facebook founder and CEO
Ohio high court hears debate over release of threat records
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court vigorously questioned lawyers on both sides
President, military split on how to rescue schoolgirls
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria Nigeria’s military chiefs and the president apparently are split
Food/lunch/clothing
Food/lunch/clothing People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various
Racino to discuss recruitment, hiring
Racino to discuss recruitment, hiring AUSTINTOWN The Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race
Penguins take second in Horizon rankings
Penguins take second in Horizon rankings Youngstown Youngstown State won a Horizon League best
Live music on television shows this week include:
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Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Carroll Baker is 83. Actress Beth Howland (“Alice”) is 73. Singer Gladys Knight
Attacks prompt action from Calif. lawmakers
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. The California Legislature must do more to deter the type
Exit strategy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Charting an end to America’s longest war, President Barack Obama
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas J. Wolfgang, 33, of 390 Watson Street,
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, May 28, the 148th day of 2014. There are 217 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Pilgrim’s Pride in takeover bid for Hillshire Brands
Associated Press NEW YORK Pilgrim’s Pride launched a takeover bid for Hillshire Brands on
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POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD May
Why the Chinese play ‘Cards’
Opinion: BEIJING I knew before arriving that Netflix’s “House of Cards” was an unexpected hit here. Still,
‘Single payer’ system a dud
Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: Will the Veterans Affairs scandal wake up those people who
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