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YSU trustees committee postpones decision on new positions
Although members of the administration stressed the importance of creating two student affairs positions to benefit Youngstown State University’s enrollment efforts, a YSU trustees committee opted to wait until the budget process is finished.
Valley vets push for support of Sherrod Brown's proposed PTSD bill
It took Leo H. Connelly Jr. decades to talk about what he refers to as his “hidden scars of war.”
Mayor, auditor mum after Cleveland arraignments; 3rd accused welcomes court airing
After being arraigned on numerous political corruption charges, Youngs-town Mayor John A. McNally and Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino let their attorney do the talking.
Attendance sparse at open house for families of Catholic school closing next month
While few families attended an informational open house Thursday night, school and diocese officials said many families have reached out for information on their own.
Ohio has 'great story to tell,' Husted tells GOP at Lincoln Dinner
Secretary of State Jon Husted told fellow Republicans at a local dinner that the GOP must keep working to make positive social and political changes.
Man found dead downtown was homeless, estranged from daughter
Before he was found face down in a puddle and dead late Wednesday night behind a downtown parking lot, friends say they urged Jim Syster to quit drinking.
Taxpayers would get break under new Mahoning library proposal
Mahoning County’s public library trustees have voted to place a single real-estate tax levy on the November ballot that would generate $1.3 million a year less than the two existing library levies combined.
Reading program for special needs students recognized at luncheon
No complicated phrases or explanations are needed to better understand how 8-year-old Shawn Ivy’s reading abilities continue to improve.
Liberty graduation culmination of lifelong friendship, passing illness, dreams fulfilled
To hear Logan Hunkus and Noah Persson tell it, their bond of friendship goes back to before they were even born.
Western Reserve baseball advances
The Western Reserve baseball team beat Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas, 5-3, today in a Division IV regional semifinal at the Lorain Pipe Yard.
South Range softball falls to Independence
Independence defeated South Range, 3-0, today in a Division III softball regional semifinal today at Massillon High School.
Poland trails Woodridge, 3-0, after five innings
The Poland baseball team trails Peninsula Woodridge, 3-0, after five innings in today's Division II regional semifinal at The Ball Park at Hudson.
Western Reserve tops Attica Seneca East
The Blue Devils will meet the winner of today's other semifinal between Windham and Cuyahoga Heights.
Four Mill Creek Park streets closed Saturday morning for race
Mill Creek Park streets closed Saturday morning for race
Investigators still not sure what caused church fire
Investigators still not sure what caused church fire
Ohio Dems criticize addiction services funding app
Ohio Dems criticize addiction services funding app
Ukraine army deflated as guerrilla warfare unfolds
Ukraine army deflated as guerrilla warfare unfolds
Penn National announces job fair for Austintown racino
Penn National announces job fair for Austintown racino
Detroit woman charged with myriad offenses in Boardman
Detroit woman charged with myriad offenses in Boardman
US Sen. Sherrod Brown touts vets help plan in Struthers
US Sen. Sherrod Brown touts vets help plan in Struthers
Fight between teen girls in Columbus leads to fatal stabbing
Fight between teen girls in Columbus leads to fatal stabbing
Teen Straight Talk family conference is June 6-7 in Warren
Teen Straight Talk family conference June 6-7 in Warren
Campbell man faces several charges after traffic stop
Campbell man faces several charges after traffic stop
BREAKING NEWS | McNally, Sciortino, Yavorcik arraigned in Cleveland
Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally appeared with his attorney Lynn Maro today in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Jaret and Jennifer (Myers) Gibbons of Ellwood City, Pa., are announcing the birth of a son, Jack
Historical Society elects officers
Historical Society elects officers STRUTHERS Struthers Historical Society elected a new slate of
Mrs. Repchic testifies she heard gunshots, husband didn't answer
Defendant gives opening statement in death penalty case
Gardner hopes to find his place in Columbus
Poland’s Garrett Gardner will open against Chris Bak, a junior from Cincinnati Clark Montessori School.
Fighting Irish hit their stride after sub-.500 regular season
Ursuline is heading into the Division III regional against Gates Mills Gilmour Academy with an un-Irish-like 10-10 record.
Rehabbed Lowellville courts will be dedicated to father
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE Though Dom DeFrank will graduate from
Manchester united to eliminate LaBrae
LaBrae softball head coach Demetra Noble knew her squad would have to put together a complete game to beat Akron Manchester.
Union official questions Austintown BOE about layoff
Many contracts voted on for next year's personnel
East’s McClain jumps to Columbus
McClain placed first in the event with a jump of 23 feet, 3.75 inches to clinch his long-desired ticket to state.
Charity basketball game benefits 5-year-old with cancer
Many came out to support Brayden Mitchell's fight with cancer
November Loop returns after a taxing season
November Loop is road-testing new material as well as playing an apt cover that epitomizes the band’s sound.
Momentum is building for Carolina’s Parmalee
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Parmalee bassist Barry Knox said the North Carolina band
Downtown Youngstown Festival on Phelps celebrates a street
Phelps Street is only three blocks long, but it's one of the most interesting thoroughfares in the resurgent downtown area.
Youngstown Playhouse presents urban musical 'The Wiz'
“The Wiz,” according to Carla D. Gipson, is “a contemporary classic, an urban classic and
Liberty settles 2 police contracts
The police contract follows the same terms as the fire and road department pacts, said township administrator Pat Ungaro.
McDonald’s Smith leads Valley sweep in D3 discus
He finished first in the event with a throw of 178 feet, 9 inches.
Band series returns to Stambaugh garden
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The second annual Bands at the Baugh summer concert series will begin
Vindicator bee winner stumbles on written test
Annabelle Day correctly spelled “narcissistic” and “Valkyrian” in Wednesday’s live rounds
Youngstown Foundation helps with city students’ college costs
Youngstown Foundation funds last-dollar scholarships for eligible city high school students
Customer appreciation day on Ohio pike
One of the events will be at Mahoning Valley Service Plaza in New Springfield
Lupo sentencing postponed
Ben Lupo’s lawyer asked for the postponement of sentencing until Lupo’s financial condition is known and a defense witness is available to testify.
Chaney students explore good, bad, ugly of Youngstown
Chaney Campus students, from left, Tate Acierno, Dominic Naples and Elijah Foose display their poster on Youngstown history. Their entry, focusing on the city’s reputation as Murdertown USA in the 1950s and '60s, won them third place in a school competition. Other projects explored the rise and fall of the city's steel industryy and famous people over the years who hailed from Youngstown.
Playwright's Holocaust piece will be performed overseas
A Youngstown playwright has earned a special bit of recognition. J.E. Ballantyne Jr.’s “A Light in
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD May
Obama seeks ground between isolation and intervention
Associated Press WEST POINT, N.Y. Seeking to redefine America’s foreign policy for a post-war
Report increases pressure on VA secretary to resign
Report increases pressure on VA secretary to resign Staff/wire report WASHINGTON About 1,700
MAYA ANGELOU, 1928-2014 Poet was a Renaissance woman, pioneer
Associated Press NEW YORK Maya Angelou’s story awed millions. A childhood victim of rape, she
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Maleficent (PG) A retelling of the classic “Sleeping Beauty” tale from the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.04 .20 Avalon
Apple to buy Beats for $3B
Associated Press CUPERTINO, Calif. Apple is striking a new chord with a $3 billion acquisition
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Paperbacks pioneer Oscar Dystel dies at 101 NEW YORK Oscar Dystel, a leader of the
Late actor’s daughter to live with nanny, mom
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Paul Walker’s daughter will live with
Cooper yearns for showy rock stars
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK Alice Cooper believes many contemporary male artists
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Don
One Direction’s lawyers look into leaked video
Associated Press NEW YORK A representative for One Direction says the band’s lawyers are dealing
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
A sober Brantley Gilbert still singing party songs
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Go ahead and congratulate country rocker
Concert series at Riverwalk Amphitheater
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The Friday Night Live summer-music concert series at Riverwalk
Video Party Express game trailer at event
Video Party Express game trailer at event YOUNGSTOWN The Video Party Express game trailer of
Russia should show good faith by reining in Ukrainian rebels
Editorial: A victory celebration by billion- aire businessman Petro Poroshenko in Ukraine’s presidential
Amazon: Hachette talks could drag on
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon says its dispute with publisher Hachette that has made it more
Mochrie, Sherwood bringing improv show to Packard
Staff report WARREN Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group will come to Packard Music
“Undateable” (9 p.m., NBC): Chris D’Elia (“Whitney”) portrays a player
“Undateable” (9 p.m., NBC): Chris D’Elia (“Whitney”) portrays a player who takes a group of
Rebellious teens sought for reality show
Associated Press NEW YORK A television producer is seeking teenagers as young as 13 who like to
Google to build prototype of truly driverless vehicle
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Google plans to build and launch onto city streets a small fleet of
Don’t rush to frack in NC
Opinion: Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer: We’re reasonably comfortable with the notion that natural-gas
IN HER OWN WORDS
IN HER OWN WORDS ADVICE FOR LIFE: “Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud,” from her book “Letter to
Snowden: I’d like to go home
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday called National Security
Learn to grow your own vegetables this summer
By ERIC BARRETT OSU Extension Your mother always told you that vegetables were good for you.
Don’t guess, soil test
Frequently at our Mahoning County Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic, we are asked to interpret the results of soil tests.
Plant becomes model for cleaner operation
Associated Press HOMER CITY, Pa. A massive coal-fired power plant in western Pennsylvania is
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Samuel Lucurell and Erica Lee-Lucurell, Austintown, boy, May
PARKITECTURE
PARKITECTURE Today: 6-8 p.m., a trolley tour of the park. Participants are to board at Ford Nature
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Surf but no turf for goats PISMO BEACH, Calif. Pismo Beach is on board with
How to help ash trees
Q. Several of my ash trees have lost substantial amounts of bark. The bark is smooth on the back, so
Legislators OK freeze on energy mandates that sparks outcry
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Legislature approved much-debated legislation
Landscape pruning
Landscape pruning It’s time to tell those giant shrubs in front of your house who’s boss of the
Prosecutor: Hernandez killed 2 over spilled drink
Associated Press BOSTON A spilled drink in a Boston nightclub led former New England Patriots
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua Stephen Avery, 28, of 869 Lanterman Ave.,
Former Mental Health Board Director Ronald Marian recognized
New Mental Health Board Director Duane Piccirilli introduced
Grilling done right
Grilling done right Since we’ve entered the summer grilling season, be sure you’re doing it right
Ohio revamps website for job, career seekers
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State officials have unveiled a revamped job- search
Street improvement contracts awarded
The Mahoning County commissioners recognized first-place winners in the annual recycling and anti-litter poster contest.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, May 29, the 149th day of 2014. There are 216 days left in the year. Associated
Poland native Prizant finishes third in PIAA
Poland native Prizant finishes third in PIAA PITTSBURGH Poland native Max Prizant, a senior at
METRO DIGEST || Free paper shredding
Free paper shredding YOUNGSTOWN The Better Business Bureau and Mahoning County recycling
Hatch: Gay marriage will be law of land
Hatch: Gay marriage will be law of land SALT LAKE CITy Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch says it’s obvious
Browns’ rookie QB plans to ‘live life to the fullest’
Johnny Manziel isn’t going to change his lifestyle for anyone — like it or not.
Special session
Special session LISBON The Columbiana County Board of Elections will meet in special session at
Young Raiders back in regional
South Range (24-5) will play Independence in a regional semifinal today in Massillon.
Tuition at KSU to go up 2 percent this fall
Akron Beacon Journal KENT On a day when some students protested over rising college costs, Kent
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