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East Liverpool nurses call off strike
Although nurses have called off a strike they had threatened for midnight today against East Liverpool City Hospital, the labor dispute lingers, with both sides having lodged unfair labor practice charges against each other.
Ohio lawmakers react to resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki
Beset by growing evidence of patient delays and cover-ups, embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned from President Barack Obama’s Cabinet Friday, taking the blame for what he decried as a “lack of integrity” in the sprawling health care system for the nation’s military veterans.
Bids on 5th Avenue repaving under city estimate
Proposals to repair a section of Fifth Avenue, littered with potholes, came in well under the city’s estimated cost.
Poland residents still irked over open ditch
Longtime residents of two streets in Poland Township are seeking a final answer for who is to fix a ditch that has continually grown in width and depth over decades.
Hubbard graduates 166 at Stambaugh tonight
“New Beginnings” was the theme of the valedictorian and salutatorian as 166 seniors graduated from Hubbard High School in a Friday evening ceremony at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Mahoning historical society announces award winners
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society Board of Directors has announced the winners of its 2014 Historic Preservation Awards, honoring those in Mahoning and Trumbull counties who take an active role in preserving historic buildings, sites, and districts.
Milich delays Crea sentencing pending mental health care review
Municipal Judge Robert Milich Friday delayed the sentencing for a former mayoral candidate on misdemeanor charges and a probation violation until he can review plans to continue mental health treatment for the defendant.
Death of homeless man downtown ruled murder, city's 4th
Police say a homeless man who was found dead late Wednesday evening died after being knocked unconscious and falling face first into a puddle, where he drowned.
Ex-YSU worker arraigned on misuse of credit card
A former Youngstown State University employee was arraigned Friday in municipal court on charges he used a university credit card to funnel over $16,000 in cash to himself.
Descendents remember fallen officers at annual service today
On occasion, Marisa Litch plays the home video that recorded her dancing and prancing about when she was a toddler more than three decades ago.
Youngstown man charged with repeatedly throwing kitten into street, causing brain damage
A South Side man is free on bond after police charged him with repeatedly throwing a kitten ito the street and giving it brain damage.
Western Reserve baseball wins
The Blue Devils are going to the Division IV state tournament next week.
Akron Children's to take over special-care nursery at St. Joe's in Warren
Akron Children's to take over special-care nursery at St. Joe's in Warren
YSU's Neu qualifies for nationals in hammer throw
On his first attempt, Neu crushed his old mark of 65.26m (214-1) with a throw of 66.19m (217-2), which put him in first place at the time.
BREAKING NEWS | Death of homeless man in Youngstown ruled a homicide
BREAKING NEWS | Death of homeless man in Youngstown ruled a homicide
Boy Scout fundraising breakfast is Tuesday in Canfield
Boy Scout fundraising breakfast is Tuesday in Canfield
Poland's Garrett Gardner wins twice in state tennis tournament
Poland's Garrett Gardner is the top seed out of the northeast regional.
Police arrest teen boy for trespassing at Campbell Memorial High School
Police arrest boy for trespassing at Campbell Memorial High School
Callers harass Boardman pizza store employee after slow delivery
Callers harass Boardman pizza store employee after slow delivery
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 11:30 a.m.
Alumni society will host golf scramble
Alumni society will host golf scramble HUBBARD Penn State Shenango Alumni Society will host its
McDonald Girl Scouts get community service honors
McDonald Girl Scouts get honors for their community service, even from President Obama.
US Sen. Sherrod Brown touts vets help plan in Struthers
Though almost 300,000 American veterans struggle with PTSD, and another 25,000 with mild traumatic brain injuries, many veterans face another hurdle: proving the connection between those issues and their previous military service.
Ursuline storms from behind to school Gilmour Academy
Ursuline (11-10) will play Orrville for the regional crown and a second consecutive trip to state at 5 p.m. today.
Locals Slemons, Nittoli helped Xavier qualify
Bo Slemons and Vinny Nittoli have played key roles for the Musketeers.
Mahoning library board cuts levy total for Nov. 4 ballot
Library trustees want to drop a 1-mill levy and ask voters to renew a 1.8 mill levy and add 0.6-mill to it to achieve a $1.3 million tax reduction.
W. Reserve takes down Aquinas
Western Reserve (19-5) will face Cuyahoga Heights in the regional final at 5 p.m. today.
Liberty co-valedictorians join to make single graduation speech
To hear Logan Hunkus and Noah Persson tell it, their bond of friendship goes back to before they were even born.
Taylor’s career draws to a close as S. Range falls
In the final defensive inning of her four-year varsity career, South Range shortstop Stevie Taylor had one last captain’s moment.
Project MORE helps students learn to read
Mentors are needed to help the program expand in the 2014-15 school year.
Organists pick Youngstown for convention
The biannual convention of the American Guild of Organists Great Lakes Region will be in Youngstown in 2017.
Aubrey Toney’s cousin testifies he asked her to cover for him
Day two of trial in Repchic murder case
Minerva Prize awarded to Turning Technologies’ Eric Mazur
Eric Mazur, Turning Technologies chief academic officer, is area dean for applied physics at Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Mancini, Rozzi marry on beach
After Ray Mancini proposed to Campbell native Tina Rozzi, he started telling friends they were going to become “The Brady Bunch.”
Detroit woman facing charges in Boardman
Police said she used a stolen identity in an attempt to cash a fradulent check.
Families study options as Austintown Catholic school nears closure
Lumen Christi opening pre-K at St. Joseph next school year
Budget worries delay action on adding 2 jobs to YSU admissions
Trustees decide to wait until the budget process is done
Free prostate cancer screenings Sunday in Boardman
The screenings are for the first 100 men who participate in the Fuel the Fight car and motorcycle show at Boardman High School.
Group wants photo IDs shown before voting
If the Legislature doesn't move, the group will push a referendum on the issue
Ohio Secretary of state speaks to local GOP
Creating jobs is about making lives better, the Ohio secretary of state says.
Mayor, auditor, atty. plead not guilty in corruption case
Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino and Atty. Martin Yavorcik are confined to Ohio in the wake of their arraignment Thursday in Cleveland on 83 political corruption charges. They are accused of being being among 23 people involved in a criminal enterprise that traded financial benefits for political favors, lying under oath to protect business interests, and an agreement to fix legal cases.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Season ends in defeat Boardman boy baseball recently ended a season of tough losses with a 6-4
CVMS presents Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School drama students presented
2 boys co-champions of spelling bee in Md.
2 boys co-champions of spelling bee in Md. OXON HILL, Md. For the first time in 52 years, two
Food/clothing
Food/clothing New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free clothing
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.94 —.10 Avalon
Striking it rich
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords First, Wall Street’s government bailout restored the banksters who
Documents show another delayed recall by GM
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors recalled a small number of Pontiac G6 midsize cars to
Puppy mills bill a no-brainer
Opinion: Charlotte (N.C.) Observer: Outlawing cruel treatment of dogs hardly seems controversial. The N.C.
‘A Million Ways to Die IN THE WEST’ Not the best in the west
REVIEW “A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST” Grade: D Cast: Seth MacFarlane, Giovanni Ribisi,
Let’s declare war on potholes throughout Mahoning Valley
Editorial: Cities, villages and townships in Ohio continue to recover from one of the most brutal winters in
Obama’s economic policies fail
Opinion: WASHINGTON It is said that the problem with the younger generation — any younger generation — is
Harris, Sting to perform at Tony Awards
Staff report NEW YORK Neil Patrick Harris, Sting, Idina Menzel, Alan Cumming and Sutton Foster —
The top-paid iPhone apps, and their developer, on the App Store for the week ending May 26:
The top-paid iPhone apps, and their developer, on the App Store for the week ending May 26: v
Why’s the trial in Cleveland?
Opinion: A political corruption indictment brought Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, Mahoning County Auditor
6 arrested after Campbell fight
Staff report CAMPBELL Police arrested six city residents, including four juveniles who range in
Stay tuned for the next episode of ‘Benghazi’, the GOP drama
Opinion: Stay tuned for the next episode of ‘Benghazi’, the GOP drama Benghazi. Where have I
Support for VA secretary falters
Associated Press WASHINGTON Support for embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Joseph and Laquala Lutz, Campbell, twin boys, May 28. Paul
birthdays
birthdays Actor Clint Walker (“Cheyenne”) is 87. Actor Keir Dullea (“2001: A Space Odyssey”) is
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 30, the 150th day of 2014. There are 215 days left in the year. Associated
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Steelers’ Mitchell focused on playing cleaner
Mike Mitchell is expected to earn a starting role in the Steelers’ secondary this season.
Political giving
Political giving ‘Ohio Strong’ award Here’s the party breakdown of political giving by top
Huntington gives away 20M pens
Huntington gives away 20M pens COLUMBUS Huntington Bank has given away more than 20 million pens
Thailand’s junta bans all protests against coup
Associated Press BANGKOK More than 1,000 Thai troops and police sealed off one of Bangkok’s
AP sources: Russian troops are leaving Ukraine border
Associated Press ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT U.S. defense officials said Thursday that
Poland Community Briefs
Historical Society to host talk The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host a presentation
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Chakri Yarlagadda, 48, of 3924 Montereale Drive,
Guard in hot-cell death has record of leaving her post
Associated Press NEW YORK A jail guard investigators say left her post without permission as an
‘ohio strong’ 10 firms with treasurer award give to Republican candidates
Associated Press COLUMBUS Executives of 10 of 17 manufacturing companies whose workers have won
Austintown Fitch celebrates Cinco de Mayo
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Even though it was one day late, Austintown Fitch High
Study: Species becoming extinct at faster rate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Species of plants and animals are becoming extinct at least 1,000
Hawaii man gets probation for making son walk 1 mile
Associated Press LIHUE, Hawaii A judge sentenced a Hawaii man to one year of probation and a
Penn National announces job fair for Austintown racino
There are two job fairs scheduled for the Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
oddly enough
oddly enough Burn victim douses himself with Slurpees at 7-Eleven GRANTS PASS, Ore. Things
METRO DIGEST || Kasich energy freeze
Kasich energy freeze WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, took issue with Gov.
Spurs dominate OKC in Game 5
Tim Duncan had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Manu Ginobili scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 117-89 victory.
AMS students participate in football combine
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Austintown Middle School football players Evan Shobel and
Rangers knock out Habs in 6 games
The Rangers are in the championship round for the first time since winning it all in 1994.
METRO DIGEST || Road closings
Road closings YOUNGSTOWN Bears Den, New Cross, Cross and West drives in Mill Creek Park will be
Spoiled food
The Cleveland-based company delivered the food to seven Mahoning County restaurants that were told to throw it out.
Personal life, healthy don’t district McIlroy at the Memorial
Rory McIlroy made two eagles and three birdies on his way to a 9-under 63.
Carrie Fiol, Adam Miller plan June rites
Jeffrey Fiol of Lake Milton and Ken Miller of North Jackson are announcing the engagement of their
MCCTC students bring home honors
Students in the Culinary Arts and Early Childhood Development programs at the Mahoning County Career
Miss Barcellona, Mr. Kidd plan June wedding
Alex Kidd and Nina Barcellona are announcing their engagement. His parents are Alex and Georgia
Michael Marshall will serve as congressional intern
Michael “Mickey” Marshall, son of Daniel and Cari Marshall of Boardman, received a phone call from
White-Shanks wedding set for June 8
The parents of Dr. John Shanks and Sarah Cathryn White, both of Northport, Ala., are announcing the
Ferenac-Gifford engagement is announced
Kristina Lynn Ferenac and Chad James Gifford are announcing their engagement and forthcoming
DelDuchetto-Meese vows are planned
Kathleen DelDuchetto and Cynthia and Jeffrey Meese, all of Austintown, are announcing the engagement
Austintown Community Briefs
Historical Society to host talk The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host a presentation
Jenna Viets, Matthew Oles Jr. set June wedding
Jenna Lynne Viets and Matthew Oles Jr., are engaged, Judi Viets, mother of the bride-to-be, is
‘Knock Out Hunger’ boxing card Saturday at St. Mary’s
An 18-bout amateur boxing card will take place Saturday at the Assumption Social Center at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 356 S. Belle Vista Ave.
Grace qualifies for NCAA outdoor track
Grace qualifies for NCAA outdoor track Jacksonville, Fla. Youngstown State senior Bobby Grace
Teter, Zinni win events in D-II regional meet
The meet’s remaining state qualifiers will be determined Saturday at Fitch.
Source: Cavaliers to interview two
The Cavaliers are working their way down the Los Angeles Clippers’ bench to maybe find their next coach.
Laura Gaskill, Derek Frost will marry May 31
AUSTINTOWN Joseph and Sandra Gaskill are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Laura
LeAnn Krokoski, Steven Osborn are engaged
James and Kathy Krokoski of Austintown and Loren and Vicky Groff of Knoxville, Tenn., are announcing
Boardman Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA to meet The next meeting of the Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business
St. Luke’s celebrates with Muffins with Mom
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com It came a couple days early, but the Early Childhood Learning Center at St. Luke celebrated Mothers Day with a Muffins with Mom event on May 9.
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts cake event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com In celebration of Mothers Day, the Cornersburg Dairy
Boardman track team finishes as runners-up
On May 16, the Boardman girls track team went into the Federal League Championship meet in second
Boardman Glenwood defeats Center Middle School
The Boardman Glenwood boys and girls track teams defeated Center Middle School on May 14. The boys’
Youngstown Playhouse hosts Acting for Autism
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On April 13, several community theaters teamed up to
AAA and SOV Poland host safe driving course for seniors
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With more and more seniors continuing to drive as they get
Mill Creek MetroParks hosts daffodil show
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On April 19 and 20, 7,600 people passed through the D.D.
YSU students inducted into Who’s Who
Local Youngstown State University students were recently inducted into Who’s Who Among Students in
Canfield Community Briefs
Historical Society to host talk The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host a presentation
Eagle Scout to speak at fundraiser
Eagle Scout Alek Ball of Boy Scout Troop 44 in Poland will be a guest speaker at the Whispering
Canfield Sports Briefs
Cardinal Camp to be June 25-27 The Canfield boys’ varsity basketball team will be hosting Cardinal
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