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Ursuline's 2014 graduates consider classmates family
For many students graduating from Ursuline High School, commencement day was bittersweet.
Latest on long-running saga to redevelop Idora Park property
When it comes to developing the Idora Park property on the city’s South Side, the property owner routinely is long on promises and short on cash.
Family, friends of slain Realtor share their memories as court hearings near
From childhood, family and friends say slain real-estate agent Vivian Martin was a leader.
Mooney graduates class of givers, achievers today
School officials say the Cardinal Mooney High School Class of 2014 stands out among other classes for its positive competitiveness and its charitable endeavors.
Boardman twins discover downtown and 'community' in today's Streetscape efforts
Shortly after meeting Christina Buccino, 16-year-old twins Nektarios and Theoni Kasamias were happy to get their hands dirty to help her with a beautification project.
Niles graduates share memories, plans after today's commencement
Commencement ceremonies are always a time for memories and hopes. It was no different for 146 graduating seniors in Niles McKinley’s Class of 2014 who were awarded diplomas today at Packard Music Hall.
Forum today addresses addiction, incarceration, healing in the community
Changing opinions that drug addiction is a disease and not a choice is one of the main issues facing the community, said organizers at a forum hosted by the Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative Saturday.
3rd arrest in gang rape, hanging of teens in India; official calls for federal probe
Police arrested a third suspect Saturday in the gang rape and slaying of two teenage cousins found hanging from a tree in northern India, as a top state official said he was recommending a federal investigation into a case that has triggered national outrage.
Only American POW in Afghanistan freed today in Taliban exchange
The only American soldier held prisoner in Afghanistan has been freed by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees from the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Obama administration officials said Saturday.
Volunteers needed for The Color Run June 14
The event begins at 9 a.m, June 14 at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St.
Gardner finishes fourth in state tennis tournament
Garrett Gardner has committed to play at Valparaiso.
Megan Deichler, Thomas McNear set Aug. wedding
John and Carol Deichler of Lisbon are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth Deichler of Lisbon, and Thomas McNear of Negley.
Miss Stout, Mr. O’Donnell are engaged
Stephanie Marie Stout and Thomas Austin O’Donnell, both of Salem, are engaged, their parents are
Nicole Romeo, Jeff Davis plan August wedding
BOARDMAN Nicole Romeo and Jeff Davis, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement. The
Kristen Powers, Corey Minamyer plan wedding
Kristen Powers and Corey Minamyer, along with their parents, are announcing their engagement and
Miss Galbraith, Mr. Stanton plan August rites
POLAND David Anthony Stanton and Hillary Nicole Galbraith, both of Columbus, are engaged. The
Miss Wegener, Mr. Good plan August rites
BOARDMAN Robert and Theresa Good of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, Andrew
Library will host June gatherings
Library will host June gatherings SALEM The Salem Public Library is sponsoring two events this
Cause unknown for failed phones at city hall Friday
It remains a mystery as to why telephone service was out most of the day Friday at Youngstown City Hall.
Shinseki resigns amid scandal over vets’ health care
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Beset by growing evidence of patient delays and cover- ups,
No upset this time as YSU falls in regional opener
The Penguins will meet Indiana State in an elimination game.
Western Reserve clinches first state berth
Western Reserve head coach Ed Anthony should buy a lottery ticket and play the number 5.
Six errors take fight out of Irish
Orrville will meet Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (28-2) at 4 p.m. on Thursday at Huntington Park in Columbus.
Warren JFK boys, McDonald girls both finish second at Fairless regional
Carl and Chad Zallow each won a pair of individual titles at Friday’s Division III regional meet.
Poland Twp. residents seek end to ditch dispute
Ditch has been an issue for Cliffview, Camella drives residents for decades
Poland’s Gardner among final four in state tennis tournament
Poland High senior tennis player Garrett Gardner has a 9 a.m. date today against the defending Division II state champion.
MVHS hands out 2014 preservation awards
The awards are given to those who preserve historic building, sites and districts
Tribute paid to fallen law-enforcement officers
The Youngstown Police Department Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 28 and the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office FOP Lodge 141 hosted the somber 90-minute gathering.
Source: Sterling has dementia
The embattled Clippers owner filed a lawsuit in excess of $1 billion on Friday.
Fifth Ave. project bids arrive under estimate
The work on Fifth Avenue should take about 90 days to complete
Judge wants treatment before handing down sentence
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Municipal Judge Robert Milich on Friday delayed the
Strike averted, labor dispute lingers
East Liverpool City Hospital continues to operate on a limited basis.
NEOMED fundraising exceeds $1 million for Parkinson’s research
The university received a grant from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Hubbard High sends off 166 graduates
Chelsey Black and Kyle Bolen examine their diplomas just after receiving them along with 164 of their classmates at the Hubbard High School commencement Friday evening at Stambaugh Auditorium on Youngstown’s North Side.
Union Baptist Church plans vacation Bible school for youth and adults
The session will be June 9-13 at the city church.
india rapes 2 police officers fired for inaction
Associated Press LUCKNOW, India Facing relentless media attention and growing criticism for a
vacation bible school | Sessions in the Valley
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
No video record of hearings
Opinion: COLUMBUS Democrats in the Ohio Senate tried the other day to push a law change to allow the
Christian theater
Christian theater WARREN Christian Theatre Troupe, No Plan B, will present “Long Story Short” at
white house Press secretary resigns
Associated Press WASHINGTON White House press secretary Jay Carney became the news instead of
Minot Daily News, Minot, May 28, 2014
Opinion: Minot Daily News, Minot, May 28, 2014 Severe weather season Monday night’s tornado that
DOE to revise approval process for LNG exports
Staff report washington U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, applauded the Department of
Akron Children’s to take over pediatric unit, special care nursery at St. Joseph
Akron Children’s will begin operating the seven-bed unit and six-bed nursery later this year, according to a press release issued by Akron Children’s Hospital.
Zuckerberg, wife give $120M to SF schools
Associated Press MENLO PARK, Calif. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan,
Fires at 2 houses
Fires at 2 houses YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters battled blazes at two vacant houses late Thursday and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.31 .35 Avalon
Remediation before college
Opinion: The Cortez (Colo.) Journal: The Colorado Department of Higher Education released a report recently,
Union Baptist Church
Union Baptist Church Vacation Bible School When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 9-13 Where: Church, 528
newsmakers
newsmakers Man who accosted Pitt pleads no contest LOS ANGELES A man who accosted Brad Pitt
Pope Francis takes first step in tackling child-abuse crisis
Editorial: Over the years, we have harsh- ly criticized the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church for their
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Festival on Phelps Street, noon to 6 p.m.: Food and other vendors,
Pastor anniversary
Pastor anniversary WARREN Greater Apostolic Faith Church, 1571 Tod Ave. NW, will celebrate the
Coup chief: Elections could occur in a year
Associated Press BANGKOK In his first address to the public since taking control of Thailand in
In book, Clinton defends response to Benghazi attack
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Rodham Clinton dismisses her critics and defends her
Man accused of killing father with machete
Associated Press HEATH, Ohio A $2 million bond has been set for a central Ohio man who police
Warriors Inc. will host summer youth program
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., will host a 2014 Summer Youth Leadership
Residence Inn opens in Niles
Residence Inn opens in Niles NILES The 103-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Niles is open for
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: National
New York scrap metal processor to come to New Castle
Upstate Shredding-Weitsman Recycling will soon begin constructing a New Castle location.
Missouri official: State could make lethal-injection drugs
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The growing suspicions surrounding where states obtain lethal
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, May 31, the 151st day of 2014. There are 214 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Cleveland officers indicted in deadly chase
Associated Press CLEVELAND Six officers in Cleveland’s troubled police department were indicted
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin G. Horne, 36, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Alexa A.
Bush garnishment case settled
The Cafaro Co. settled its garnishment action against Robert E. Bush Jr., Mahoning County JFS director, for an old commercial rent debt.
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday West Branch school board, special meeting, 12:30 p.m., media center, high school,
dft/dustin livesay | the vindicator
dustin livesay | the vindicator Danielle Bucci, Hubbard High School Class of 2014 president,
Man seeks execution delay to donate kidney
Associated Press COLUMBUS A condemned Ohio child killer who wants to donate a kidney to his
birthdays
birthdays Actor-director Clint Eastwood is 84. Singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary is 76.
Medicare ban on gender surgery lifted
Medicare ban on gender surgery lifted SAN FRANCISCO Medicare no longer can automatically deny
Austintown man captured after foot chase
The man is a suspect in thefts at Kmart stores in Austintown and Board
Scout fundraising breakfast is Tuesday
The scouting breakfast will also be a memorial tribute to three great Scouters of the district, who combined spent more than 150 years involved in the Scouting program.
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people this week. They are expected
Browns fans will have to register to attend training camp
The Browns have a game plan to manage “Manzielmania” this summer.
McIlroy shoots second-round 78 at Memorial
Paul Casey expected to be chasing someone Friday in the Memorial, figuring it would be Rory McIlroy.
James, Heat clinch fourth straight NBA Finals berth
The Heat became the third franchise in NBA history to reach the title series in four consecutive seasons.
Harding girls, Fitch boys second in D-I regional
Three Raider relay teams qualified for state while Jackson and fellow sophomore Justice Richardson also won individual events.
YSU’s Neu makes nationals; McLean sets personal mark
Two more YSU athletes will compete in the NCAA preliminaries today.
Champion’s Zigmont tosses one-hitter
Champion’s Zigmont tosses one-hitter CAMPBELL Brittany Allen had three hits and two RBIs to help