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Vallourec worker falls 20 feet to catwalk; condition unknown
A worker fell 20 feet at Vallourec Star Friday afternoon.
Have a dream, and take steps to make it come true, 'Boom Boom' tells Chaney grads
“Things were different” when Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini grew up and graduated from high school in the 1970s.
Poland native, now international CEO, to speak at commencement
Eric Spiegel is the president and CEO of Siemens USA, one of the country’s largest corporations.
Youngstown begging ordinance won't be enforced, but misconduct will still be addressed
The police department stopped enforcing the city’s begging ordinance today after the law director determined it was unconstitutional.
New Cruze: larger, lighter, improved technology
The next-generation Chevrolet Cruze has some big shoes to fill.
East grads reflect on high school years
For Tyrell Jefferson and Catarah Eley, Friday’s East High School commencement was bittersweet.
Twin grads recall late father at Jackson-Milton commencement
The path in life Cheyenne N. LaRose plans to take likely will differ greatly from that of her twin sister, Samantha M. LaRose, but when it comes to what they think their late father would have felt to see them graduate, their beliefs are identical.
Sherrod Brown comments on trade, gas tax, Kasich at Vindy interview today
Though the U.S. Senate approved giving the president fast-track trade negotiating authority, Sen. Sherrod Brown, who voted against that bill, said it’s going to be more difficult to get the House to back it.
50+ sites in tri-county area will serve eligible kids 2 meals plus snacks this summer
With school-based free and reduced-cost meals not available during the summer, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Cleveland, alerted Mahoning Valley families there are more than 50 sites in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties where children can receive free breakfasts, lunches, and snacks through the federal Summer Food Service Program.
30 formerly troubled students face bright futures after MCHS graduation today
If all goes according to plan, Rayshawn Wynn will be receiving quite a few passes, but for now, he’s thrilled to have scored a major victory by having received his high-school diploma.
Cavs' Irving out 3-4 months with fractured kneecap
Kyrie Irving is out for the rest of the NBA Finals.
Pizza chain wants to have a presence in Youngstown
Pizza chain wants to have a presence in Youngstown
OSHA probes death of an employee at Boardman business
OSHA probes death of an employee at Boardman business
Warren's African American Achievers Association Festival underway
Warren's African-American Achievers Association Festival underway
Poland's Burkert shuts out Watterson
Jared Burkert fired a two-hit shutout to send the Bulldogs into the first state baseball title game in their history.
Akron mayor admits to inappropriate behavior with employee
Akron mayor admits to inappropriate behavior with employee
Ohio State to offer new grants to 12,400 in-state undergrads
Ohio State to offer new grants to 12,400 in-state undergrads
Police stop enforcing Youngstown's begging ordinance
Police stop enforcing Youngstown's begging ordinance
Boardman cops make arrest for Shell station robbery
Boardman cops make arrest for Shell station robbery
Beulah Baptist to host Juneteenth Celebration program June 14
Beulah Baptist to host Juneteenth Celebration program June 14
Outdoor procession and music will mark Feast of St. Anthony June 13
Outdoor procession and music will mark Feast of St. Anthony June 13
Next-generation Chevy Cruze will be larger, yet lighter
Next-generation Chevy Cruze will be larger, yet lighter
US employers add solid 280k jobs; rate inches up to 5.5 pct.
US employers add solid 280k jobs; rate inches up to 5.5 pct.
Sister: Brother was sexually abused by ex-Speaker Hastert
Sister: Brother was sexually abused by ex-Speaker Hastert
Car fire spreads to other vehicles in Mill Creek Park
Car fire spreads to other vehicles in Mill Creek Park
Warren woman arrested for OVI after Thursday accident
Warren woman arrested for OVI after Thursday accident
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14 will have its monthly luncheon meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the
YWCA is offering camps for kids
YWCA is offering camps for kids YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA, 25 W. Rayen Ave., has scheduled a Summer
Wolves Club announces its scholarship recipients
Wolves Club selects 8 students for YSU scholarships
Campbell grads step into futures from solid foundation
They were raised right among different cultures and races, and the world will be a better place because of that, said keynote speaker and 2000 graduate Roxann Sebest.
Ohio ACLU wants Youngstown to repeal 2009 anti-begging law
The city’s law director will take a ‘serious’ look at the ordinance
Youngstown family to advocate in D.C. for children with medical issues
Urge congressional support of strong medicaid and care networks that can cross state lines
Union votes ‘no confidence’ in YSU leaders
Trustees imposed a contract on the union after it overwhelmingly rejected it.
Cavaliers stumble in OT, lose Game 1
LeBron James scored 44 points, but missed a long jumper late in regulation.
Poland’s Kreatsoulas has goal for state finale
When Poland High School senior discus thrower Nikki Kreatsoulas laces up her neon orange and green Saucony shoes for the Division II state track and field championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, it will be a culmination of the last four years rolled into one.
Put extortionist who threatened Betras on house arrest, public defenders urge
The victim, Atty. David Betras, wants extortionist Charles Reighard, who planted a bomb without explosive powder, imprisoned.
Clegg, Larimer power Devils into state final
John Clegg hit a two-run triple and saved Wyatt Larimer’s victory.
Pair charged with breaking into dead man's house
Block watch leader says it is not an uncommon problem
Champion one win from state softball title
Champion will meet Bloom-Carroll in Saturday’s state final.
Valley students move on from special preschool
Parents see improvement in their children through medically-fragile special needs preschool class in Youngstown
‘Pong,’ ‘Tetris’ selected for honor
Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. The first inductees into the new World Video Game Hall of Fame
RUST BELT THEATER Actor-musician ready ‘To Burn’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Bernadette Lim will star in “To Burn: A One
Portman says Kasich doing great job, but doesn’t endorse him for president
Portman said he’s not getting into the ‘endorsement game.’
Valley businesses celebrate National Doughnut Day
Luckily, in the Mahoning Valley there are icon doughnut offerings readily available for today: National Doughnut Day.
NBA Finals: Cavs falter in OT, Warriors take Game 1
Golden State outscored Cleveland, 10-2, in overtime.
Sciortino indicted – again
This time, the ousted Mahoning County auditor was hit with 21 counts of unauthorized use of property – computer or telecommunications – and four counts of theft in office
MOVIE REVIEW
MOVIE REVIEW ‘SPY’ Grade: A- Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Jason Statham, Miranda Hart,
Commission, community must fight to protect base
Editorial: The Mahoning Valley has long stood at the ready to protect and defend its No. 1 federal government
Road-salt deal won’t pave way for smoother drives
Opinion: Two companies, Cargill Inc. and Morton Salt Inc., agreed to pay $11.5 million to Ohio to make a
Welcome to Noplace USA
Opinion: As everyone who travels a lot soon learns, it’s easy to forget where you are. Those big chains
China suspected in massive breach of personnel data
Associated Press WASHINGTON China-based hackers are suspected of breaking into the computer
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.09 —.27 Avalon
Brookdale keeps same service, changes name
In an effort to become united as a large Brookdale family, local senior living centers have been renamed to include the “Brookdale” name.
Bumps in the road hit Hillary
Opinion: On the morning after Bernie Sanders unveiled his presidential candidacy along the windswept shores
Involta to acquire Youngstown-based DRS
Youngstown’s Data Recovery Systems LLC reached a definitive agreement for Iowa-based Involta to acquire substantially all of DRS’ assets.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Burgers, Beards & Brews, 3 p.m. to midnight: The highlight tonight
Taft students to visit city businesses
Taft students to visit city businesses YOUNGSTOWN Third-grade students from Taft Elementary
The Mahoning County Board of Elections will have a free mobile app ready for Android, iPhones and
Opinion: The Mahoning County Board of Elections will have a free mobile app ready for Android, iPhones and
Park Vista breaks ground on learning center
Park Vista breaks ground for the Gelhaar Center for the Mahoning Valley Lifelong Learning Insittute
Invest in priceless lifesaver
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Firefighters are well-trained to save lives. But before they are called or can
Trial of officers might move to East Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND A trial for five white Cleveland police supervisors accused of
New data show no stopping or slowing of global warming
Associated Press WASHINGTON Global warming has not stopped or even slowed in the past 18 years,
Perry announces 2nd bid for president
Associated Press ADDISON, Texas Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry opened his second bid for the
EPA says fracking does not harm drinking water
Hydraulic fracturing to drill for oil and natural gas has not caused widespread harm to drinking water in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday.
IS cuts water to government-held areas
Associated Press BAGHDAD Islamic State militants have reduced the amount of water flowing to
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Shawn D. Neff, 23, of 4481 Deer Creek Court. No. 3,
Youngstown killer wants his case reconsidered
Scout Group says his defense counsel did not effectively represent him
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: QUOTE OF THE DAY “We must deliberately and carefully extricate ourselves from expensive wars.
Aides: Bush to make run official
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will run for president in 2016,
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: SCRIPTURES But Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you;
mahoning county | Indictments
A county grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges Thursday: Jason V.
Lawyer: Erratic driver had seizure before cops shot him
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Authorities in Philadelphia are investigating the police shooting
Family of man killed by police saw no signs of radicalization, lawyer says
Associated Press BOSTON The family of a Boston man shot to death by terrorism investigators was
METRO DIGEST || New citizens
New citizens YOUNGSTOWN Nine people became U.S. citizens in a Thursday naturalization ceremony
Fiat Chrysler admits missing 5 recall deadlines
Associated Press DETROIT Fiat Chrysler has admitted that it missed legal deadlines to notify
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD May
Man who was shot during domestic pleads guilty to drug charge
Craig F. Hoffman, 36, of Larchmont Avenue, has pleaded guilty to cocaine possession
Road closing
Road closing NORTH LIMA Beginning June 15, Western Reserve Road over Interstate 680 will be
Warren committee chairman will ask for vote on dispatching unless questions remain
Will the city turn over it’s police dispatching to the county?
Mourners pay respects to Biden
Mourners pay respects to Biden DOVER, Del. Delaware residents gathered at the state Capitol on
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, June 5, the 156th day of 2015. There are 209 days left in the year.
Three arrested in Boardman for possessing meth ingredients
Three arrested in Boardman for possessing meth ingredients
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Don Reid of the Statler Brothers is 70. Singer Laurie Anderson is 68.
Boardman Township to host Community Day on Saturday
Boardman Township to host Community Day on Saturday
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jessica Wolfe and Allen Collet, Youngstown, boy, June 3.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Spike Lee to direct ‘NBA’ video game LOS ANGELES “NBA 2K16” will be a Spike Lee
Matsuyama shares lead at the Memorial
Hideki Matsuyama was bracing for a rough day at the Memorial and wound up with a share of the lead Thursday.
Poland, Watterson meet today
Jared Burkert (6-0, 1.85 ERA, 49 strikeouts in 41 innings) will start for the Bulldogs.
Remains of man who killed wife removed
Associated Press ELYRIA The remains of a man who beat his wife to death in 1993 were to be
Moss, Bauer power Indians over Royals
The game was delayed with one out in the bottom of the eighth as lightning and heavy rain rolled into the area.
Three QBs in new roles with Steelers
Tajh Boyd, Devin Gardner and Tyler Murphy combined for more than 21,000 yards passing and 150 touchdowns during their collegiate careers.
Belief, depth carried Blackhawks in Game 1
The Blackhawks are going for a third title in six seasons because they’re much more than a cluster of stars.
OSU recruit Hill a two-sport standout
Hubbard’s George Hill, an OSU football recruit, will run the 100 in the state meet.
Distance, rivals American Pharoah’s obstacles
Twelve horses before him have tried to complete the sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont and failed since 1978.
Williams won’t let illness stop her
Williams summoned the resolve to reach the final by beating 23rd-seeded Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland 4-6, 6-3, 6-0.
Wiggins is fourth; Neumeister wins
Wiggins is fourth; Neumeister wins AVON Columbiana’s Bruce William Wiggins shot a 78 to finish
oddly enough
oddly enough Yellow paint spill means slow going on I-68 in Maryland HANCOCK, Md. Yellow means
CVMS choirs present spring concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School’s seventh- and eighth-
May 18
May 18 Menacing: A threatening phone call coming from Youngstown was reported at Austintown Fitch
Canfield Sports Briefs
Hallof goes to state competition Andrew Hallof, a junior at Canfield, recently won both the
Canfield students showcase artistic talent
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families, friends, students, community members and art
Canfield Community Briefs
Concert at Western Reserve United Methodist Church The singing Weavers, a three generation family
Austintown Community Briefs
Stamping with Cindy Learn to create your own handmade cards using stamps, punches and other fun
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news The weather is warm and it’s now summer sports season.
Victorian Players announces season
The Victorian Players recently announced its 2015-2016 season Upcoming productions include:
Canfield Fair entertainment announced
The Canfield Fair is announcing its 2015 grandstand entertainment schedule, which features its usual
Poland Community Briefs
Poland summer camps This summer camp will be offered for several sports for students who will be
Ng-Miladore nuptials planned for Aug. 15
Drs. Michael and Dianne Miladore of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Dr.
Paige Aron, Samuel Miller set Aug. rites
Jakob and Diane Aron of Poland and Tom and Carol Miller of Monaca, Pa., are announcing the
Boardman orchestra awarded at national competition
The Boardman High School orchestras were awarded top honors at the Heritage National Music
Boardman Community Briefs
Make duct tape wallets Looking for a Father’s Day gift? Join the Boardman library for this DIY
May 27
May 27 Arrest: While responding to a possible burglary in the 50 block of Carter Circle, officers
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman boys track finish season The Boardman boys track team concluded its season on May 29 with
Cressman-Price wedding date set for June 19
Jessica Cressman and Adam Price, both of Austintown, will be married June 19 in Boardman Park. She
June 20 chosen for Billock, Schubert vows
Plans for the forthcoming wedding of Jessica Billock of Boardman and Brandon Schubert of Enon
Career Day speakers lead students into success
Various speakers came to Career Day at Austintown Middle School on May 21.
Launching into freshman year
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Austintown Middle School eighth-graders launched rockets in
Nathan Hadley qualifies for Regional Championship
Junior Nathan Hadley qualified to the 2015 Regional Championship. The district meet at Austintown on
First art show at Glenwood Middle School
Boardman Glenwood Middle School hosted its first art show on May 1. The First Annual Art Show was put on by members of the art club and their art teacher, Chelsea Tritschler.
Hilltoppers camp out with a good book
Hilltop Elementary School celebrated its annual Right to Read Week with a theme of ‘Camp Out With a Good Book’ May 11-15.
Canfield Soccer Club competed in Medina
Canfield Soccer Club recently competed at the Medina Invitational Soccer Tournament, their first
Spring scholastics sold by show
Poland North Elementary School students attended the Spring Scholastic Bookfair in the school gymnasium on May 12.
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