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Struthers Class of 2015 ensures veteran soldiers, Wildcats get diplomas
About 140 Struthers seniors graduated Sunday
CEO of global company to 196 Poland grads: 'Work hard'
Eric Spiegel, a Poland alumnus, runs Siemens USA
Man in 60s from Pa. dies in skydiving accident in Mahoning County today
The victim became tangled in the lines of his parachute.
Lowellville High awards diplomas to 50 graduates today
The superintendent of schools called commencement a privilege.
237 students graduate from Canfield High this afternoon
The senior class president strived to make a legacy for himself
Motorcycle accident on Market Street kills at least one
Few details of the accident were available today
Trump: Americans will be happy with my decision on presidential run
The reality-show star has yet to announce his decision for the 2016 race
Massive manhunt continues for murderers of deputy, supervisor
The two convicts used power tools to cut their way to freedom
With or without new restrictive laws, abortion rates fall across US
Ohio has seen more than a 15 percent decline since 2010
Kasich: Statewide ballot issue likely if Legislature fails to enact hike in drilling tax
The Senate budget proposal, due Monday, likely won't include the tax increase
Border collies Joker and Jill hired to shoo away hordes of geese in NW Ohio
They will patrol once a day, 7 days a week, for $5,250
Driver in fatal pedestrian accident says he had prescribed drug in system
No charges have been filed against the Girard man yet in the Liberty accident
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Past Matrons will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown. Judy Elliott will host the
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Ursulines’ ministry wins annual award
Ursulines’ ministry wins annual award The National Association of Social Workers Region IV hosted
SENIOR CITIZENS
Austintown AARP 4339 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Austintown Senior Center on Westchester
Family dinner honors Perrys for 65th milestone
AUSTINTOWN G. James and Rosemary Perry of Austintown were the guests of honor at a dinner hosted
Baders, family mark couple’s 50th anniversary
NEW SPRINGFIELD The children of Larry and Beverly (Vinkler) Bader of New Springfield honored their
Solis-Santillo engagement is announced
Amy Solis of Boardman and Michael Santillo of Austintown are engaged. Her mother, Norma Solis of
Miss Tamulonis, Mr. Colla set July wedding
BOARDMAN Dr. and Mrs. Donald Tamulonis Jr. of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their
Montgomery, Capp date is announced
Brittany Montgomery and Jonathan Capp, both of Rootstown, are engaged. Her parents are announcing
Amy Morrow, David Patterson are engaged
MINERAL RIDGE Amy Sue Morrow and David Allen Patterson, both of Louisville, Ohio, are engaged, his
Parents announce Cregg-Koval engagement
Robert and Betina Cregg of Glenview, Ill., and Dr. John and Maureen Koval of Poland are announcing
Rauschenbach, Best engagement is announced
SALEM Mark and Kim Best of Salem are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Best of
Aldridge-Kish plans are set for July 11 wedding
Rick and Lisa Aldridge of Leavittsburg and Jeff and Jodi Kish of Champion are announcing the
YAFWC sponsors awards luncheon
YAFWC recently gave awards to Dr. Elena Rossi and Barbara Higgins.
Best of Bertram: Jay Williams failed to make difference in black community
Opinion: This column originally was published Aug. 15, 2011. The Vindicator is reprinting some of his best columns during his hiatus.
Message of rally and fun day: Stop the violence in Youngstown, US now
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Baby steps are as good as giant steps when it comes
Investigators questioned fired Trumbull officer’s ties to hostage-taking inmate
Joe Lynn, the corrections officer taken hostage for several hours April 23, 2014, by three inmates in an isolation pod in the Trumbull County jail, said he was not real happy with a fellow corrections officer in the months after it happened because of the other officer’s slow response to his being taken hostage.
Canfield businesses begin to feel impact of bridge work
Two business owners in strip mall say it hasn't been as bad as expected
Zallow, Coates team up for Warren JFK’s Division III championship
Chad Zallow put the finishing touches on one of the greatest prep track careers in Ohio history.
Hundreds attend 4th annual Riverfest at B&O
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sometimes, people can’t see the river for the trees.
Akron Children’s to open 2nd office in Warren
Dr. Cecil Desai’s practice to merge with new Akron Children’s office when he retires July 31
Defiance outlasts Poland in dog fight
Defiance (28-5) scored four runs on six hits in the first two innings.
Champion’s Gardiner saves her best for last in state final
In her biggest and final competitive softball game, Champion’s Haylee Gardiner was simply masterful.
Ohio vets bonuses exceed $72M
Nearly 82,000 military men and women have received checks since the voter-approved program began five years ago
Harding’s Richardson makes history
Justice Richardson won the 100 dash to become the first Raider girl to win an individual outdoor state title.
Public meeting set June 15 for PennDOT project in Sharon
The meeting will be at Case Avenue Elementary School
Rocket men soar again at state
Seven months after winning their sixth state cross country title, Maplewood’s dominating distance runners added another team trophy on Saturday.
METRO DIGEST || Fundraiser to benefit 15 animal rescues
Animal fundraiser HUBBARD The Learning Dog Training and Enrichment Center, 757 N. Main St., will
Canfield Baseball Club founders are remembered
The first 50 years seem to have gone by in the blink of an eye, yet those involved in organizing and helping grow the Canfield Baseball Club over the last six decades say it was simply a labor of love.
American Pharoah ends 37-year Triple Crown drought
By mid-stretch, Bob Baffert knew it. American Pharoah was going to win the Triple Crown.
Newark Catholic too much for Western Reserve
The Blue Devils’ season ended with a 6-0 loss in the Division IV state final.
How to can series begins this month
The series will teach participants about the proper equipment to use in canning
Radio operators to gather June 27 weekend for annual event
Emergency communication practice is free and open to the public
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Pharmacy degree Nicolette K. Bonamase, of Aurora, formerly of Canfield, has
South Range grads learn how to be great
There is a difference, said the Rev. Jessie Johnson, between being impressive and being great.
Ohio vets bonuses exceed $72M
Nearly 82,000 military men and women have received checks since the voter-approved program began five years ago
383 Fitch graduates urged to embrace future
Rigby, a service dog of Austintown Fitch 2015 graduate Cameron Gumble, welcomes graduates Emily Dunn, left, and Janae Rivera to commencement ceremonies in the high school gym. Graduation exercises took place Saturday morning.
Report: Attendance increases at parks
Report: Attendance increases at parks ORLANDO, Fla. Attendance increased at all but two of
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Immaculate Heart of Mary festival, 6 p.m. to midnight: Rides,
The machines are watching ...
Many “smart” devices are versions of familiar, even friendly, consumer products: thermostats,
EDITOR’S NOTE: While Bertram de Souza is on hiatus, he has selected some of his most memorable
Opinion: EDITOR’S NOTE: While Bertram de Souza is on hiatus, he has selected some of his most memorable
Ex-Speaker Hastert also may be victim
Opinion: On Tuesday, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert will be arraigned on one count of evading currency
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: SCRIPTURES Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has
YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE ‘Irma Vep’ is a campy treasure
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com As the Youngstown Playhouse draws near to the end of its
Plan to expunge records of marijuana lawbreakers should go up in smoke
Editorial: Even if we were inclined to support the legalization of marijuana in Ohio – we aren’t – a companion
Ann McFeatters: National security apparatus is invasive but not very effective
Opinion: Ann McFeatters: National security apparatus is invasive but not very effective (EDITORS: Corrects
around the horn | Saturday’s other games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Braves 5, Pirates 4 ATLANTA Christian Bethancourt lined Vance Worley’s first
Sense of entitlement breeds disruption
Tribune News Service Q. Our 14-year-old daughter has difficulty controlling her anger. She has
Teaching my students to use Wikipedia
Do a quick Google or Yahoo search of any historical figure, event, or geographical location. The
‘Downton Abbey’ relishes final season
Tribune News Service HIGHCLERE, England On a recent afternoon, the skies over Highclere Castle
Ohio Edison plans summer to-do list
Ohio Edison plans summer to-do list YOUNGSTOWN During the summer, Ohio Edison, a FirstEnergy
Popular poplar trees leave many majestic memories
Opinion: Popular rapid-growth poplar trees of the Great Depression lined Himrod Avenue on the East Side of
Solid Broadway season poses awards dilemma Who will win theSFlbT O N Y
By Linda Winer Newsday I’ve just finished filling out my ballot for tonight’s 69th Annual Tony
Driveway decisions
Tribune News Service Make a great first impression on visitors to your home with an aesthetically
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
REAL estate Mayo & Associates Realtors recently added John Potter to the staff as a full-time
‘Sense8’ is murky, though appealing
Tribune News Service “Sense8,” pronounced “Sensate” – new on Netflix – is the first television
on the links: area golf league scores
MEN BEDFORD TRAILS GOLF COURSE Mahoning Valley — Low gross: Doug Pollock 36, Wendell Wagnon 36,
birthdays
birthdays Singer Tom Jones is 75. Actor Ken Osmond (Eddie Haskell on “Leave It to Beaver”) is 72.
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, June 7, the 158th day of 2015. There are 207 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
2015 greatest scramble Remaining qualifiers
June 7 — Donnell Ford Relay for Life Fund Raiser at Valley Golf Club. Cost is $30. Start time is
on the links: area golf league scores
MEN BEDFORD TRAILS GOLF COURSE Mahoning Valley — Low gross: Doug Pollock 36, Wendell Wagnon 36,
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Values of the Green Man
Our kids were sent to Mrs. Moon’s preschool. In Port Clinton, Ohio, in the late 1990s, she was a
golf roundup Saturday’s professional events
THE MEMORIAL DUBLIN Justin Rose made an early surge Saturday at the Memorial, when it seemed as
greatest golfer of the valley Tournament details
Juniors Qualifiers Schedule Squaw Creek qualifiers: Jacob Wilson (boys 17-U), Alexa Tringhese
STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS How the Valley’s athletes fared
DIVISION I BOYS Austintown Fitch — Joe Harrington, 100, 8th, 11.04; 200, 3rd, 21.76; Carlos
Irving injury changes NBA Finals story line
The NBA Finals hyped as LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry now seems like James against the Golden State Warriors.
area golf calendar Upcoming outings & scrambles
JUNE TODAY — Donnell Ford’s Relay for Life Team Scramble at Valley Golf Club. Four-person, nine-
Browns trade for Lee, send Lanning packing
The Browns believe they’ve kicked their special teams up a notch.
Williams wns third French Open title
What started out as a stroll became quite a struggle for Serena Williams.
A good college coach gets most out of players
Kent State’s Herb Page is one college coach who taught, motivated and improved his players.
running | Upcoming events
June 12 — Leetonia Bigfoot 5K at Cherry Valley Coke Ovens. Race begins at 8 p.m. Visit
Thousands protest G-7 summit in Germany
Associated Press GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany Thousands of demonstrators packed a German
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Suntrust Mortgage Inc. v. Kristopher S. Campbell et al,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Olhtown Road. Beaver Local school board,
2 convicted murderers use power tools in escape
Associated Press DANNEMORA, N.Y. Two convicted murderers used power tools to cut through steel
Worley provides no relief for Pirates
Vance Worley gave up a game-ending homer to Atlanta Braves rookie Christian Bethancourt in the ninth inning.
Society thwarts felons' re-entry; Hathorn circumvented will of people; Islamaphobes abuse free speech; YDC is godsend
Opinion: Felons seeking to start new life too often get thwarted I’m writing this letter out of extreme
Lightning strike back to tie series
The Tampa Bay Lightning found some strange ways to even the Stanley Cup Final.
K.O. Drugs tourney opens Wednesday
K.O. Drugs tourney opens Wednesday NORTH LIMA The 28th annual K.O. Drugs High School boxing
MLB STANDINGS & BOXSCORES
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB New York3125.554— Tampa Bay3026.5361
Yemen rebels launch missile attack
Yemen rebels launch missile attack SANAA, Yemen In the first such attack of the 10-week-old
Beau Biden saluted for life of service
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. Politicians, military leaders and celebrities from across the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Olhtown Road. Beaver Local school board,
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