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Foreclosures in Mahoning Valley, Ohio continue decline
Some attribute the decline to an improving economy
Amid tightened laws, Ohio loses half of its abortion providers
The number of abortions in the Buckeye State has fallen to 40-year lows
Baltimore lifts citywide curfew; hundreds rally for justice
Friday’s announcement of charges against six city police officers has eased tensions
Feds award Ohio shelters $3 million to help domestic-violence victims
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act grants total more than $2.8M for Ohio
Manufacturing projected to grow in NE Ohio, report says
About 50,000 production jobs are expected to be added in our region in the next 10 years.
'Avengers' sequel rakes in 2nd biggest box office take for opening take in history
Other small-screen events such as the Mayweather fight and the Kentucky Derby may have slowed traffic into theaters
For 2nd straight year, Vindicator wins General Excellence statewide award from AP
The Vindicator won 12 first-place awards in addition to General Excellence
Ashley Mrosko | Manuel Figueroa
YOUNGSTOWN Eric Hauter officiated at the 1 p.m. March 28 wedding of Ashley Mrosko and Manuel
Elizabeth Luppi | Anthony Farina
NOTRE DAME, IND. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart was the setting of the 3 p.m. March 21 exchange
Nov. 14 chosen for Pompeo, Reed nuptials
POLAND Anna Pompeo and Andrew Reed, both of Poland, are engaged and set to wed on Nov. 14. The
Parents announce Cummings-Ray engagement
Wilma and Kenneth Cummings of North Little Rock, Ark., and Elizabeth and John Ray of Austintown are
Cara Redmond, Brett Neely are engaged
James and Jodi Redmond of Greece, N.Y., and Mark and Lynn Neely of Campbell are announcing the
Miss Sanetrick to be bride of Mr. Lippiatt
CANFIELD Stephanie Sanetrick and Jacob Lippiatt, both of Danville, Pa., are engaged and planning a
Mayweather fends off Pacquiao to stay unbeaten and keep welterweight title
Two judges favored Mayweather 116-112, while a third had it 118-110. The Associated Press scored it 115-113 for Mayweather.
Mayweather wins unanimous decision
Floyd Mayweather uses defense and accuracy to outpoint Manny Pacquiao in richest fight ever. It was a unanimous decision.
Girard judge steps up effort to address drug addiction and overdose deaths
A young man on probation in his court had died from a heroin overdose
Have no fear, the clowns are here
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Clowning around is something that didn’t come naturally
Great American Cleanup
Volunteers gathered Saturday to remove trash, debris throughout Youngstown BY ELISE McKEOWN
Canfield native gives talk about refugees
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Many of the estimated 1.2 million Syrian refugees who
WINNERS 2015 Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, announced the winners of the 2015 Congressional Art
Jonah Karzmer: Spieth didn’t out-think himself at Augusta
Jordan Spieth closed the deal in the Masters.
YSU researcher’s study identifies emerging industries
Study finds 15 emerging industries in the Mahoning Valley
Young cast adds energy to 'Grease'
“Grease” is the word for Mother’s Day weekend, with Easy Street Productions staging the musical with a cast of kids between age 8 and 14.
Local marine retracts Purple Heart claim
Former Marine Anthony T. Kolat Jr.’s undocumented claim that he received a Purple Heart in connection with the Oct. 23, 1983, barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon cost him his affiliation with a local Veterans of Foreign War post.
Trumbull commissioners earn cheers for ‘no’ vote on tax hike
Editorial: It’s always risky to compliment elected officials in the Mahoning Valley because history has shown
OH WOW! celebrates its 4th anniversary
OH WOW! celebrates its 4th anniversary YOUNGSTOWN OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s
Let’s not sugarcoat the rioting
Opinion: Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake of the embattled city of Baltimore was absolutely right when she
How to get a low-impact, lush landscape
Is the grass greener on the other side of the fence? That might not be such a bad thing, Consumer
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
REALTY Keller Williams Chervenic Realty announced that Barbara Armour will join its real- estate
COLUMBIANA
Opinion: COLUMBIANA LISBON MAYOR Republicans YRoger Gallo YJoe Morenz COUNCIL Republican YJeffrey J.
area lawmakers
area lawmakers A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and
For Mahoning, what will May bring?
Opinion: I enjoy some pretty spirited exchanges with our sheriff, Jerry Greene, and I may have had our most-
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ajax Magnethermic Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station Square, 4250 Belmont Ave. Guests
METRO DIGEST || Salvation Army marking 130 years
Salvation Army YOUNGSTOWN Salvation Army of Mahoning County is having a weeklong celebration of
Suspect arrested for bomb threats at Vallourec Star
Youngstown woman was arrested Friday for making threats by phone and email to employees at Vallourec Star in March
Peaceful Baltimore crowd praises prosecutor
Associated Press BALTIMORE At a grassy plaza across from Baltimore City Hall filled with
Steelers go heavy on defense in final day of draft
Six of Pittsburgh’s eight selections were on defense.
Area golf calendar Upcoming scrambles and outings, plus league notices
MAY Today — Sponsors Classic Golf Association at Windmill Lakes Golf Club. Two-man, best-ball
Valley natives earn free agent deals after draft
Ray Vinopal is headed to the Cowboys, Kurtis Drummond will sign with the Texans and Troy Hill got picked up by the Bengals.
LESS IS MORE
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) (TNS) When you look in your closets,
Associated Press
Associated Press COLUMBUS A study says Port Columbus International Airport might not be able to
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Connecting with neighbors on Angie’s List
Spring and summer are big home-remodeling seasons. But for many homeowners, finding the right
Browns use draft to build foundation
After making a splash in 2014, the team stayed mostly safe this weekend.
YSU roundup
TRACK AND FIELD Penguins still in front in Horizon League meet ROCHESTER, MICH. Both the
Area golf league scores
MEN Pantalone and Son Towing (Candywood) — Low gross: Bob Kopas 37; Ron Daum 38; Doc Daugherty 39;
On the links | Saturday’s professional golf resutls
MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP SAN FRANCISCO Rory McIlroy had his own fight to worry about Saturday in
Hake dominates as Ursuline shuts out South Range
There is only one way to describe the pitching performance of Ursuline’s Joel Hake on Saturday — dominant.
Anderson-DuBose distributes your Big Mac
The Lordstown-based company supplies more than 500 restaurants in the area and in three other states.
MASONIC GRoups
MONDAY Mau Mil and Clotilda Club of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park on
TRUMBULL
Opinion: TRUMBULL WARREN MAYOR Democrat YDoug Franklin* AUDITOR Democrats YAndy Barkley YAnthony J.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Nilyshia Johnson and Isaac Anderson, Youngstown, girl,
columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS columbiana COUNTY New complaints Marki Souders v. Travis Miller et al, personal injury.
MaY PRIMARY | Candidates & issues
Opinion: Candidates and issues in Tuesday’s primary election. An * denotes incumbents. A X denotes The
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending April 26
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Memory Man” by David Balducci (Grand Central Publishing) 2. “The Girl on
birthdays
birthdays Singer Frankie Valli is 81. Sports announcer Greg Gumbel is 69. Singer Mary Hopkin is
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Above and Beyond,” 1:30 p.m.: Part of the Youngstown Area Jewish
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Birds of Paradise
Associated Press DELRAY BEACH, Fla. The crowd quickly gathered — a dozen or so people, cameras
GARDEN CLUBS
Tuesday Ikebana will meet at 10 a.m. There will be a repeat of the April lesson with Pearl Marlos
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2015. There are 242 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
newsmakers
newsmakers Richard Pryor statue to be unveiled PEORIA, Ill. A yearslong effort to honor the
‘God’s Favorite’ definitely worth seeing in Salem
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Salem To any theater aficionado, Neil Simon is a
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning County Board of Elections, adjourned meeting, 6 p.m., set to adjourn
Annual herb and plant sale is May 16
The sale will be featuring a large selection of herbs and beautiful, lush perennials.
Tensions rise over proposed pipeline
Associated Press MEDINA Homeowners in Northeast Ohio said tensions surrounding a proposed
KAREN KONING ABUZAYD A brief look
Karen Koning AbuZayd, a Canfield native, gave a one-hour presentation Saturday at the Ursuline
Canada’s PM makes surprise visit to Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a surprise visit Saturday
hBritain welcomes newborn princess
hBritain welcomes newborn princess LONDON From Prince Charles to royal fans to most of those who
Aid is slow to reach quake-hit villages
Associated Press PAUWATHOK, Nepal At the entrance of this destroyed mountain village, a wooden
5 essential chores for spring cleaning
5 essential chores for spring cleaning Ah, spring cleaning. All the tasks you pushed aside earlier
Injections cost less than Viagra
Q. You have occasionally gotten questions about Viagra being expensive. Some men would like a
Bingo night set at St. Mary’s center
Bingo night set at St. Mary’s center YOUNGSTOWN GCU Lodge 164 and St. Mary Church will host a
BOOKS digest
Lennington to sign her novel at library Judy Lennington of Cortland has published her ninth novel,
Zallow, Smith set marks; Fitch boys take Optimist title
Warren JFK’s Chad Zallow matched the state record in the 110-meter hurdles and the host Austintown Fitch boys track team had another big day at Saturday’s Optimist meet.
High School ROUNDUP
High School ROUNDUP More spring sports results BASEBALL Champion 6 Lakeview 3 CHAMPION
Earnheardt to speak at Curbstone Coaches
Earnheardt to speak at Curbstone Coaches AUSTINTOWN Dr. Adam C. Earnheardt, the chair and
LETTERS: Election exposes cancer on Struthers; CCA committed to jobs in Youngstown; Wrong timing, wrong format for Canfield tax issue
Opinion: Struthers mayor’s race exposes cancer that’s spreading on city I am a resident and a retired
Saturday’s NHL Playoff game: Rangers 3, Capitals 2
NEW YORK Chris Kreider scored 38 seconds after the opening faceoff and the Rangers bounced back
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