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Valley vet recalls subdued VE Day, but jubilant VJ Day in Youngstown
There was no big celebration May 8, 1945 — Victory in Europe Day — by members of the Army’s 44th Infantry Division, which had fought in several major battles from Cherbourg, France, to the small town of Arzl im Pitztal in the Austrian Alps.
Moms, kids from Warren abuse shelter get special treat at Covelli Centre
From the suite on the top floor of the Covelli Centre, the view is quite impressive.
SOURCE: US Justice Dept. to investigate Baltimore PD, at mayor's request
The Justice Department is preparing to announce a civil rights investigation into the practices of the Baltimore police department following a request from that city’s mayor, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Crumbling roads delaying response times, fire official tells Mahoning commissioners
The president of the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department complained to the Mahoning County commissioners that deteriorated local roads are slowing down his department’s response times.
YSU dedicates Chuey's herbarium, 4th biggest in Ohio, in his memory today
Carl F. Chuey, a Youngstown State University biology professor, grew the university’s herbarium from about 200 plant specimens in 1967 to about 115,000.
Despite recent killings, most cops are dedicated community servants, chief justice says
A series of controversial, high-profile fatal police shootings has occurred during the past year, but that should not be a justification for casting all officers in a negative light, the Ohio Supreme Court’s chief justice contends.
Bad choices stole their freedom, former honor students warn J-M seniors
The only things separating Lori Waigand and Michelle Spencer from the group of Jackson-Milton High School seniors they spoke to Thursday at the Mahoning County jail was age, choices and wardrobe.
A-Rod passes Willie Mays for 4th on HR list with 661
A-Rod passes Willie Mays for 4th on HR list with 661
BREAKING NEWS | Jury finds Paul Kerr guilty of aggravated murder
Jury finds Paul Kerr guilty of aggravated murder
Fed grand jury indicts Leetonia man on child-sex charges
Fed grand jury indicts Leetonia man on child-sex charges
Motorcyclist injured in collision with highway patrol cruiser in North Jackson
Motorcyclist injured in collision with highway patrol cruiser
US to add second layer of steel spikes to White House fence
US to add second layer of steel spikes to White House fence
Senate OKs bill giving Congress review of Iran nuclear deal
Senate OKs bill giving Congress review of Iran nuclear deal
UAW unveils works council proposal for Volkswagen plant
UAW unveils works council proposal for Volkswagen plant
Suspended priest dubbed Monsignor Meth gets 5-year sentence
Suspended priest dubbed Monsignor Meth gets 5-year sentence
Canada goose recovering after cigarettes spark fire in nest
Canada goose recovering after cigarettes spark fire in nest
April matches march revenue at Hollywood Gaming Mahoning
April matches march revenue at Hollywood Gaming Mahoning
US appeals court: NSA phone record collection is illegal
US appeals court: NSA phone record collection is illegal
Woman: Florida license mistakenly labeled me a sex offender
Woman: Florida license mistakenly labeled me a sex offender
Ohio mom convicted in toddler’s death sentenced to 20 years
Mom convicted in toddler’s death sentenced to 20 years
Little Dresses for Haiti event is Tuesday in Hubbard
Little Dresses for Haiti event is Tuesday in Hubbard
Commissioners OK purchase of Canfield site for water tower
Commissioners OK purchase of Canfield site for water tower
Supreme Court helps Columbiana County upgrade court system
Supreme Court helps Columbiana County upgrade court system
Date correction on Shavuot cooking
Date correction on Shavuot cooking YOUNGSTOWN Chef Alison Gutwaks will conduct a Shavuot cooking
Crestview tops South Range in ITCL baseballl title showdown
Mike McDonough pitched a complete game and struck out 10.
ACE union turns down YSU's 'final and best' offer
The union president said she was surprised at the outcome.
Provisional ballots won’t alter Struthers mayor, Youngtown council wins
It’s doubtful it will change the outcome in the Youngstown 1st Ward council primary
YSU golf team set for NCAA regional in South Bend, Ind.
The Penguins will tee off on the back nine with Eastern Kentucky and Troy at 9:39 a.m.
South Range superintendent says November levy "extremely unlikely"
Dunham also says no one from ACT Now has reached out to administration directly
Abortion-rights advocates rally at Statehouse
The rally was organized by the National Council of Jewish Women and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio
Girard to host 6th annual Special Olympics Track Meet
Teams from 13 counties in Ohio and Pennslyvania are expected.
KSU students show plans for Warren areas
They worked on how to turn the city’s vacant lots into useful, attractive land, and development ideas for the Peninsula area.
James takes charge as Cavaliers even series with Bulls
The headband returned. The aggressiveness, dunks and dazzling plays all came back, too.
America Makes expands with new satellite office
America Makes’ reach will expand more than 1,800 miles across the nation
MORE SPRING SPORTS RESULTS
BASEBALL Lakeview 2, Howland 1 HOWLAND Jimmy Guinn scattered six hits and struck out four in a
Poland girl is Pilot for a Day at Youngstown air base
Less than a week after May Day (May 1), 12-year-old Celina Dennis found herself speaking with the nearby air-traffic-control tower from a C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft, though none of her communications included a mayday.
Wolfe feeling fine nearly 2 years after spinal bruise
Derek Wolfe is a Beaver Local High School graduate.
Boardman firefighter arrested for OVI
A Boardman firefighter is charged with operating a vehicle while impaired after he was stopped in Poland Township.
Jurors to return to murder trial to try for verdict
Paul Kerr is charged with aggravated murder in the shooting death of Lenzie Morgan last fall
House bill would expand handgun possession
The bill allows Ohioans to carry handguns without a license.
Bill would provide tax relief to contributions to college savings accounts
The legislation focuses on 529 plans, which allow users to save for college, with contributions and earnings not subject to federal or state taxes if they are withdrawn for college costs.
Funds will let Trumbull land bank demolish 75 more homes
Trumbull Land Bank to demolish another 75 homes with additional funding
YSU academic senate annoyed with requirement
Faculty must make web pages and other materials ADA compliant
Poland students get rare visit from Marines
Poland Union Elementary students hear from the Marines who came to visit the school Wednesday in a UH-14 Yankee helicopter and an AH-1W Cobra helicopter. The copters descended onto the school baseball fields, and the students got to climb through the aircraft.
To reduce work, prevent disease, improve yield Lift your tomatoes
Training tomato plants to grow vertically instead of horizontally saves space and makes cultivation and harvesting easier.
Chicago to pay $5.5M over police torture
Chicago to pay $5.5M over police torture CHICAGO Chicago’s leaders took a step Wednesday
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Football ban is illegal, unfair
Opinion: By Caroline Pla The Philadelphia Inquirer I am a 14-year-old football player fighting for gender
Seether’s growth is on display on latest album
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Rock act Seether had yet another radio hit last year with
Grant to perform at Stambaugh Auditorium
Contemporary Christian musician Amy Grant will perform Monday at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown.
Residents query council on income tax increase, Timber Run extension
Parents of children worried about increased traffic on Timber Run Drive
Job auditions offer hope to unemployed
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bill Lewis was under more pressure than most new hires when he began
Tour reaches out to veterans
Associated Press NEW YORK When Smashing Pumpkins tour this summer, part of the band’s mission
November election will test attitude of Struthers voters
Editorial: The Democratic nominee for mayor of Struthers has a criminal record, but we would caution readers
Don’t forget about the Americans with Disabilities Act
Opinion: By I. KING JORDAN CQ-Roll Call This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The D Train (R) A nebbish spins a web of lies around a famous former classmate to
seether tours in support of latest album
seether tours in support of latest album The band rocks Tuesday in Cleveland. C11
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Damn Yankees,SDRq directed by Michael Cavalier, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E.
Shale investment
Shale investment COLUMBUS Bricker & Eckler LLP reported more than $28 billion in investments in
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): As the comedy wraps up another laugh-filled
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): As the comedy wraps up another laugh-filled season, Sheldon
We’re not doing enough to help vets with PTSD
Opinion: By Sean Parnell The Philadelphia Inquirer Are we doing enough to help those who have served in
Bill Clinton puts foot in mouth
Opinion: WASHINGTON Oh, Bill. There you go again. We knew you were going to pop off, but did it have to be
Tulips need good soil, food
Q. I noticed in Marilyn’s article that she has challenges with tulips, as do many of us. What
birthdays
birthdays Singer Thelma Houston is 72. Singer-songwriter Bill Danoff of Starland Vocal Band is 69.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lowellville Board of Education Athletic Committee, 6 p.m., main office conference
Volunteers are welcome strangers in my yard
By Sheila Cubick OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Walking through my yard last fall I saw
It’s time to transplant
It’s time to transplant If you have a tree or shrub that needs to be moved, now is a great time to
Hydrangea school
Hydrangea school Join OSU Extension for the spring Hydrangea School Monday at Mill Creek
oddly enough
oddly enough China warns teacher who let student hold parasol for her BEIJING A Chinese grade-
Brown lawns loom in Calif.
Associated Press GARDEN GROVE, Calif. It was with more hope than accuracy that the founder of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Isaac J. Arroyo, 29, of 5756 Middletown Road East,
NFL probe finds Pats employees likely responsible for deflated balls
The report states Tom Brady likely knew about the deflated balls.
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Thu: The Muleface Brothers,
Marcellus’ power is real
Editorial: The (Pittsburgh) Tribune-Review: Impressive as they are, statistics tell only part of the positive
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.34 .07 Avalon
Geena Davis develops film festival
Associated Press LOS ANGELES With help from a slew of corporate sponsors, Geena Davis and
Co-pilot had practiced descents before crash
Associated Press PARIS The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have practiced sending
UAW Local 1112 elects Johnson again
The 3,500 workers represented by the United Auto Workers Local 1112 recently voted to re-elect Glenn Johnson as president of the local.
Unique children’s festival expanded to two-day event
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com cleveland If there’s one advantage to living in our
Official: Clinton email practices ‘not acceptable’
Associated Press WASHINGTON A high-ranking State Department official said Wednesday it’s “not
BIRD BANDING WITH AL
BIRD BANDING WITH AL When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. What: See live, wild songbirds in the hand
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, May 7, the 127th day of 2015. There are 238 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Samantha Goulish and Justin Smith, Youngstown, girl, May
More charges pile up in two Friday night Warren gas station robberies
More charges pile up in two Friday-night Warren gas station robberies
Kerry arrives in Saudi Arabia, seeking pause in Yemen war
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sought to secure a
newsmakers
newsmakers Al-Jazeera America ousts top executive NEW YORK The Al-Jazeera America news network
Fast food delves into delivery
Associated Press NEW YORK On the same day McDonald’s said it would begin testing delivery in New
Execs argue prosecutors are conflicted
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Attorneys for two former executives charged in a chemical
METRO DIGEST || HIscox appointed supt. pro tempore
Hiscox appointed YOUNGSTOWN By a 4-1 vote, the city school board appointed the deputy
METRO DIGEST || Fundraiser for Quiz Bowl team
Competition fundraiser AUSTINTOWN The Austintown Quiz Bowl team is raising funds for a
Three Penguins earn all-conference honors
Three Penguins earn all-conference honors Indianapolis For the second straight season, junior
3 accused of operating fake police department
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Three people, including one who works for California Attorney
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