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Stories published May 16, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trumbull deputy facing possible firing over Facebook remarks
A Trumbull County deputy sheriff who most recently worked security at the county department of jobs and family services is off the job and facing possible termination for alleged racist remarks on his Facebook page.
Vienna residents, commissioners irked over lack of report on injection well spill
The communications director for the Ohio Department of Health says the results of radium testing the department did early last month near Sodom-Hutchings Road are not yet complete.
78 groups march for peace, unity in Youngstown today
When Debra Ingram, Kendoll Kirk and Joyce Alexander performed a few slow dance moves, twirled their light-blue flags and pointed them skyward, it was more than a display of graceful choreography.
'Leave the city of your comfort,' YSU commencement speaker tells grads
Randall Craig Fleischer is not as well-known as Simon Cowell, but he does have some impressive credentials and he did have some good advice for 2015 spring graduates of Youngstown State University.
Area men 'Called to Lead' at annual rally at Covelli Centre
While many men in prison exercise to build their muscles, former Ohio State University Buckeyes running back Maurice Clarett worked to build his mind.
US commandos kill IS leader, capture wife, free their slave
In a rare ground attack deep into Syria, U.S. Army commandos killed a man described as the Islamic State's head of oil operations, captured his wife and rescued a woman whom American officials said was enslaved.
Flu hospitalizations up threefold in 2014-15 season, but no pediatric deaths
Vaccine effectiveness diminished for Influenza A, but "nailed" Influenza B
Dunham’s 14 Ks, South Range’s two-out runs cripple Clippers
South Range pitcher Greg Dunham will have a tired right arm in the morning.
East Palestine shocks Springfield
Marshall Huddleston came through in the clutch and East Palestine won a sectional title Friday.
Rep. Bill Johnson visits 4 countries, says Europe wants energy exports
He said leaders urged him to have the United States export liquefied natural gas
Brady, union want Goodell to recuse himself
Tom Brady’s lawyers demanded that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recuse himself from the Super Bowl MVP’s “Deflategate” appeal and threatened to go to court unless the four-game suspension is overturned.
Youngstown firefighters rescue man in fall at Mill Creek Park
The man was in the park after dark and fell into the water near Lanterman Falls
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under 69 in the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.
7 men apply to be executive director of port authority
Seven men submitted applications by Friday’s deadline to become executive director of the Western Reserve Port Authority, including one attorney and two current airport executives.
The thrill is gone
By Randy Lewis Los Angeles Times B.B. King, the singer and guitarist who put the blues in a
Pirates’ comeback (trips and) falls short against Cubs
Pittsburgh right fielder Gregory Polanco tripped and fell trying to catch a routine fly and the ball dropped for an RBI single in the 12th inning
Mini glassware at museum
Staff report WARREN A collection of Depression-era and carnival glass is on display at the
Hard-rocking Killer Bee leaves a mark in US
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For those who remember the 1992 film “Singles,” there’s a
Ballet Western Reserve dancers in Spring Gala
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Ballet Western Reserve students will present their Spring Gala at 1 p.m.
Musicians team up for fundraiser event
Staff report POLAND The third annual Creative Bridge Coalition fundraiser will take place Sunday
Machining program to be offered throughout Mahoning Valley
The MVMC continues to refine its pathway to a career in manufacturing as it expands in the Valley this year
YSU grad undergoes painful limb-lengthening surgeries
Kelsey Ault, who graduates from YSU today, says painful surgeries were worth it
Dad-, mom-daughter duos make graduation family affair
Bob Fusco and his daughter, Brooke, of Beaver Township graduate today from Youngstown State University. Fusco, 56, attended YSU in the 1970s but left to work two jobs. He returned to complete his degree a few years ago and graduates magna cum laude. Brooke, 21, graduates summa cum laude.
More high school results
BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Division III Ursuline 13, Campbell 0, five innings STRUTHERS
Memorial Day must be given due respect
Opinion: Note: I wrote this column a few years ago, after attending a Columbus- area Memorial Day service.
Mahoning CSB spends money with little regard for taxpayers
Editorial: Earlier this month, in criticizing Mahoning County officeholders and other government bigwigs who
House passes defense policy bill
House passes defense policy bill WASHINGTON The House defied a veto threat from President Barack
B’nai B’rith will honor Carol Sherman
Staff report BOARDMAN Carol Sherman will be honored by B’nai B’rith as the 2015 “Guardian of the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Beatlemania Magic, 7 p.m.: Tribute show ($20) brings back the magic
First Niles dividend
First Niles dividend NILES First Niles Financial Inc., the parent company of Home Federal
SPORTS DIGEST || Western Reserve senior Hughes to walk on at YSU
YSU will play Pitt in its football home opener at 1 p.m. on Sept. 5.
METRO DIGEST || Neglected dog ‘in very poor health’ removed
Dog removed BOARDMAN Police who went to a home to help the fire department on a drug overdose
Gulf oil spill could last for a century, government says
Associated Press WASHINGTON A decade-old oil leak where an offshore platform toppled during a
First Friday Club
First Friday Club boardman The Rev. James P. Walker will speak when the First Friday Club of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher J. Daniel, 32, of 526 Brandon Ave.,
Break time could determine Preakness winner
American Pharoah, Dortmund and Firing Line are expected to be on or near the lead heading into the first turn.
sRACING roundup
NASCAR Busch returns with fastest practice time CONCORD, N.C. Walking gingerly, his mood
Longshot wins Black-Eye Susan
Castellano broke to the lead from the No. 9 post with Keen Pauline and charged to a wire-to-wire upset Friday, her second winning effort in six career races.
Swisher’s big night powers Indians
Nick Swisher had three hits and his first three RBIs of the season.
On the links Friday’s professional golf results
WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP CHARLOTTE, N.C. Webb Simpson chipped in twice for birdie and shot a
Rules committee recommends changes for college basketball
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee recommended reducing the shot clock from 35 to 30 seconds on Friday.
Hawks, Warriors advance to conference finals
Atlanta will meet Cleveland in the Eastern Conference finals.
American Pharoah favored in today’s Preakness
If American Pharoah wins, it would be the 14th time since Affirmed swept the Derby, Preakness and Belmont in 1978 that a Triple Crown would be on the line in the Belmont.
Wheatland firefighters will fill your pool
Wheatland firefighters will fill your pool WHEATLAND Members of the Wheatland Volunteer Fire
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, May 16, the 136th day of 2015. There are 229 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MVRC to host Preakness party
Betting windows open at 10 a.m. at the Austintown track, 655 N. Canfield-Niles Rd.
REC students raise money for classmate undergoing chemotherapy
Rayen Early College Middle School staged Relay for Life
Two men arraigned in connection with Warren store raid
Judeh I. Naser, 50, of Akron, and Mohammad Nassar, 50, of Englesson Drive Northwest, are free on $3,500 bond after being arraigned Friday in Warren Municipal Court on one drug charge each connected to the raid on the Atlantic Beverages store Thursday afternoon.
Prison rape cannot be tolerated
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Rape is a horrible crime regardless of whether the victim is in prison, a
Thank you, angels of care
Opinion: Many of us senior citizens owe our longer life spans to our modern day health care workers.
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Mariah Carey says bronchitis forced cancellation of show LAS VEGAS Three shows
Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and
Gospel Baptist Church to host deaf evangelist at revival
The church is reaching out.
License-plate readers raised privacy concerns
Associated Press WASHINGTON The FBI has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in license-
Ohio removes felony question on applications
Associated Press COLUMBUS “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” will no longer be a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Robert and Colleen Campbell, Columbiana, girl, May 11.
RELIGION DIGEST || Guest speaker
Guest speaker CAMPBELL Gospel Temple Baptist Church, 279 Whipple Ave., will host guest speaker
New questions raised in Amtrak wreck
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The Amtrak train that derailed along the nation’s busiest tracks
Valley lawmaker gets fire-training safety experience
Rep. Sean O’Brien of Bazetta, D-63rd, pushed forward on his knees with a high-powered nozzle in hand while flames leapt across the ceiling
Revival
Revival For the deaf Gospel Baptist Church, 6235 Clingan Road, Poland, plans a revival geared to
Marines from Kansas, Arizona were aboard helicopter in Nepal
Associated Press PHOENIX The people aboard a Marine helicopter that crashed in earthquake-
Defendant flees Campbell courtroom
Defendant flees CAMPBELL A man who was in Campbell Municipal Court on an open-container charge
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