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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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.


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.


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.


'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.


American Pharoah pulls away at Preakness

American Pharoah pulls away at Preakness.


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.


Flu hospitalizations up threefold in 2014-15 season, but no pediatric deaths

Vaccine effectiveness diminished for Influenza A, but "nailed" Influenza B


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


East Palestine shocks Springfield

Marshall Huddleston came through in the clutch and East Palestine won a sectional title Friday.


Suspects in shooting near YSU caught in Pittsburgh

Police say they are unsure of a motive


Cavaliers overcame injuries to get past Chicago

The Eastern Conference finals begin Wednesday.


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


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.


Mom to cop: My daughter is not my job

Was taken to jail and later released


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.


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


Musicians team up for fundraiser event

Staff report POLAND The third annual Creative Bridge Coalition fundraiser will take place Sunday


Ballet Western Reserve dancers in Spring Gala

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Ballet Western Reserve students will present their Spring Gala at 1 p.m.


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


Mini glassware at museum

Staff report WARREN A collection of Depression-era and carnival glass is on display at the


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


The thrill is gone

By Randy Lewis Los Angeles Times B.B. King, the singer and guitarist who put the blues in a


2015 financial campaign to kick-off in June

Help Hotline earns two major accreditations


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.


Youngstown man arrested for attacking cop

Had to be stunned twice


Relay begins in Boardman

The Boardman relay began at 6 p.m. Friday and concludes at 6 p.m. today.


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.


Revival

Revival For the deaf Gospel Baptist Church, 6235 Clingan Road, Poland, plans a revival geared to


Defendant flees Campbell courtroom

Defendant flees CAMPBELL A man who was in Campbell Municipal Court on an open-container charge


Marines from Kansas, Arizona were aboard helicopter in Nepal

Associated Press PHOENIX The people aboard a Marine helicopter that crashed in earthquake-


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


New questions raised in Amtrak wreck

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The Amtrak train that derailed along the nation’s busiest tracks


RELIGION DIGEST || Guest speaker

Guest speaker CAMPBELL Gospel Temple Baptist Church, 279 Whipple Ave., will host guest speaker


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Robert and Colleen Campbell, Columbiana, girl, May 11.


Ohio removes felony question on applications

Associated Press COLUMBUS “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” will no longer be a


License-plate readers raised privacy concerns

Associated Press WASHINGTON The FBI has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in license-


Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and


Newsmakers

Newsmakers Mariah Carey says bronchitis forced cancellation of show LAS VEGAS Three shows


Thank you, angels of care

Opinion: Many of us senior citizens owe our longer life spans to our modern day health care workers.


Prison rape cannot be tolerated

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Rape is a horrible crime regardless of whether the victim is in prison, a


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.


REC students raise money for classmate undergoing chemotherapy

Rayen Early College Middle School staged Relay for Life


MVRC to host Preakness party

Betting windows open at 10 a.m. at the Austintown track, 655 N. Canfield-Niles Rd.


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, May 16, the 136th day of 2015. There are 229 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Wheatland firefighters will fill your pool

Wheatland firefighters will fill your pool WHEATLAND Members of the Wheatland Volunteer Fire


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.


Hawks, Warriors advance to conference finals

Atlanta will meet Cleveland in the Eastern Conference finals.


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.


On the links Friday’s professional golf results

WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP CHARLOTTE, N.C. Webb Simpson chipped in twice for birdie and shot a


Swisher’s big night powers Indians

Nick Swisher had three hits and his first three RBIs of the season.


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.


sRACING roundup

NASCAR Busch returns with fastest practice time CONCORD, N.C. Walking gingerly, his mood


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.


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher J. Daniel, 32, of 526 Brandon Ave.,


First Friday Club

First Friday Club boardman The Rev. James P. Walker will speak when the First Friday Club of


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


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


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.


First Niles dividend

First Niles dividend NILES First Niles Financial Inc., the parent company of Home Federal


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Beatlemania Magic, 7 p.m.: Tribute show ($20) brings back the magic


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


House passes defense policy bill

House passes defense policy bill WASHINGTON The House defied a veto threat from President Barack


Mahoning CSB spends money with little regard for taxpayers

Editorial: Earlier this month, in criticizing Mahoning County officeholders and other government bigwigs who


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.


More high school results

BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Division III Ursuline 13, Campbell 0, five innings STRUTHERS