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YEC graduates celebrate
The 41 students in the Youngstown Early College Class of 2015 had persevered through some particularly tough challenges to earn their spots up on the stage today at the Ford Recital Hall in the DeYor Center.
Niles bridges dedicated to veterans
In a sunlit, flag-festooned ceremony highlighted by a military color guard and a veterans’ firing squad, the bridge spanning Mosquito Creek on Robbins Avenue was dedicated as the Persian Gulf Veterans Bridge.
Training-center project in the works in Championom
Several committees have been working since 2008 to create a 10-county training center for firefighters, law-enforcement officers, utility workers and other emergency responders next to Kent State University at Trumbull.
Training-center project in the works in Champion
Several committees have been working since 2008 to create a 10-county training center for firefighters, law-enforcement officers, utility workers and other emergency responders next to Kent State University at Trumbull.
Sound of relief on way for Lake Milton residents
Milton Township and Craig Beach residents living along the shores of this popular recreational lake soon will get some relief from incessant interstate-traffic noise.
Tondo-Steele, Shives vows to be exchanged
Geralyn Tondo-Steele and Thomas Shives, both of Atlanta, and their families are announcing their
Kristen Sutton and Jared Ebie plan July rites
Kristen Sutton and Jared Ebie, both of Boardman, are engaged and planning a summer wedding. She is
Ann Lawrence, Rhett Hadley are engaged
ROCKY RIVER, OHIO Dr. Ann E. Lawrence and Dr. Rhett N. Hadley, both of Rocky River, Ohio, are
Drennen-Rankin wedding planned at St. Nicholas’
STRUTHERS John and Patricia Drennen and Barry and Deborah Franks are announcing the upcoming
George-Peck engagement is announced
The parents of Linda George of Washington, D.C., and David Peck of Milton, Fla., are announcing the
Miss Mangan, Mr. Melago set to marry June 27
Bernadette Mangan and Billy Melago, both of Youngstown, are engaged and will be married June 27.
Medical alliance installs McDonald as president
The Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance has installed new officers, including Diana McDonald as president.
Minority teacher recruitment in Youngstown district poses challenges
City schools face problems recruiting minority teachers
Secretly-taped recordings at center of year-old Oakhill case
An attorney general spokesman said they don’t exist.
Clarett shares journey to God at annual Men's Rally
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While many men in prison exercise to build their
Phantoms’ Connor has what NHL scouts look for in a top prospect
Phantoms’ Connor has what NHL scouts look for in a top prospect
Youngstown family looks for closure in unsolved arson case
Victim died in firebombing in East Side house
YSU baseball drops regular season finale
The Penguins will be the fifth seed out of six teams in the Horizon League tournament.
78 groups take part in bringing Youngstown together at Unity parade
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Debra Ingram, Kendoll Kirk and Joyce Alexander
High school roundup | Spring sports results
TRACK AND FIELD Inter Tri-County League championships EAST PALESTINE United senior Riley
Music festivals to fill weekend
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A pair of back-to-back musical festivals on Central Square will enliven
Trumbull deputy suspended 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 frustrated waiting for results of radium testing at leak site
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.
METRO DIGEST || Teen drowns in Pa. creek
Teen drowns ELLWOOD CITY, PA. A 15-year-old boy drowned Friday evening when he fell into
METRO DIGEST || Town hall meeting on proposed tax hike
Meeting on tax hike CANFIELD City officials will host a town-hall meeting on a proposed income-
YSU grads will leave ‘city of their comfort,’ Fleischer says
Renee Kathryn White, center, displays the joy of victory after receiving her master’s in social work during Saturday afternoon’s commencement.
1 long road, 1 short brings YSU students to Saturday graduation
One took the long road and one took the short road, but Cameron Dinopoulos and Jeff Kalina ended up at the same place at the same time.
Health care job fair
Health care job fair AUSTINTOWN Shepherd of the Valley will co-host a job fair for health- care
Make your music sound much better
There’s been a bit of a paradox in the world of consumer audio for the past few years, says Consumer
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
lAW Attorneys Frank Cassese and Justin Markota have joined Betras, Kopp & Harshman, LLC one of the
‘Outsider Baseball’ unearths sport’s oddities, misfits
By David L. ULIN Los Angeles Times What I love most about baseball is its weird history, the
Trustees at YSU slam ACE
Opinion: Unlike seven years ago when then-president of Youngstown State University, Dr. David Sweet, and the
Watchdog agencies necessary to ensure government honesty
Editorial: As the Republican majority in the Ohio General Assembly picks the winners and losers in the state’s
2 years later, mother deals with lasting effects of daughter's unsolved murder
Behind every face is a potential suspect.
Community failed to embrace Hathorn’s ‘tough love’ approach
Opinion: Community failed to embrace Hathorn’s ‘tough love’ approach I have been following the saga of
WORLD DIGEST | Teen suicide bomber kills 8 at bus station
Teen suicide bomber kills 8 at bus station POTISKUM, Nigeria A teenage suicide bomber blew
HOCKEY sense
HOCKEY sense Perhaps one of the hardest traits to scout is also one of the most critical to a
Ohio cases highlight challenges in domestic terror investigations
Associated Press CINCINNATI The father of one of the men described him as a stay-at-home
US: IS official killed in raid in Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT In a rare ground attack deep into Syria, U.S. Army commandos killed a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kenneth and Abbey Davis, Youngstown, girl, May 15. Greg
Feds tell Amtrak to expand speed control at crash site
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Federal officials announced Saturday that Amtrak must immediately
Pa. officials report more than $160K in gifts, travel
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Newly filed state ethics reports show Pennsylvania state
Brady’s ‘Deflategate’ appeal could test Goodell’s power
The expected federal court case is about more than air pressure in footballs.
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, May 17, the 137th day of 2015. There are 228 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Gabriel, Lady Vols in regional final
Gabriel, Lady Vols in regional final KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Erin Gabriel struck out 13 and tossed a
Stylishly small
Chicago Tribune (TNS) Small is getting bigger for sure. The average American single-family
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation will meet for a noon luncheon at Tippecanoe Country Club, 5870
MASONIC GRoups
WEDNESDAY Sunrise Chapter 458, OES, will have its annual inspection at a stated meeting at 7:30
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Lamaze pioneer dies NEW YORK A physical therapist who popularized the Lamaze method
Motherly advice
Motherly advice Traveling with baby Here is some advice from Agatha Jarosz, who travels the
Have baby, will travel
By Ellen Creager Detroit Free Press (TNS) Veteran traveler Adrian Jarosz has stamps in his
State of Ohio has growing problem with aging prisoners
Opinion: The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction defines elderly inmates as those age 50 and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Stambaugh Chorus, 5 p.m.: The chorus, under the direction of Hae-
Bodies of Marines, others recovered from chopper
Associated Press KATHMANDU, NEPAL The bodies of six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers who were
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending May 10 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “14th
Holiday travel plans
Holiday travel plans COLUMBUS Auto club AAA anticipates the number of Ohioans traveling during
University of Toledo plans partnership
Associated Press TOLEDO The University of Toledo’s College of Medicine and a Toledo-based health
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning County Career & Technical Center school board, 4:30 p.m., board conference
Suit about probe in murder case dropped
Associated Press AKRON A former Akron police captain imprisoned for the fatal shooting of his
Coaster fans gather for ‘Coasterstock’
Associated Press MASON, Ohio Hundreds of roller-coaster enthusiasts are expected to gather at a
Reports differ on Medicaid changes to state budget
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Cleveland-based organization led by Ohio’s former Medicaid director
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle award Cody Park, son of Charles and Valerie Park of Salem, has earned
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew R. Chavez, 27, of 7898 Price Shaffer Road,
Egypt’s ousted leader sentenced to death
Associated Press CAIRO An Egyptian court Saturday sentenced the country’s first freely elected
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
May TODAY — Davis YMCA Spring Classic Sprint Triathlon at Boardman YMCA. Race begins at 7:30 a.m.
Cubs top Pirates for sixth straight win
Gerrit Cole allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings for Pittsburgh.
Area golf calendar | Upcoming outings and scrambles
MAY Today — Sponsors Classic Golf Association at Tamer Win Golf & Country Club. Two-man, best-ball
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Guardian Angels of Ohio, a volunteer program of Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for new
KSU mothers club will meet Wednesday
KSU mothers club will meet Wednesday POLAND Kent State Mothers Club will meet at 6 p.m.
How the Patriots inflated social media
When the National Football League announced sanctions against the New England Patriots and their
Irving rests knee as Cavaliers prep for Hawks
He sat out Saturday’s practice but has until Wednesday to recover.
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet for a Mill Creek MetroParks tour on the trolley, with luncheon to
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP Chapter 4611 executive board will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Episcopal Church,
Tribune News Service
Tribune News Service Q. My husband and I need your advice. We are parents to one adult daughter
Valley resident revives tragic story in book
Valley resident revives tragic story in book CORTLAND Joseph Pasquarella of Cortland, a lifelong
Thanks a Million Nurse appreciates cancer donations
An Austintown school nurse collects for a cancer team.
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