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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 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.


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.


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

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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

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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

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George-Peck engagement is announced

The parents of Linda George of Washington, D.C., and David Peck of Milton, Fla., are announcing the

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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.

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Medical alliance installs McDonald as president

The Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance has installed new officers, including Diana McDonald as president.

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Pelini follows Tressel lead on less pay

Coach is taking $65,000 less


Minority teacher recruitment in Youngstown district poses challenges

City schools face problems recruiting minority teachers


Installation under way for YSU’s Pepsi scoreboard

New one is twice as big


Secretly-taped recordings at center of year-old Oakhill case

An attorney general spokesman said they don’t exist.


Phantoms’ Connor has what NHL scouts look for in a top prospect

Phantoms’ Connor has what NHL scouts look for in a top prospect


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


YSU baseball drops regular season finale

The Penguins will be the fifth seed out of six teams in the Horizon League tournament.


Youngstown family looks for closure in unsolved arson case

Victim died in firebombing in East Side house


Keller, Pikunas shine at Junior PGA qualifier

Both shot 3-over-par 73s


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


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.


Music festivals to fill weekend

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A pair of back-to-back musical festivals on Central Square will enliven


Tiger’s fall spotlights PGA depth

Woods’ days of dominance appear over


High school roundup | Spring sports results

TRACK AND FIELD Inter Tri-County League championships EAST PALESTINE United senior Riley


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-


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.


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.

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Guardian Angels of Ohio, a volunteer program of Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for new


Thanks a Million Nurse appreciates cancer donations

An Austintown school nurse collects for a cancer team.


Valley resident revives tragic story in book

Valley resident revives tragic story in book CORTLAND Joseph Pasquarella of Cortland, a lifelong


Tribune News Service

Tribune News Service Q. My husband and I need your advice. We are parents to one adult daughter


SENIOR CITIZENS

AARP Chapter 4611 executive board will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Episcopal Church,


GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY Garden Gate will meet for a Mill Creek MetroParks tour on the trolley, with luncheon to


Hamlin wins All-Star race

Kyle Busch finishes sixth


Irving rests knee as Cavaliers prep for Hawks

He sat out Saturday’s practice but has until Wednesday to recover.


How the Patriots inflated social media

When the National Football League announced sanctions against the New England Patriots and their


Kipnis blast lifts Indians in Texas

Cleveland rallied in ninth inning


2 down, 1 to go for brilliant, muddy Pharoah

Long Triple Crown drought might end in 20 days


KSU mothers club will meet Wednesday

KSU mothers club will meet Wednesday POLAND Kent State Mothers Club will meet at 6 p.m.


Area golf calendar | Upcoming outings and scrambles

MAY Today — Sponsors Classic Golf Association at Tamer Win Golf & Country Club. Two-man, best-ball


Cubs top Pirates for sixth straight win

Gerrit Cole allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings for Pittsburgh.


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.


Egypt’s ousted leader sentenced to death

Associated Press CAIRO An Egyptian court Saturday sentenced the country’s first freely elected


Coaster fans gather for ‘Coasterstock’

Associated Press MASON, Ohio Hundreds of roller-coaster enthusiasts are expected to gather at a


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew R. Chavez, 27, of 7898 Price Shaffer Road,


MILESTONES

MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle award Cody Park, son of Charles and Valerie Park of Salem, has earned


Reports differ on Medicaid changes to state budget

Associated Press COLUMBUS A Cleveland-based organization led by Ohio’s former Medicaid director


Suit about probe in murder case dropped

Associated Press AKRON A former Akron police captain imprisoned for the fatal shooting of his


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning County Career & Technical Center school board, 4:30 p.m., board conference


University of Toledo plans partnership

Associated Press TOLEDO The University of Toledo’s College of Medicine and a Toledo-based health


Holiday travel plans

Holiday travel plans COLUMBUS Auto club AAA anticipates the number of Ohioans traveling during


Cruising Along

Local economy drives local limousine companies to strive


publishers weekly best-sellers

publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending May 10 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “14th


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


Bodies of Marines, others recovered from chopper

Associated Press KATHMANDU, NEPAL The bodies of six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers who were


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Stambaugh Chorus, 5 p.m.: The chorus, under the direction of Hae-


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


Have baby, will travel

By Ellen Creager Detroit Free Press (TNS) Veteran traveler Adrian Jarosz has stamps in his


Motherly advice

Motherly advice Traveling with baby Here is some advice from Agatha Jarosz, who travels the


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Lamaze pioneer dies NEW YORK A physical therapist who popularized the Lamaze method


MASONIC GRoups

WEDNESDAY Sunrise Chapter 458, OES, will have its annual inspection at a stated meeting at 7:30


FEDERATED CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation will meet for a noon luncheon at Tippecanoe Country Club, 5870


Stylishly small

Chicago Tribune (TNS) Small is getting bigger for sure. The average American single-family


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


Brady’s ‘Deflategate’ appeal could test Goodell’s power

The expected federal court case is about more than air pressure in footballs.


Pa. officials report more than $160K in gifts, travel

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Newly filed state ethics reports show Pennsylvania state


Feds tell Amtrak to expand speed control at crash site

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Federal officials announced Saturday that Amtrak must immediately


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kenneth and Abbey Davis, Youngstown, girl, May 15. Greg


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


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


HOCKEY sense

HOCKEY sense Perhaps one of the hardest traits to scout is also one of the most critical to a


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


Rangers escape another close call

Moore’s late goal secures series lead


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


2 years later, mother deals with lasting effects of daughter's unsolved murder

Behind every face is a potential suspect.


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


Trustees at YSU slam ACE

Opinion: Unlike seven years ago when then-president of Youngstown State University, Dr. David Sweet, and 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


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

lAW Attorneys Frank Cassese and Justin Markota have joined Betras, Kopp & Harshman, LLC one of the


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


Health care job fair

Health care job fair AUSTINTOWN Shepherd of the Valley will co-host a job fair for health- care