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MCCTC students earn $22,500 in state contest

MCCTC students earn $22,500 in state contest


2 plead guilty to tampering in shooting case

2 plead guilty to tampering in shooting case


Handel's truck filled with frozen treats available to rent for events

Handel's truck filled with frozen treats available to rent for events


Census: Youngstown still shrinking, but not as fast

Youngstown still shrinking, but not as fast


Senate approves Obama's hard-fought trade negotiating bill

Senate approves Obama's hard-fought trade negotiating bill


Niles man donating a part of his liver also needs help

Niles man donating a part of his liver also needs help


MCCTC students stay the course in McMudder event

MCCTC students stay the course in McMudder event


Retired Green Beret talks leadership with business people

Retired Green Beret talks leadership with business people


Giant Eagle transitioning to new facility

Giant Eagle transitioning to new facility


Egg prices surge to record on shortage caused by bird flu

Egg prices surge to record on shortage caused by bird flu


2 food giveaways Saturday on Youngstown's South Side

2 food giveaways Saturday in Youngstown


Campbell police promote four officers

Campbell police promote four officers


2nd analysis paints less perilous image of Buckeye Lake dam

2nd analysis paints less perilous image of Buckeye Lake dam


Ex-con who worked for rich family arrested in their deaths

Ex-con who worked for rich family arrested in their deaths


Boardman High School Band Director nominated for Grammy

Boardman High School Band Director nominated for Grammy


Boil advisory in effect for parts of Poland and North Lima

Boil advisory in effect for parts of Poland and North Lima


Owner: Lack of parking dooms lunches at Roberto's

Owner: Lack of parking dooms lunches at Roberto's


Cleary gets 20 years to life for Struthers murder

Cleary gets 20 years to life for Struthers murder


Taylor Kia of Boardman contributing $150,000 to the Boardman Stadium Project

Taylor Kia of Boardman contributing $150,000 to the Boardman Stadium Project


Boardman teens face robbery charges

Boardman teens face robbery charges


Clinton backers meet Saturday in Niles

Clinton backers meet Saturday in Niles


Boardman police investigate gunshot report

Boardman police investigate gunshot report


Ohio's unemployment rate at 5.2 percent in April

Ohio's unemployment rate at 5.2 percent in April


Seman asks for rape case to be dismissed

Seman asks for rape case to be dismissed


Book signing Saturday


Mercy Health will host cancer survivors picnic

Mercy Health will host cancer survivors picnic YOUNGSTOWN Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will have a dinner


Greco to appear at ‘Steeltown Struggle’

Greco to appear at ‘Steeltown Struggle’ YOUNGSTOWN Cleveland Browns guard John Greco will appear


EAS test interrupts final Letterman show for some viewers

The general manager of WKBN-TV27, the local CBS affiliate that carried Letterman, said the Emergency Alert System test wasn’t on the station’s over-the-air signal.


Red Nose Day marked at REC

Rayen Early College students wore red noses to raise funds for child poverty


Students to share vision of Warren

Staff report WARREN An exhibit titled “The Integral City: Reimagining Warren” will go on display


‘Poltergeist’ is a solid remake of a classic

By JUSTIN LOWE The Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES It’s infrequent and particularly satisfying


Memorial Day Weekend

Valley residents, businesses make plans for three-day, holiday weekend


The Western Reserve Port Authority has awarded a contract of $4,587,000 to Kirila Contractors of Brookfield to make improvements to the Midfield Taxiway at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.

The Western Reserve Port Authority has awarded a contract of $4,587,000 to Kirila Contractors of Brookfield to make improvements to the Midfield Taxiway at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.


Pelini: Make smart choices

You have to make the right choices in life, said Bo Pelini, head football coach at Youngstown State University.


Boardman soldier killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq was honored by state lawmakers

Mahoning County soldier killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq was honored by state lawmakers


Charges, defendants, added in East Side drug case

At least four known homicides committed by the group


A Youngstown judge wanted to send a man to jail for neglecting his dogs

‘I would love to lock you up,’ she said


Oil ‘overspilled’ from tank in Vienna, commissioner says

There were no leaks in the holding tanks or liner at the Kleese Development Associates injection-well facility in Vienna


MESSAGE MOVIE

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer There’s a lot to like about Disney’s “Tomorrowland.”


Night Owl Story Time returns

By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On April 28, the Boardman library hosted Night Owl Story

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Austintown Community Briefs

Memorial Day parade The Austintown American Legion Memorial Post 301 will host a parade beginning


Gotta Move is perfect for restless children

Gotta Move story time was hosted at the Austintown library on May 7.

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BCMS School Honor Roll - THIRD GRADING PERIOD

Fifth Grade Honor Roll Ben Alvarico Brandon Buchanan Anthony Butto Gia Ciavarella Logan


Copper coil crimes call for a conviction

By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Recently there has been a string of robberies involving the


Austintown Sports Briefs

Fitch volleyball to host camp for younger players The Austintown Fitch volleyball team will be


Boardman jazz ensemble wins at Hoover Jazz Festival

For the first time in four years, the Boardman High School jazz ensemble 1 entered the Hoover Jazz


Austintown Lions Club hosts annual 5K

The Austintown Lions Club recently had its 20th Annual 5K Run at Austintown Township Park on May 9.

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Community participates in crocheting craft event

By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted Sit N’ Stitch, a monthly craft

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Renovations to revitalize Boardman library

On April 20, there was a meeting to go over potential changes for the Boardman library.

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Parents announce Johnson-Bogan engagement

Roger and Marilyn Johnson of Poland and Terry and Angela Bogan of Boardman are announcing the


Ward-OLear wedding is set for Sept. 26

Ryan OLear of Newton Falls is announcing his engagement to Kimberly Ward of Austintown. Claudia


BOARDMAN GLENWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Honor Roll - Third Grading Period

Eighth Grade High Honor Roll Benko, Jenna Bosnjak, Ivan Burkey, Kaylin Colaluca,


Boardman High School boys track concludes seasons as runners-up

The Boardman boys track team concluded its first season as members of the All American Conference by


Boardman Sports Briefs

Glenwood boys finish first against Center The Boardman Glenwood Middle School boys track team won


Boardman boys end track season with loss to Fitch Falcons

The Boardman boys track team concluded its regular season with a 90-47 setback at the hands of the


Miss Relay for Life Pageant photogenic winners

The Poland Relay for Life has announced its Miss Relay Pageant Photogenic winners, who were Ariana

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CHS inducts students into the National Honor Society

Canfield High School had its annual National Honor Society induction ceremony on April 23, during which 39 students were honored by the society.

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Poland Players produce “The Music Man”

On April 25, Poland Seminary High School Students produced “The Music Man.” This play was put on at the high school by the Poland Players.

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CHS seniors participate in 35th annual Civic Day

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The 35th annual Civic Day, sponsored by the Rotary Club of

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Spring jazz concert to be May 29

The Boardman High School spring jazz concert will take place on May 29 at 7 p.m. in the Boardman


Canfield Community Briefs

Youth actors needed for summer production The Victorian Players Youth Theatre has announce


AfterSchool Players to host auditions for musical adaptation of “Treasure Island”

The Dublin Grange Theatre Co. of Canfield will host auditions for “A Pirates Life for Me” on May 30


Poland Memorial Day events

The 43rd annual Memorial Day parade and memorial ceremonies will take place on May 25 at 10 a.m.


Terrence Johnson, 28, Lois Court, possession of heroin, possession of cocaine and being a felon in

Terrence Johnson, 28, Lois Court, possession of heroin, possession of cocaine and being a felon in


Memorial Day parade to begin at 10 a.m.

The Boardman Kiwanis will host its 111th annual Memorial Day parade and service starting at Boardman


Knight, Poland cruise past Canfield for title

The Bulldogs won their seventh district title since 2003.


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oddly enough Male cat nurtures kittens abandoned in southeast Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska Six


Police use GPS technology to find missing Hubbard Township females

Police, a tow truck driver and technology found a girl, 10, and autistic woman, 22, who walked into the woods Wednesday night and got lost.


Poland Sports Briefs

Poland defeats Southeast in tournament sectional finals The Poland varsity boys baseball team


Suspect in slayings of wealthy family arrested

Associated Press WASHINGTON A former Marine and ex-convict accused in the slayings of a wealthy


Two sisters arrested on drug charges

Two sisters arrested on drug charges YOUNGSTOWN A pair of New Castle, Pa., sisters were arrested


FDA finds problems at Jeni’s ice cream plant in Columbus

Associated Press WASHINGTON A government investigation of Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams


Youngstown vice squad collects cash in search

Youngstown vice squad collects cash in search


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Birthdays

Birthdays Actor Michael Constantine (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” “Room 222”) is 88. Actor-


Judge says no to new trial for Pa. teen

Associated Press NEW CASTLE, Pa. A judge in western Pennsylvania says he won’t grant a new


Indians’ win streak hits three

Swisher, Aviles homer for Cleveland


The annual clean-up of downtown Youngstown and nearby areas is Saturday

About 500 volunteers will participate


Austintown man remains in jail following chase

Alexander Rood, 23, of Yorktown Lane in Austintown, remains in the Trumbull County jail in lieu of $10,000 bond


YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2015. There are 223 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Mahoning Valley Historical Society announces historic preservation winners

The awards honor those who preserve historic buildings, site and areas


Emails reveal continued role of Clinton adviser

Associated Press WASHINGTON Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton received monthly


HoliDAY | What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.


Eighth port authority candidate worked in Warren 33 years ago

The eighth applicant for executive director of the Western Reserve Port Authority is Daniel R. DeSantis of Somersworth, NH.


Strickland’s spokesman was once a harsh critic

Opinion: Ted Strickland, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate next year, received criticism during his


Pope boosts Palestinian cause

Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Vatican has announced that it will soon sign a treaty that will


Trade bill clears Senate hurdle

Associated Press WASHINGTON In a triumph for President Barack Obama, sweeping legislation to


14 FedEx drivers place in competition

14 FedEx drivers place in competition SANDUSKY Fourteen drivers representing FedEx Corp.


Thursday’s high school sports roundup

More results from softball, baseball, tennis and track and field from around the Mahoning Valley.


Scouting a new path

Associated Press NEW YORK The president of the Boy Scouts of America, Robert Gates, said


Kiwanis Club of Boardman to have 111th Memorial Day parade and service Monday

Kiwanis Club of Boardman to have 111th Memorial Day parade and service Monday


Difficult to feel sympathy for dead bikers in Texas

Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday I’m a little bit ashamed to admit it, but when I heard that nine members


One Health Ohio gets $1.5M grant

One Health Ohio gets $1.5M grant YOUNGSTOWN One Health Ohio has received a $1.5 million federal


Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board recognizes hard work of mental health professionals

Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board recognizes hard work of mental health professionals


MEMORIAL DAY | Events schedule

Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are Monday,


Otterbein ordered by high court to release records requested by a student newspaper editor

Otterbein ordered by high court to release records requested by a student newspaper editor


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, clothing


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ryan J.A. Schrock, 26, of 300 Laurel Springs Drive


Grand jury indicts Baltimore officers

Grand jury indicts Baltimore officers BALTIMORE A grand jury indicted all six officers charged


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michael and Deanna Moore, New Castle, Pa., boy, May 20.


Applications for US jobless aid up

Associated Press WASHINGTON More Americans sought unemployment aid last week, though the number


Keep an eye on Sen. Rubio

Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Is it 2016 already, a presidential election year? It feels


Critics of trade deal are wrong

Opinion: WASHINGTON One of the most seemingly compelling arguments against the free trade legislation now


US home sales slide in April

Associated Press WASHINGTON Sales of existing U.S. homes slipped in April due mainly to


Show respect for police in US by restoring full grant funding

Editorial: More than 10,000 police offi- cers from across the U.S. solemnly gathered in New York City days


Feds seek to manage Takata air-bag recall

Associated Press DETROIT Exploding air bags made by Takata Corp. are so dangerous that U.S.


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch,” 7:30 p.m.: A family-friendly


ƒSummer Fun events intro

ƒSummer Fun events intro May 23 SPECIAL EVENT Spring Scavenger Hunt, 1-3 p.m., Ford Nature


Cappuzzello, Mangus plans are announced

Joseph and Amy Cappuzzello of Salem are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jenny


Canfield Lacrosse Club builds middle school team

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The sport of lacrosse has found a home in Canfield, thanks

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Miss Marinelli, Mr. Hughes set October date

Planning a fall wedding are Roberta Ann Marinelli and Randal Owen Hughes, both of Columbus, whose


Connor receives USA Hockey’s major award

Kyle Connor won the Dave Tyler Award.


Inside THE ROPES WITH …

Inside THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under par 68


Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll: Third Grading Period

Ninth Grade High Honor Roll Gianna Angelilli Colin Barrett Kaitlyn Battaglia Hanna


Hake pitches Ursuline into district final vs. S. Range

The Irish will try for their 11th regional appearance under Sean Durkin.


War Vets fundraising campaign gets big boost

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Scotty Crawford, a fifth-grade student at Canfield Village

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Ducks hold off Blackhawks to take 2-1 series lead

Frederik Andersen made 27 saves for Anaheim.


PRO GOLF roundup

THE COLONIAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Masters champion Jordan Spieth made a 20-foot birdie putt on the


Bats, big inning lift Blue Devils

The Western Reserve softball team used a six-run outburst in the second inning to overcome five errors and cold, wet weather.


Dunham, Raiders shut out Bulldogs

Greg Dunham pitched a one-hitter with 11 strikeouts.


Boardman Community Briefs

Every hero has a story The Summer Discovery program for children will be ”every hero has a story”


Taylor’s clutch double powers Raiders to title

South Range outslugged Newton Falls, 9-7.


Mathews rallies to beat Windham in wild seventh inning

Cheyenne Eggens never once considered the possibility that she might be pitching the final game of her high school career.


Poland Community Briefs

Every hero has a story The Summer Discovery program for children will be ”every hero has a story”


Banged-up Cavs, Hawks adjust for Game 2

The series could turn into a war of attrition.


Canfield Sports Briefs

5K run to be May 25 The Canfield athletic booster club is sponsoring a 5K doughnut run on May 25,


Islamic State seizes control of historic town

Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Fears mounted over the fate of one of the Mideast’s most


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