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Gotta Move is perfect for restless children
Gotta Move story time was hosted at the Austintown library on May 7.
Renovations to revitalize Boardman library
On April 20, there was a meeting to go over potential changes for the Boardman library.
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.
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.
Stories published May 22, 2015
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Handel's truck filled with frozen treats available to rent for events
Handel's truck filled with frozen treats available to rent for events
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
Retired Green Beret talks leadership with business people
Retired Green Beret talks leadership with business people
Egg prices surge to record on shortage caused by bird flu
Egg prices surge to record on shortage caused by bird flu
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
Taylor Kia of Boardman contributing $150,000 to the Boardman Stadium Project
Taylor Kia of Boardman contributing $150,000 to the Boardman Stadium Project
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
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.
Higher than expected real estate property tax collection improves financial outlook at South Range schools
Deficit projected in 2018-2019 school year
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
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.
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.
Community participates in crocheting craft event
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted Sit N’ Stitch, a monthly craft
Renovations to revitalize Boardman library
On April 20, there was a meeting to go over potential changes for the Boardman library.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
oddly enough
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
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
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
Miss Marinelli, Mr. Hughes set October date
Planning a fall wedding are Roberta Ann Marinelli and Randal Owen Hughes, both of Columbus, whose
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
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.
Boardman Community Briefs
Every hero has a story The Summer Discovery program for children will be ”every hero has a story”
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”
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