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Vietnam veterans, families of fallen, still hurt by way they were treated
Local families say the Memorial helps
Stories published May 24, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Girard grads embark on new journey
The gym at Girard High School was filled with anticipation today.
Beaver Township honors 1940 fallen firefighters
The July 21, 1940, accident that killed three firefighters nearly faded, forgotten, into history.
Ex-YPD detective helps bridge gap between police, communities
As cities nationwide have erupted after simmering tensions between communities and their police departments boiled over, area law-enforcement officials are trying to make sure that doesn’t happen here in the Valley.
Hillen-Miller engagement is announced
AUSTINTOWN Elizabeth A. Hillen and Kevin A. Miller Jr., both of Austintown, are engaged, his
Reedy-Grope wedding date is announced
POLAND Christy Reedy and James Grope III, both of Poland, are announcing plans for their upcoming
Heather Bieber, Daniel Scott Jr. set Sept. date
NORTH LIMA Heather Ann Bieber of North Lima and Daniel Stewart Scott Jr. of New Waterford are
Miss Tedde, Mr. McLhinney are engaged
Peter and Linda Tedde of Hubbard, and Jeffrey and Deborah McLhinney of Boardman, are announcing the
Cressman-Price wedding date set for June 19
Jessica Cressman and Adam Price, both of Austintown, will be married June 19 in Boardman Park. She
Erin Fausnaught, Isaac Arroyo to marry May 30
Michael and Kristine Fausnaught of Albion, Pa., and Hector and Arlene Arroyo of Petersburg are
Monique Irwin, James Tabak Jr. plan June rite
Monique Raquel Irwin of Pittsburgh and James Robert Tabak Jr. of Struthers are planning a June
Ashley Belcik, Ryan Fitch plan August wedding
GIRARD Benedict and Lisa Belcik of Girard are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY St. Michael’s will meet at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Richard Scarsella will speak about
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, closed for
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
Golfers will tee off against heart disease
An annual golf classic benefits the American Heart Association.
Artist will sign cookbooks at center
Artist will sign cookbooks at center YOUNGSTOWN David Schwartz, artist/brainchild of Aunt Bessie
ScoutingOhio.com’s Porter shares 10 tips on scholarships
Mark Porter founded ScoutingOhio.com, a free recruiting website for Ohio high school football players, in 2005.
Canfield doubles duo, Lakeview’s Teffner earn state tennis bids
Canfield’s Timothy Cianciola and Bobby Long and Lakeview’s Zach Teffner are state-bound.
Woman with Warren ties survived Nepal earthquake thanks to selflessness of people of Tsum Valley
Donna Tolley and the 17 other massage therapists from 12 countries she traveled with in Nepal starting in April went to the South Asian country planning to hike and offer therapeutic massage to the people of the high Himalayan villages.
An appreciation for underrated golfer
Some research yields today and yesterday’s most undderated players.
Bands at Baugh series to return
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Bands at the Baugh summer concert series will return this summer,
Annabelle Day heads to national spelling bee
Annabelle Day of Boardman will face 284 competitors from across the U.S. and other countries
Girard girls repeat as district champions
The Indians dominated again, scoring in 16 of 17 events at Lakeview.
Irving could play for Cavaliers in Game 3
The Cavaliers, completely in command of the Eastern Conference finals, may soon be closer to full strength.
Families walk trails to find signs of spring
There was plenty to find on the Ford Nature Center’s trails at Mill Creek Park.
Struthers students campaign for classmate
Sarah Williams’ friends rallied their classmates to elect Sarah Struthers High School prom queen
Vietnam veterans, families of fallen, still hurt by way they were treated
Local families say the Memorial helps
On the links | Saturday’s professional golf results
THE COLONIAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Kevin Na regained sole possession of the lead with a late birdie
STORIES OF THE CITY
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s no secret that Youngstown is a storied
Official: Islamic State broke into Palmyra museum
Official: Islamic State broke into Palmyra museum DAMASCUS, Syria Islamic State fighters broke
Cleveland patrolman acquitted
Associated Press CLEVELAND A white patrolman who fired down through the windshield of a
Ed Puskas: Why no love for Blatt’s coaching?
David Blatt is like the Ohio State football coach. He can’t get credit for anything.
Spotlight on Tampa Bay goalie
The Lightning’s Ben Bishop has given up 10 goals in the last two games.
Bike trail bench to be dedicated to early supporter June 6
Friends of the Western Reserve Greenway and World Of Wildlife Bicycle Tour participants will dedicate a bench and marker in memory of Ada Callahan Sutter, an early and devoted bike trails advocate.
Poland, South Range win district titles
Poland senior Bryan Partika won the 110- and 300-meter hurdles and helped the Bulldogs win the 4x400 relay.
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one John Scarsella Jr. aced the 122-yard No. 16 at Tippecanoe Country
Area golf calendar Upcoming outings & scrambles
MAY Today — Alzheimer Network Charity Outing atb Pine Lanes Golf Club. Shotgun start at 8 a.m.
Award-winning broadcaster appears here June 12
St. John's Episcopal Church will host the appearance of Krista Tippett
Love through the pain
Opinion: The charred remains of this Powers Way home are – and should be – testament to the evilness that can
Saturday forum targets achievement gap
The Links sponsor “Fertilizing the Dream,” a youth literacy forum, Saturday
Andrettis brush off so-called curse
Mario’s 1969 victory is the lone one for a family driver at Indianapolis.
Kluber solid again as Indians top Reds
He allowed one run in eight innings as Cleveland won its fifth straight.
Gordon not ready for sentimentality
He has won five times at Charlotte Motor Speedway and would like to make it six on Sunday.
Valley natives power Mercyhurst to finals
Brendan Cox (Warren JFK), Dan Popio (Boardman) and Jimmy Standohar (Girard) are Mercyhurst baseball players.
Pride in her tribe Growing up American Indian
An American Indian woman is proud of her heritage despite the poverty she endured.
HoliDAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
MEMORIAL DAY | Events schedule
Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise noted, all events are Monday,
Tribune News Service
Tribune News Service Q. We have two children, age 9 and 5, and are considering adopting a third,
A heads-up call for cyclists
Do you need to wear a bike helmet? You wouldn’t think that would still be a controversial question,
Future of higher education in Northeast Ohio is bright
Opinion: By James P. TRESSEL, RONALD M. BERKMAN, BEVERLY WARREN and JAY A. GERSHEN The Vindicator As the
NSA begins winding down phone-records program
Associated Press WASHINGTON The National Security Agency has begun winding down its collection
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending May 17 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “14th
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Memorial Day concert, 3 p.m.: A musical tribute (free) to the U.S.
Streisand memoir
Streisand memoir NEW YORK Barbra Streisand is set to publish her long-discussed and long-awaited
Why my kids love to watch ‘Minecraft’ videos
The first scream came from the basement, where my two oldest daughters usually go to watch YouTube
In the Larosa case, justice is better served in open court, regardless of defendant’s age
Editorial: The public has a legitimate interest in knowing what happened when one person’s life is cut short
Veterans frustrated by debate on Iraq war
Associated Press Veterans of the Iraq War have been watching in frustration as Republican
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Tom Selleck, who plays Frank Reagan on “Blue Bloods,” is not the patriarch,
Memorial Day books to honor fallen
By Leah Price Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Monday is Memorial Day. Many will participate in
Baird Brothers busy building
The local company that employs about 130 recently won the Better Business Bureau Torch Award.
Mettille helps Mount repeat at nationals
Mettille helps Mount repeat at nationals Mount Union senior Tyler Mettille, a Canfield High
victorian players As a Wild West farce, ‘Sneaky Fitch’ is a hoot
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com youngstown Picture your childhood Wild West playset
Boil advisory lifted
Boil advisory lifted STRUTHERS Aqua Ohio on Saturday lifted the precautionary water-boil
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Osteopathic degree Anthony Berdis of Austintown has earned a doctor of
AROUND THE VALLEY Area golf news & notes
Mill Creek’s Andy Santor earns Top 5 finish ELYRIA Mill Creek Park Golf Course PGA professional
Children Services’ artificially low wages deserved to be increased
Opinion: Children Services’ artificially low wages deserved to be increased I am writing this letter to
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Rachael Schneider and Jeremy Bable, Masury, girl, May 22.
Growing history
Akron Beacon Journal (TNS) KENT, Ohio In the mid-1900s, thousands descended on Daisy Wolcott’s
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, May 24, the 144th day of 2015. There are 221 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
JEWELRY Diane Theis of Boardman was No. 1 in the nation in March for Premier Designs by sponsoring
Summer forecast
Summer forecast A stronger economy is expected to propel a record number of travelers to fly this
newsmakers
newsmakers Kasem’s widow won’t face criminal charges LOS ANGELES Los Angeles prosecutors said
America Makes, NASA team up for $2.25M 3-D challenge
America Makes, NASA team up for $2.25M 3-D challenge YOUNGSTOWN America Makes and NASA are
An attack on reefer madness?
Opinion: It’s no accident that Ohio Auditor Dave Yost keeps using the words “marijuana cartel” to describe
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