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UPDATE | Police release photos of suspected bank robber
Police release photos of suspected bank robber
UPDATE | Police release photos of suspected bank robber
Police release photos of suspected bank robber
'Tin Goose' passengers take flight at Valley airport
Ford Tri-Motor pilot Bill Thacker smiles as he leans out of the cockpit window before Thursday afternoon’s flights at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Snow cones for students’ success
The Parent-Teacher Organization gave Poland Union Elementary School students a special treat on May 14.
Stadium Drive students ask grandparents to special prom
Stadium Drive Elementary School welcomed grandparents and their grandchildren to a prom for seniors on May 7.
Austintown Aftercare attracts students
The Austintown library has various programs for people of all ages — from babies and toddlers to adults and senior citizens.
Hilltop fourth-graders celebrate Ohio
n their final days at Hilltop Elementary School, the fourth-grade class presented An Evening of Art and Music in tribute to the Great State of ...
Stories published May 29, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Huntington bank robber still at large
Police continue their search for a man who robbed a downtown bank early Friday afternoon.
Warren officer who shot suspect identified
The Warren police officer who fired the shots that hit Randall Bryant, 45, of Harrison Street Northeast on Wednesday night has been identified as Patrolman Adam Huffman.
Ursuline grad soldiers through cancer to graduate with her class Saturday
Five years ago, Aislinn Rubinic was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Today, she graduates with honors from Ursuline High School.
Amazon to bring new centers, 1K jobs to Columbus; will collect sales tax online
Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. announced it will begin collecting state sales tax from Ohioans making online purchases.
Rebooted Cruze to debut June 24
The Mahoning Valley’s popular compact car soon will be center stage.
You've just peaked, valedictorian tells Hubbard grads
Valedictorian James Harding had some interesting news for the Hubbard High School Class of 2015.
Groundbreaking on Boardman's new stadium at 1 Saturday
An architect’s rendering of Boardman High School before it was built at its current site in 1969 depicts a few other features on the campus, such as a performing arts center and a football stadium.
New structure at YSU to save nearly $1M, improve university culture
The reorganization of President Jim Tressel’s Youngs-town State University administration will save nearly $940,000 through a combination of eliminating positions, combining duties and hiring new personnel.
Elderly woman missing since May 14; daughter never reported it
Police say they are concerned about a 78-year-old woman who has been missing from her Katherine Street home.
Austintown, Canfield consider putting township finances online
Township trustees in Austintown and Canfield said they are interested in putting their communities’ checkbooks online.
Poland, Western Reserve baseball teams state-bound
The Bulldogs are in the state tournament for the first time since 1983. The Blue Devils are going for the second straight year.
Tee times for Greatest juniors Sunday at Pine Lake
The second qualifier of the junior Greatest Golfer of the Valley 2015 season tees off Sunday at 1 p.m. at Pine Lakes Golf Course. A field of 46 players is set to tee off. There are six qualifiers leading up to the finals in July 26 at Avalon Lakes Golf and Country Club.
UPDATE | Police release photos of suspected bank robber
Police release photos of suspected bank robber
Police search for robber who hit Huntington Bank downtown
Police search for robber who hit Huntington Bank downtown
Investigation continues into fatal boat accident on Berlin Reservoir
Investigation continues into fatal boat accident on Berlin Reservoir
Record number of students benefit from Cafaro scholarships
Record number of students benefit from Cafaro scholarships
Boardman man gets probation for running over roommate
Boardman man gets probation for running over roommate
Night watchman gets prison term for raping woman in Pa. church
Night watchman gets prison term for raping woman in Pa. church
Ohio school board ex-president appeals child porn sentence
Ohio school board ex-president appeals child porn sentence
US economy shrank in winter but staging a spring rebound
US economy shrank in winter but staging a spring rebound
Salem man gets jail time on vehicular homicide charge
Salem man gets jail time on vehicular homicide charge
Magnitude-6.7 quake strikes remote area off Alaska coast
Magnitude-6.7 quake strikes remote area off Alaska coast
Youngstown man faces various charges for crimes committed in Boardman
Youngstown man faces various charges
Ohio pain doctor accused of sexual misconduct loses license
Ohio pain doctor accused of sexual misconduct loses license
Suicide bomber strikes Shiite mosque in Saudi, killing 4
Suicide bomber strikes Shiite mosque in Saudi, killing 4
City man gets prison sentence for shooting into houses, assault
City man gets prison sentence for shooting into houses, assault
Youngstown police need your help to find elderly woman
Youngstown police need your help to find elderly woman
Man with 1st name 'God' settles with credit rating agency
Man with 1st name 'God' settles with credit rating agency
Women's connection plans Prays Walk
Women’s connection plans Prays Walk WARREN Warren Women’s Connection, an affiliate of Stonecroft
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 11:30 a.m.
HM sisters at Villa Maria offering enrichment classes
The nuns at Villa Maria will share their knowledge by offering enrichment classes.
Youngstown mayor says he’d oversee schools, if asked
A committee of state board of education met in the city Thursday
Eggens leads Mathews into regional final
South Florida recruit Cheyenne Eggens struck out 14, walked none and hit a home run.
South Range comeback falls just short
The South Range softball team needed one or two breaks to go its way a 5-4 loss Elyria Catholic in a Division III regional semifinal on Thursday.
103 to lose local prison jobs
Some 103 employees of the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center will be laid off this weekend.
Mahoning commissioners OK levy renewal for Nov. 3 ballot
The Mahoning County commissioners passed a resolution of necessity to place a mental health levy renewal on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Ursuline can’t solve Manchester’s Parks
The best way to describe Manchester senior Pavin Parks’ pitching performance Thursday evening is wildly effective.
Doctors keep watch on Jamie, liver donor at UPMC hospital
The donor, David Denovchek of Niles, was in critical condition
Jefferson ends Canfield’s season in D-II regional semifinal
The Falcons will face Beaumont on Saturday with a state tournament berth on the line.
Mooney renovations cost $5M
The plan is to complete all renovations, from the roof to the ground floor, by late summer 2017
Sticking with ace pays off for Murray, Poland
Jared Burkert overcame a rough start, a hip strain and calf cramps to pitch Poland to a regional final.
Rucci: hotel will switch to California Palms, Hotel and Suites
Hotel operator makes name switch after trademark ruling goes against him
Chris Carrabba confesses to some songwriting luck
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Similar to a Lannister on “Game of Thrones,” Chris
Hardrock Excavating fined $75K in oil field waste dumping
Hardrock Excavating LLC was fined $75,000 in a Youngstown oil field waste dumping case.
YSU committee approves new administrative organization
New YSU administrative organization includes four major units
Prosecutors to seek death penalty again for Herring
A new penalty determination phase is scheduled for November after a 4-3 Ohio Supreme Court decision vacated Herring’s death sentence.
Youngstown schools need more staff to address attendance
Only five of the city district’s schools have met attendance goals this year
'Tin Goose' passengers take flight at Valley airport
Ford Tri-Motor pilot Bill Thacker smiles as he leans out of the cockpit window before Thursday afternoon’s flights at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Snow cones for students’ success
The Parent-Teacher Organization gave Poland Union Elementary School students a special treat on May 14.
National Public Gardens Day at Fellows Riverside Gardens
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com National Public Gardens Day was celebrated on May 8 and 9 and
New Director of Instruction, Principal named to Boardman Schools
The Boardman Local Schools have chosen a new Director of Instruction for the 2015/2016 school year.
Shape your money for Smart Money Week
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Smart Money Week – a week dedicated to education of financial
Stadium Drive students ask grandparents to special prom
Stadium Drive Elementary School welcomed grandparents and their grandchildren to a prom for seniors on May 7.
Bringing it back to the basics
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com The Austintown library is known for establishing classes
Austintown Aftercare attracts students
The Austintown library has various programs for people of all ages — from babies and toddlers to adults and senior citizens.
Hilltop Elementary celebrates students
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students had a great time being
Erin Fausnaught, Isaac Arroyo to marry May 30
Michael and Kristine Fausnaught of Albion, Pa., and Hector and Arlene Arroyo of Petersburg are
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown accepts sealed pricing quotes The Austintown Local School Board will accept sealed
Miss Fornwalt, Mr. Hicks to wed June 13
James and Joan Fornwalt of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Christina Ayers
Kaitlyn Opritza, Brandon Carver plan nuptials
Kaitlyn Opritza of Struthers and Brandon Carver of Beloit are engaged and planning a July 10
Poland Community Briefs
Dixon named to dean’s list James Dixon from Poland has been named to the Dean’s List for the
Flowers spring into the season
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted Spring Vase Arrangement on
Hilltop fourth-graders celebrate Ohio
n their final days at Hilltop Elementary School, the fourth-grade class presented An Evening of Art and Music in tribute to the Great State of Ohio during their performance of The Buckeye Trivia Show May 12.
Canfield Community Briefs
Young to speak at American Business Women’s Association Aaron Young, new executive director of
Geisler Insurance Agency earns Senior Partner Plus designation
As one of the top-performing insurance agencies, Geisler Insurance Agency has earned the Senior
Reedy-Grope wedding date is announced
Christy Reedy and James Grope III, both of Poland, are announcing plans for their upcoming wedding.
Police arrest 3 on domestic-violence charges
One woman is accused of knocking a man out of his wheelchair
Investigation continues after raid
Details remain unclear on a raid that took place at a Youngstown-based gaming supplier’s corporate office, Wednesday afternoon
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jamond L. Robinson, 26, of 3527 Glenwood Ave.,
Bishop appoints new schools chief
Bishop appoints new schools chief YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry appointed Mary Fiala as
Civilians get new authority in Cleveland police settlement
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland’s settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice
Boardman Community Briefs
Academic scholarships for Cardinal Mooney to be awarded to top students Cardinal Mooney High
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Todd and Stephanie Francis, Youngstown, twin boys, May
Man in critical condition after being hit by one or more bullets from Warren officer
Randall E. Bryant, 45, is in critical condition at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Girl, 17, denies charge in fatal fire
Associated Press TOLEDO A 17-year-old girl has appeared in court to face charges in a northwest
Ex-Speaker Hastert faces indictment in hush-money case
Associated Press CHICAGO Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert agreed to pay $3.5 million in
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., Youngstown, food and clothing
No exit: For female jihadis, Syria is a one-way journey
Associated Press PARIS When three British schoolgirls trundled across the Syrian border; when a
Rain eases drought but high water may linger
Associated Press HOUSTON This week’s record rainfall in Texas eased the state’s drought and
CDC probes error causing live anthrax shipments
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Army’s top general said Thursday that human error probably
St. E’s Boardman president wins ATHENA Award
When Genie Aubel’s name was called on Thursday night, summoning her to accept her ATHENA Award, she looked shocked.
US to ‘fine tune’ strategy to oust IS
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pentagon leaders are trying to “fine tune” U.S. strategy for ousting
Leavittsburg man charged with killing cousin gets 45 days in jail on probation violation
The mother of a Parma boy who was shot to death by his cousin May 8 in Leavittsburg said she thinks it’s terribly wrong that the man who killed her son, Thomas Catalde Jr., wasn’t even arrested for several days after the shooting.
COLORADO shooting Jurors see video of man saying he regretted attack
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, COLO. Jurors in the Colorado theater shooting trial heard for the
Woman charged in stabbing death of boyfriend
Faces two counts of murder and voluntary manslaughter and felonious assault
Liberty graduates 98
Class members are going their separate ways and will miss one another, but they have a lot to accomplish on their own.
CLASS of 2015
CLASS of 2015 Liberty High School Class president: Diala Aburahma Vice president: Tara
Bass Classic Saturday
Bass Classic Saturday POLAND Fifty-four teams of professional bass anglers and their amateur
Harding grads say goodbye, look ahead
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN When it comes to their planned majors, shared interests
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Officials try to de-bat chamber as interloper halts debate MONTPELIER, Vt. The
2 car bombs kill 10 people in Iraq
2 car bombs kill 10 people in Iraq baghdad, iraq Authorities in Iraq say two separate car bombs
American Pharoah likely to face nine challengers
Seven of his expected rivals return from the Derby or the Preakness, while two others are new to the Triple Crown trail.
Bulls part ways with Thibodeau, cite lack of trust
Thibodeau went 255-139, a .647 winning percentage that ranks seventh in NBA history among coaches with at least 200 games.
Allen looks to bounce back from bad 2014
A 2014 that began with a five-year, $25 million contract ended with Allen on injured reserve and his confidence decreased.
FIFA’s Blatter will not resign
The 79-year-old Sepp Blatter insisted he could restore trust in world soccer
Niles auditor undermines city’s scheme to exit fiscal emergency
Editorial: Just two weeks after he suffered a stunning defeat in his re-election bid, Niles Mayor Ralph
Candidates, what do you propose?
Opinion: WASHINGTON It’s far too early in the campaign season to bemoan the absence of serious policy
Can’t fault this cast
By Roger Moore Tribune News Service Disaster movies, which pre-date the zeitgeist’s fascination
Blue Devils’ Larimer shuts down New Riegel
Blue Devils sophomore pitcher Wyatt Larimer allowed just a fifth-inning single.
Registration for GGOV Junior event ends today
Registration for GGOV Junior event ends today Today is the last day to register for Sunday’s
A focus on the working class
Opinion: Bloomberg View: If it’s a social conservative Republican voters seek, Rick Santorum will be only one
Will a robot replace you?
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Imagine one day you’re poking along down the highway, a
States humiliating the poor
Opinion: By David A. LOVE Tribune News Service Legislators across the country are launching a mean-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.54-0.1 Avalon
Kasich rolls dice on presidential bid
Opinion: It’s never a good idea to admit you’re running for one political office when you’re more interested
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 29, the 149th day of 2015. There are 216 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
HIV/AIDS needs research funding
Opinion: By Patrick Pacalo Special to The Vindicator Time is running out for National Institutes of
TAKATA CORP. Auto models revealed in expanded recall
Associated Press DETROIT Car owners are beginning to find out if their cars or trucks are
Training webinar
Training webinar YOUNGSTOWN A free training webinar is available for manufacturers interested in
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Puddle of Mudd, 8 p.m.: Rock band headlines concert ($18 to $30)
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS In new campaign, Demi Lovato is face of mental health LOS ANGELES When Demi Lovato
Despite US market saturation, casinos still coming
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. The casino market in the northeastern United States is
May car sales expected to be highest yet in 2015
Things just keep rolling in a positive direction for the auto industry: sales are strong and incentives are down.
Fair hiring is our right
Opinion: By Akim Lattermore Special to The Vindicator In 1990, I was 19 years of age and sentenced to a